Permanent Exhibitions
Kirkleatham Museum features a selection of permanent galleries and temporary exhibitions.
Here is what’s in store for 2024.
Saxon Princess
A royal bed burial with finds unparalleled in the Anglo- Saxon world. The Saxon Princess treasure, found near Loftus, is housed at Kirkleatham, with scenes of everyday life in the 7th Century AD.
Lest We Forget
Footsteps of Courage
This exhibition looks at the dramatic story of the Normandy Landings, and explores the experiences of local men and women who lived in Redcar during the Second World War.
Steel Stories
Steel Stories is a powerful celebration of our region’s steel and industrial heritage.
This interactive exhibition is the culmination of 12 months of community engagement and research, showcasing stories, artefacts and pictures from real people who worked and lived in the steel industry and community.
Gertrude Bell
Gertrude Bell lived at Red Barns in Redcar from the age of 2, this exhibition tells the story of her fascinating life.
The Georgian Dining Room
This Georgian-period dining room display offers us a unique perspective into the exuberant lifestyle of the wealthy upper-classes at this time. The grandeur of this room highlights the formal and intricate nature of dining rituals. The strict social order for seating, the range of tableware and the act of inviting guests each contribute to an elaborate and sophisticated affair.
With thanks to the MA Curator Degree Apprenticeship team for their support in the development of the interpretation and project.
Visiting Exhibitions
100 Years of Fashion – 29th March – 22nd September 2024
From the opulent and structured styles of the early 1900s to the more casual and laid-back looks of the 1990s, this collection looks at how fashion has continuously evolved throughout the decades.
Extend
MA Art Practice & MA Design Practice postgraduate students from The Northern School of Art present EXTEND, an exploration into nature, landscape, and the built environment through the disciplines of photography, sculpture, textiles and surface design and natural dyeing.
Exhibiting artists and designers include Lottie Ashurst, Ellie Cutmore, Emily King, Fiery MacHirst, Robin McLaughlin and Jasmine Amber Watt.
This exhibition is part of The Northern Art Gala, a series of exhibitions across the region showcasing the work of art and design postgraduate students studying MA Arts Practice, MA Design Practice and MA Design History at The Northern School of Art in Hartlepool.
Let Not The Deep Swallow Me Up
As part of the 200 year anniversary of the RNLI, this exhibition aims to tell stories both historic and current, and explore our local heritage, uncovering the ordinary behind the extraordinary tales. It will showcase fine art imagery around texture, substance and historical artefact.
The exhibition, by Redcar based photographer (Portrait of Britain winner 2023), aims to evoke a sense of connection and storytelling through his work, whether a personal project, commissioned or commercial. He has had public exhibitions and works with a range of commercial clients such as Hilton Hotels, The Royal Opera House, DFDS, Barker and Stonehouse, & North East Times Magazine.
Recycling the River Tees
Dates: 1 July 2024 – Kirkleatham, closes in December
The river Tees runs through the heart of the Tees Valley, connecting local communities in both work and leisure. This exhibition created by artists and young people living in the Tees Valley features artworks inspired by the rivers natural and industrial heritage – all created using recycled materials!
Explore Kirkleatham Museum at Home
Whilst we were unable to visit Kirkleatham Museum, the museum along with local artists created their first online exhibition, ‘Living Through Lockdown’ which captured the stillness of lockdown and the rediscovery of nature. You can view the exhibition here.
The Museum also created a programme of virtual events, craft videos, and activities suitable for all ages inspired by things you would find at the Museum to be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home.
