Important Visitor Notice

From Sunday 16 March 2025, National Glass Centre will close on Sundays.

This will bring it in line with the opening hours of other galleries and museums across the city. National Glass Centre remains open with our usual programme of exhibitions and activities Monday-Saturday.

Additionally, in line with the new opening hours, Glass Yard Café will also close on Sundays and offer a revised menu on Mondays.

Read the full statement from University of Sunderland about the planned changes:  University of Sunderland Statement

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A gold bird shaped artwork with a clear glass head.

Exhibitions

Glass Zoo

21 Feb – 1 Jun 2025

Showing in the Balcony Gallery

Quick summary

Price
Free
Running time
10:00 - 17:00 Daily
Venue
  • National Glass Centre

Additional information

Access Information

Event description

The Menagerie theme continues along the Balcony Gallery showing animals and creatures selected from National Glass Centre’s permanent collection.

Please be aware that it may not be possible to contain all wildlife within the display cases.

Credit: Oiva Toikka, Bird, Photo: David Williams.

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