Baltic: Building History and Behind the Scenes

Baltic Centre for Contemporary ArtSouth Shore Road, Gateshead, NE8 3BAHoused in a landmark industrial building on the south bank of the River Tyne in Gateshead, Baltic presents an ever-changing calendar of dynamic, diverse & international contemporary visual art exhibitions and events.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art

Join us for an exclusive behind the scenes look at Baltic. Learn about the history of the building and the regeneration of the Quayside.

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art

<h2>About this event</h2><h3>Behind the Scenes Tours</h3><h3>Baltic Heritage Open Days 2025</h3><h3>Sat 13 Sep - Sun 21 Sep</h3><h3>Free(donations tickets available*) Booking essential</h3><p><br></p><h3>Explore areas of the building which are normally out of bounds and hear stories from its past as a flour mill to its present as an art gallery.</h3><p>Heritage Open Days is an annual event every September, where some 40,000 volunteers across England organise 5,000 events to celebrate the country's history and culture.</p><p>Led by a member of Baltic Crew, you’ll explore areas of the building which are normally out of bounds, and hear stories from its past as a flour mill to its present as an art gallery.<br>This tour is suitable for all ages and we’ll adapt content depending on our visitors. All tours are free, and will last approximately 45 minutes.</p><p>The Behind the Scenes Tours will take place on the following dates:</p><ul><li>Sat 13 Sep | 11:00-11:45</li><li>Sun 14 Sep | 11:00-11:45</li><li>Sat 20 Sep | 11:00-11:45</li><li>Sun 21 Sep | 11:00-11:45</li></ul><p>Baltic Crew are happy to answer questions throughout the tours, and there’ll be the opportunity to take photos along the way. You can find a display exploring Baltic's history as a former flour mill through to its present as the UK's largest dedicated contemporary art institution situated in Baltic Library.<br></p><h3>Visiting Baltic</h3><p><a href="https://baltic.art/whats-on/exhibitions?date_range=current" title="https://baltic.art/whats-on/exhibitions?date_range=current" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Find out what's on at Baltic here.</a></p><p>In continuously working towards Baltic being an equitable, enjoyable and safe space we ask everyone to read and follow <a href="https://baltic.art/visitor-code-of-conduct" title="https://baltic.art/visitor-code-of-conduct" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Baltic’s Visitor Code of Conduct</a> in advance of this event.<br><br><strong><strong>Accessibility details</strong></strong><br>This tour is suitable for all ages and we’ll adapt content depending on our visitors. We’ll do our best to keep to time, but want to accommodate everyone. If you have any accessibility queries, please email us at myexperience@balticmill.com<br></p><p><strong><strong>Questions</strong></strong><br>If you've got any specific questions about this tour, please email myexperience@balticmill.com</p><p><br></p><p>*Plus booking fee. We are unable to give refunds on donations tickets.</p>