Getting to Baltic
Baltic is open Wednesday-Sunday, 10:00-18:00
Free entry,. Donations encouraged, Baltic is a registered charity.
We're situated on the Quayside in Gateshead, a 10-15 minute walk from Gateshead Town Centre, or a 15-20 min walk from Newcastle city centre for Newcastle train station.. Baltic is accessible for pedestrians from the Newcastle Quayside over the Gateshead Millennium Bridge.
Visitor Notice - Art Car Boot Fair
Please note, our car park will be closed on Friday 11 July from 21:00 until Saturday 12 July at 18:00 for our Art Car Boot Fair so we encourage using green transport options including public transport, cycling, walking or carpooling if you can. There are 4 Blue Badge parking spaces directly adjacent to Baltic on South Shore Road.

Opening Times
We're open Wednesday - Sunday, 10:00-18:00
Holiday Opening Times 2025
Monday 25 August 2025 | Summer bank holiday | Closed |
Wednesday 24 December | Christmas Eve | 10:00-17:00 |
Thursday 25 December 2025 | Christmas Day | Closed |
Friday 26 December 2025 | Boxing Day | Closed |
Wednesday 31 December 2025 | New Year's Eve | 10:00-17:00 |
Thursday 1 January 2026 | New Year's Day | Closed |
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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