Getting Around the Building
Find out what to discover on each of our six floors.
Ground Floor
Ground Floor
Exhibition: Leap Then Look | Play Interact Explore
Front Room / Baltic Riverside
Front Room / Baltic Riverside
Our Mezzanine level is a light and roomy space, with fantastic riverside views of the Tyne Bridge and quayside cityscape.
By day, during gallery opening hours, this is our well-loved Front Room. A safe space to pause, meet up with friends and enjoy views of the River Tyne with a warm welcome. Connect to our free wi-fi, take part in a book swap and eat packed lunches here, with free hot drink or squash on offer too.
By evening Wed-Sun, and all day on Mondays/Tuesdays Baltic Riverside is available for hire. From celebrations, weddings and parties to events for your business. Find out more by clicking Hire below.
By day, during gallery opening hours, this is our well-loved Front Room. A safe space to pause, meet up with friends and enjoy views of the River Tyne with a warm welcome. Connect to our free wi-fi, take part in a book swap and eat packed lunches here, with free hot drink or squash on offer too.
By evening Wed-Sun, and all day on Mondays/Tuesdays Baltic Riverside is available for hire. From celebrations, weddings and parties to events for your business. Find out more by clicking Hire below.
Level 1 Event Space
Level 1 Event Space
Available for hire, our flexible Event Space comprises an expansive auditorium-style space, meeting room with views of the River Tyne, and a 54-seat cinema.
Our craft/shopping markets and Big Days Out also take place here.
Our craft/shopping markets and Big Days Out also take place here.
Level 2
Level 2
Exhibition: Mani Kambo Ax·is | Mun·di
Exhibition in our Learning Lounge space: We all came here from somewhere
Spend time in our free entry Sensory Room or Reference Library.
Exhibition in our Learning Lounge space: We all came here from somewhere
Spend time in our free entry Sensory Room or Reference Library.
Level 3 Northumbria University Gallery
Level 3 Northumbria University Gallery
Exhibition: Franki Raffles | Photography, Activism, Campaign Works
Level 4
Level 4
Exhibition: Hannah Perry Manual Labour
Enjoy fantastic views of the quayside and NewcastleGateshead. Our resident kittiwakes nesting on our North face can be seen here April-September each year.
Enjoy fantastic views of the quayside and NewcastleGateshead. Our resident kittiwakes nesting on our North face can be seen here April-September each year.
Level 5
Level 5
Aerial views of our Level 4 gallery.
Enjoy fantastic views of the quayside and NewcastleGateshead in our Viewing Box.
Exhibition: Heartwood
Enjoy fantastic views of the quayside and NewcastleGateshead in our Viewing Box.
Exhibition: Heartwood
Six Rooftop Restaurant
Six Rooftop Restaurant
Six is the iconic bar and restaurant and bar set in Baltic’s stunning rooftop, featuring panoramic views of the Newcastle and Gateshead cityscapes.
The modern British menus feature the best seasonal, local produce and are available for brunch, lunch, dinner or afternoon tea.
The modern British menus feature the best seasonal, local produce and are available for brunch, lunch, dinner or afternoon tea.
Please donate today
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
