For Schools and Colleges
Bring your group to Baltic and inspire their creativity.
- Book a fun, informal walk-through with one of our Learning Teams
- Discover our free self-guided activities and resources
- Log into our free wi-fi
- Dive deep into the archive with the helpful resources online at Baltic Archive. Here you can discover Baltic Bites films with past exhibiting artists and exhibition Spotlight videos to watch before you visit
- Be inspired by Baltic Library, a collection of over 13,000 books on contemporary and visual culture
- Chat to Baltic Crew about the exhibitions, artworks and any queries you might have during your visit
- Contact our Schools Team schools@balticmill.com and let us know if you need anything else to make the most of your trip.
We believe school trips should be both educational and creatively inspiring. Our tailored activities draw from current exhibitions, the natural environment, and the vibrant Quayside - offering a rich and engaging experience for your students. Choose from a mix of staff-led talks and tours, hands-on artist workshops, and self-guided activities. We'll take care of the planning so you can look forward to a fun, inspiring day out with your class.
Delve into our Exhibitions
Gallery Workshop
Suitable for: Primary & Secondary and SEND (up to 30 pupils)
Free*
Join our Schools Team for an engaging, hands-on session where your group will explore Baltic, contemporary art, and key themes such as nature, the environment, and climate change.
Through playful and thought-provoking games, pupils will dive into the world of contemporary art - asking big questions, challenging assumptions, and exploring new perspectives. These workshops encourage active discussion, creative thinking, and meaningful connections with the exhibitions and building.
Contact our School Team at schools@balticmill.com.
Self-Guided Visits
Suitable for: Primary, Secondary, Colleges and SEND
Free*
We welcome school groups who enjoy exploring Baltic independently. Our friendly Baltic Crew are stationed on every floor and are happy to chat about the exhibitions and share insights into the exhibitions, viewing areas, learning spaces and Front Room.
If you're visiting with a large group, we kindly ask that you divide into smaller groups when moving through the exhibitions and around the building.
To book your visit or learn more about self-guided options, email us at: schools@balticmill.com
Download our Hazard Identification here.
Baltic Bridges: Self-Guided Activity & Creative Resource
Suitable for: Primary & SEND groups (up to 30 pupils)
Free*
Bring your sketchbooks and pencils to our Level 4 Outdoor Viewing Terrace or Level 5 Viewing Box, take in fantastic views of Newcastle and Gateshead, and design your very own bridge. This popular session offers your students a fun, age-appropriate session that will challenge your children’s skills in design technology, geography and history.
Once we have agreed a date for your visit, you’ll receive our Baltic Bridges Resource - a creative pack designed to support you in advance of and during your visit. The resource includes:
Experimental drawing exercises
An interactive video
Question and prompt activities
Links to contemporary artists exploring bridges
Design inspiration from bridges around the world
You can also request Brilliant Bridges by artist Zoe Allen - an extended classroom resource packed with activities on research, design, building, and testing. Perfect for follow-up learning back at school.
To book your time slot and receive the resources, please contact our School Team by emailing schools@balticmill.com.
Artist Workshop Experiences
Suitable for: Primary & Secondary (up to 30 pupils)
Can take place: Either at Baltic or within your school setting.
Cost: £150 half day, £280 full day + VAT
Spark your students’ creativity with a hands-on session delivered by one of our experienced artist facilitators. These sessions are designed to develop pupils’ artistic inspiration, techniques, and confidence through engaging, practical activities.
Whether you're looking to kick-start a new project or simply offer your class an experience working with a new medium or technique, we’ll create a session tailored to your group.
As well as a creative, artist-led session, we’ll provide all the materials you’ll need for the session as well as a lunch space. For a full day experience why not bring two classes and combine an artist workshop with some time spent in our exhibitions?
To book a session, please email our School Team at schools@balticmill.com
Cancellation Policy:
If you need to cancel your session, you should contact the Learning Team in writing using schools@balticmill.com. If you notify us of a cancellation that cannot be rescheduled within 3 days of your booked session you will be charged 50% of the fee. If your cancellation is within 24 hours of your booked session, you will be charged the full fee.
Creative Careers
Creative Careers
Learn from professionals based in the North East, as they share insight about their Creative Careers.
The breadth and depth of career opportunities in the creative sector is not always visible. Explore inspiring talks, filmed interviews and practical workshops, and stream them directly to your educational setting.
Planning a career fair at your school? Please contact us and should we have availability, a member of our Learning Team will attend and give your students insights into creative industries and offer advice and inspiration around the sector.
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Explore our downloadable resources, ready for you to play with and enjoy.
Find out more about our Learning and Teaching
Donate to keep Baltic free
As a registered charity, donations to Baltic are crucial as rising costs threaten our ability to
- Keep our exhibitions free entry and accessible to everyone
- Preserve support and opportunities for our communities to thrive
- Maintain our historical and iconic building