2026 Season: Opening Reception

Join us to celebrate the launch of our 2026 season.

We are delighted to invite you to celebrate the launch of two new exhibitions: Newcastle Quayside at 40 and Housing Standardisation. Over the course of the event, there will be a chance to explore the exhibitions, unique insights from our curators and a drinks reception.

Newcastle Quayside at 40 celebrates forty years since the inception of the plan to regenerate Newcastle’s Quayside which had fallen in decay and disrepair. The exhibition explores the ideas and aspirations that shaped the regeneration plan, the individuals and organisations who drove them forward, and the circumstances that made the project such a success. Supported by Muse, developers of the Newcastle Quayside.

Housing Standardisation: Who Designs Our Homes and How Do We Live? asks what does a typical home in England look like? How does it compare to housing in other countries? How are these homes designed? And what is it like to live in them? Through photographs, models and plans, it considers how housing design is shaped by policy regulations, local cultures, and the expectations and lived experiences of residents.

Booking Info

Tickets are free but booking is recommended to reserve your space.