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Museum on the move

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens is currently undergoing an exciting transformation.

While the Museum is closed for the redevelopment, you can still enjoy our programme at various venues across the city.

 

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Talks

Heritage Talk: Women's Work at Pyrex
A black and white photo shows a group of eight people in a large kitchen. They are all smiling and looking at the camera. Most of the people are wearing white aprons and small caps on their heads. One person in the front is holding a small white card. On the left side of the room, there is a large window with many small panes of glass. On the right side, there is a big cooker and other kitchen tools.

Talks

Heritage Talk: Women's Work at Pyrex

Presented by Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

08 Mar 2027

Ages 16+

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Children & Young People’s Activities

Wild Thursdays: Nature, Skills and Chill Time
Free
Four teenage girls sit on a clearing in a forest. In front of them is a large metal dish with a fire burning

Children and Young People's Activities

Wild Thursdays: Nature, Skills and Chill Time

05 Nov 2026

Ages 12-16

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See You in the Garden: Autumn Garden Adventures
Free
A hedgehog on a lawn in front of a wooden hutch.

Children and Young People's Activities

See You in the Garden: Autumn Garden Adventures

26 Oct 2026

All ages

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Wild Wednesdays: Wildlife in Wool
Free
A large knitted mushroom with a red top, white spots, and a white stalk.

Children and Young People's Activities

Wild Wednesdays: Wildlife in Wool

28 Oct 2026

Ages 4+

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Adult workshops & Activities

Community Garden Volunteers
Free
A sunny garden with bright green grass and flower beds. In the centre sits a large topiary sculpture shaped like a frog with a pink flower garland around its neck. A person in a white shirt tends to plants in the background. Colourful ribbons and decorations hang from tree branches overhead. Traditional brick buildings with white window frames can be seen behind the garden. Wooden garden structures and planters are scattered throughout the space, creating a cheerful community garden atmosphere.

Adult Workshops and Activities

Community Garden Volunteers

22 – 29 Oct 2026

Ages 16+

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Mowbray Movers
Middle aged people exercise in a beautiful garden space

Adult Workshops and Activities

Mowbray Movers

23 – 30 Oct 2026

Ages 50+

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Threads
Free
Five women sit around a table. They are knitting. All the women look to be retirement age. They are smiling.

Adult Workshops and Activities

Threads

Presented by Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

Hosted in The Inventors Lab

03 Nov 2026 – 02 Mar 2027

Ages 16+

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What’s On

See & Do with Sunderland Culture

Explore the full Sunderland Culture programme for more creative and cultural events across the city.

What’s On

Exhibitions

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Special Events

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