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Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art ¾ mile

The Baltic Centre hosts contemporary art exhibitions and has a viewing gallery overlooking the River Tyne. Rooftop restaurant. Admission free, donations welcome. See the website for current exhibitions.
Open WThFSSu 1000-1800.
www.baltic.art
The Baltic Centre is 1 mile from Newcastle station via the Gateshead Millenium Bridge.

Shipley Art Gallery 1 mile

The Gallery has an important collection of Dutch and Flemish 16th and 17th century paintings, Victorian paintings and works of regional and local interest. Contemporary craft and design collection. Exhibitions and events programme. Admission free, donations welcome.
Open TWThFS 1000-1600.
www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/shipley

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