It's your last chance to enjoy our Teesside Seaside! On Sunday evening we say farewell to our pop-up beach for another summer 🌞 Open from 10am - 4pm (last admission 3.30pm). Free with museum entry http://bit.ly/2vJLEYo

We're pleased to announce that we are once again teaming up with The Waiting Room for our Walled Garden Feast. Sample a variety of tasty dishes created by the talented chefs at The Waiting Room restaurant in Eaglescliffe, made from our heritage produce. Taking place on Sunday 1 October, food will be served from 12 noon. Like our event page for updates http://bit.ly/2wSR743

Celebrate harvest in our Walled Kitchen Garden. Sample a variety of dishes created by The Waiting Room restaurant, Eaglescliffe and made from our heritage produce. Open from 10am - 4pm (last admission 3.30pm). Food served from 12pm. Free with museum entry. Part of The Taste of the Tees festival by River Tees Rediscovered. The Walled Kitchen Garden and Orchard will close for winter on 3 October 2017 and reopen on the 30 March 2018.

This Sunday get ready to step back in time to the days of old with medieval tournaments, cooking demonstrations and action packed re-enactments. 10am - 3.30pm. Entry is free with museum admission http://bit.ly/2wSRQm2 #MedievalMayhem

Tomorrow, our 'Little Green Fingers' will be foraging around the Walled Kitchen. Join in between 10.30am - 12.30pm. There's no need to book, just turn up on the day. Free with museum entry. Led by Groundwork NE & Cumbria

Become a knight for the day! Why not pop in to the museum to make your very own Preston Park shield or sword to take home? It's free with entry to the museum (donations welcome to cover the cost of materials). Have a great day!

Check out our Policing- Past and Present event, today until 4pm (last admission is 3.30pm). Free with museum entry.

Make the most of the last Bank Holiday (until Christmas!!), we've got lots to keep you busy! Visit our Teesside Seaside, pop-up beach and meet pirates and mermaids. On Sunday meet Channel 5's Police Interceptors and have a go sitting in a police car. On Monday get creative with our Art Cart! All activities are free with entry to the museum. Then if your little ones still have some energy to burn, why not let off some steam in the Adventure Playground?!

We're looking forward to the arrival of our guest speaker from The National Gallery London, Dr Francesca Whitlum-Cooper. 'The Life and Work of Georges De La Tour' talk will start at 3.30pm today (doors open from 3pm), in our Music Room. FREE. There will be a small charge for refreshments. Find out more http://bit.ly/2wDyeBo

We've just had confirmation that some VIPs will be at the museum this Sunday! Find out who and how you can meet them... http://bit.ly/2wnkuei