Our South Shields

From interactive flower painting and creative movement workshops to live dance performances, Beamish Museum creates space for creativity rooted in lived experience.

Framing It Differently Exhibition

‘Framing it Differently’ has been a collaboration project between Beamish Museum and Exeter University’s Enliven Project. Over the past 12 weeks this group has explored the natural environment which makes Beamish Museum such a unique and beautifulplace.

Access Guide

This guide will give you helpful information to use during your visit. If you need any further assistance or have any questions, please ask a member of the Beamish team

Life in the Infant Classroom – Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment for Schools Activity: Life in the Infant Classroom

Life in the Infant Classroom – Guidelines for Supervising Teachers

Teacher’s Guide: What was school like if you were five or six years old in the past? Discover the games of the playground and try out an infant lesson in the kindergarten.

Pop to the Shops – Guidelines for Teachers

Teachers Guide: Children will immerse themselves in the past by taking part in a shopping activity in The 1900s Town.

Pop to the Shops – Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment for Schools Activity: Pop to the Shops

Once Upon a Time – Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment for schools activity: Once Upon a Time

Once Upon a Time – Guidelines for supervising teachers

Teacher’s Guide: Find out about traditional tales in a real, historical setting.

All Our Childhood Toys – Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment for schools activity: All Our Childhood Toys

All Our Childhood Toys – Guidelines for supervising Teachers

Carrot Cookies at Home Farm – Risk Assessment