Our mission is to create greater understanding of the world through outstanding, experimental and inspiring contemporary art which has power, relevance and meaning for individuals and communities. Housed in a landmark industrial building on the south bank of the River Tyne in Gateshead, BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art is the UK’s largest dedicated contemporary art institution.
BALTIC is open daily 10.00-18.00, seven days a week. Last entry to BALTIC is 15 minutes before closing. BALTIC is open 10.00-18.00 on the May and August Bank Holidays.
Click here to view all opening hours information including Six rooftop restaurant, BALTIC Kitchen & BALTIC 39, Newcastle upon Tyne.
View details on BALTIC Directors, staff and the Board of Trustees.
Key contact information for getting in touch with BALTIC.
There are currently no vacancies at BALTIC.
BALTIC is committed to upholding your privacy and taking care of your personal data. This policy outlines what, why and how BALTIC collects, processes and stores your personal data securely in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (25 May 2018).
Subscribe to this list to receive invitations to BALTIC exhibition previews.
View BALTIC's media and press releases for current, forthcoming and recent past exhibitions and key activity.
The notion of BALTIC began in 1991 when Northern Arts (now Arts Council England North East) announced its ambition to achieve ‘major new capital facilities for the Contemporary Visual Arts in Central Tyneside’.
BALTIC is committed to operating sustainably and responsibly in a number of ways.