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A white room with a sculpture in the middle of a colourful fabric tube tied in a knot with expanding foam leaking of the ends. There are three silk dresses displayed on the wall in the background.
A white room with a sculpture in the middle of a colourful fabric tube tied in a knot with expanding foam leaking of the ends. There are three silk dresses displayed on the wall in the background.
Level 2

Milly Thompson My Body Temperature is Feeling Good

28 March – 30 August 2026

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Foundation Press Starting Lines

Foundation Press Starting Lines

18 April – 30 August 2026

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Welcome to Baltic

Unfortunately due to essential building maintenance the Level 4 gallery exhibiting the group show For All At Last Return will not be open today (Sunday 7 June). We apologise for any inconvenience.

Step inside Baltic on Gateshead quayside with four floors of art, two viewing decks, a cafe, shop, library, sensory room and rooftop restaurant. 

We're open Wednesday to Sunday with exhibitions, events, guided tours and activities to experience. We've welcomed 10 million visitors to date and we look forward to seeing you soon.

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Guided Tour
Every Sunday

Behind the Scenes Tour

Two adults looking down the staircase
Every Sun | 11:00-11:40
What’s happening behind the scenes at Baltic? Discover areas that are normally out of bounds in this free exclusive, behind the scenes tour of Baltic.
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Creative Workshops
Every Wed

Foundation Press Wednesday Workshops: Morning Edition

Every Wed | 1 April – 26 August | 10:30-12:00
Join artist duo Foundation Press for weekly morning workshops that celebrate the simple act of drawing - no judgement and experience necessary.
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Summer Block Party

Summer Block Party | Baltic x The Glasshouse

Saturday 4 July 2026 | 10:00-00:00
Our annual Summer Sizzler has had a fresh remix for 2026. We're teaming up with our neighbours The Glasshouse for a Summer Block Party. This will be a proper Tyne-side takeover. Inside. Outside. Riverside. All alive with all out sunshine mode morning…
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young people in front of their created lightbox artwork at Baltic
Youth Open Call supported by Fenwick

Calling young artists aged 11-17 🙌

Know a young person who's dreamed of displaying their art at Baltic? Here’s their opportunity - applications are now invited for art made by 11–17-year-olds. Free to enter.

⏰ Apply by Tue 16 June

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