Getting Around the Building
Find out what to discover on each of our six floors.
Ground Floor
Ground Floor
Exhibition coming soon: Baltic Open Submission 2024 in association with Fenwick
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 Family Days also take place here.
Our craft/shopping markets and Family Days also take place here.
Level 2
Level 2
Exhibiton coming 11 May: Joanne Coates | The Vasseur Baltic Artists' Award Middle of Somewhere
Spend time in our free entry Sensory Room, Learning Lounge or reference Library.
Spend time in our free entry Sensory Room, Learning Lounge or reference Library.
Level 3 Northumbria University Gallery
Level 3 Northumbria University Gallery
Exhibition coming 11 May: Franki Raffles Photography, Activism, Campaign Works
Level 4
Level 4
Current exhibition: Michael Rakowitz
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.
Enjoy fantastic views of the quayside and NewcastleGateshead in our Viewing Box.
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.
Keep Baltic Free
We’ve stood for free entry for 21 years. Your donations will help us to safeguard the incredible free access to Baltic.
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