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
Art for a Better World
The Open University, King’s College London and Pitik Bulag cartoon collective present Art for a Better World, an exhibition that brings academics and artists together for positive social change.
Take a journey around the world, through cartoons, mixed media and video from international artists that make the latest research about pressing social challenges accessible to general audiences. Then, find out about the social issues that matter the most to local Year 10 students, through the artworks they produced in our art workshop.
The exhibition has been generously supported by the Open University, King’s College London and the British Association for the Study of Religions.
You can find out more about exhibition on the website of the Democracy, Disinformation and Religion project that led to this collaboration.
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.
