What's On

This beginner’s walking groups meets every Monday afternoon at the museum. Over eight weeks, each small group aims to build up to walking between 1.5 and 2miles. Pre-booking essential.

We’ve teamed up with Durham County Council’s Walk Durham to hold health walks starting from the museum. Pre-booking essential.

Come along from 1.30pm until 3pm on Mondays to join in with some traditional music, songs and dance inside Hetton Band Hall.

Join us from 28th May to 5th June for street parties at our 1950s Front Street terrace, live music and much more!

Tap your foot along to the sound of Prudhoe Community Band, who will be performing tunes in The 1900 Town bandstand from 2pm - 4pm.

Tap your foot along to the sound of Northallerton Silver Band, who will be performing tunes in The 1900 Town bandstand from 2pm - 4pm.

Come along from 1.30pm until 3pm on Mondays to join in with some traditional music, songs and dance inside Hetton Band Hall.

Join us as we host the TVR Car Rally

Come along from 1.30pm until 3pm on Mondays to join in with some traditional music, songs and dance inside Hetton Band Hall.

See some of our amazing transport collections!

See horses in action around the museum.

Enjoy traditional music in Hetton band hall in The 1900s Pit Village during our popular Singaround Sunday!