A Visual Story: Leap Then Look

Find out what to expect when visiting Leap Then Look: Play Interact Explore with this Visual Story - a guide with words and pictures.

It is sometimes called a Social Narrative.

This exhibition is open Wednesday to Sunday, from 10am to 6pm. You can drop-in for free anytime during our opening hours.

If you have any questions or would like to chat about your visit before coming, you can email us on [javascript protected email address] or call us on 0191 4404960.

You will find this gallery on the Ground Floor
As you approach the exhibition you will encounter a yellow wall
On the wall there is the name of the exhibition and the running dates in blue text
In the centre of the wall there is the entrance to the gallery

As you enter the gallery you will see many wooden sculptures around the room
These sculptures have different colours on them and are different heights
There are soft tactile objects on the walls
There is a large orange tube hanging from the ceiling
On your right there is a white screen
Everything in this gallery is interactive

The screen shows a video of different hands
On the wall next to the screen there are wooden objects with colourful plastic shapes set in them
You can make shapes and patterns on the screen with these wooden objects
The screen makes no sound

Next to the screen area are small wooden sculptures
They are different colours and shapes
You can climb, rock, and play on these sculptures
There is an orange tube above these sculptures
You can use this tube to chat with a person at the other end of the tube

In the middle of the room there are wooden pieces to build your own sculpture
These wooden pieces are different sizes and colours
Other people might enjoy sculpture building with you
Your wooden sculpture might fall down if you build it too high

At the back of the room there are large wooden sculptures
These sculptures have colourful fabric
You can move these sculptures around the room

Next to the wooden sculptures are soft tactile objects
Some of the objects will be on the wall
Some of the objects might be on the floor
You can interact and play with these objects
You can move these objects around the room

Next to the left-hand wall there is a wooden table with chairs
You can sit on these chairs
On the table there are small wooden pieces and wire
You can play with these small wooden pieces and wire
When you’re finished playing you must leave your creations in the gallery

Behind the table there is a small room
The walls in this room are green
On the right-hand wall there are pictures of the young lads and lads from North East Young Dads and Lads
Around the room are tables and chairs
Sometimes this space may be closed

You can travel around the gallery in any direction
Take as long as you want in the exhibition, there is no time limit
You can interact with everything in this gallery
The gallery might be noisy, you can chat to Baltic Crew about ear defenders
Once you are ready to leave the gallery, head back and exit the same way you entered
There will be a Baltic Crew member in the gallery, they are there to help and assist you with any questions