Why do Old Stories Matter Today?

Recent visitors to the museum might have noticed that our newest temporary exhibition, Here Be Dragons: Anglo-Saxon Influence on Fantasy is now open to visit. This exhibition celebrates the impact of Anglo-Saxon culture and literature on our world today. 2026 is the National Year of Reading and so to celebrate, this exhibition ties what often […]
NEW! Jarrow Hall Education Group Membership

Education group membership is specially designed to allow education groups entry to Jarrow Hall during normal opening hours for self-led visits to our museum, reconstructed buildings and Anglo-Saxon Farm. Number on roll Rate (inclusive of VAT) Number on roll Rate (inclusive of VAT) Under 50 pupils £50.00 51-100 pupils £80.00 101-500 pupils £120.00 Over 500 […]
Form and Function

In the first exhibition of 2022, potters from across the North East explore what form and function mean in the ceramic’s world. The North East Northern Potters Association supports all potters in the region regardless of what stage in their career they’re at. We have many styles of ceramics shown from our members from sculptural […]
Behátland

Explore the theme of agriculture through time in our new exhibition. Learn about the different types of animal who live on our farm and find out how agriculture has changed over time.