# Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

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Within the Sunderland Museum find the reputation for the town from its prehistoric past to the day that exists exciting shows interpreting the collections with hands-on displays, computer interactives and video presentations.The amazing new Winter Gardens is house to over 1,500 of the world's many exotic and unusual plants and trees. The Gardens likewise incorporate exciting water features and a treetop that is stunning, from where visitors can look down on the plants below.See perfectly crafted quilts, rag rugs, embroideries and ganseys representing the rich tradition of textile crafts discovered in this region. Hear the story of 'exactly how the frog found myself in the mug' and go through the inspiration behind the design and decoration associated with pots on earth's collection that is largest of Sunderland-made pottery. Plus shows on cup generating, pottery, coal, shipbuilding, multi-media presentations and an look that is intriguing the deep social and real reputation for the region.within the Worlds Alive exhibit, a huge selection of pets happen brought together to exhibit the huge variety of life that exists on the planet. Explore the themes of diversity, extinction and adaptation to discover animals in the home in a selection of recreated habitats. Live bugs, spiders, amphibians and fish are all part of the attraction.Plus see fine oil paintings and watercolours in most the splendour of a collector that is victorian private gallery. Numerous works by LS Lowry are newly exhibited and, for enough time that is first art from other countries can be seen in a showcase of gorgeous things from across the world. A programme of regularly changing exhibitions that are special also be seen. The Museum additionally operates activities that are regular all many years through the entire holiday periods.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Sunderland, Sunderland, England
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, http://www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk/sunderland-museum-winter-gardens, or call +441915532323
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-D1pmehIUAwpH/sunderland-museum-and-winter-gardens

## Activities

- Museums and Art Galleries
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Baby and Toddler (0-3)
- People
- Accessible
- Family

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## Questions and answers

### Where is Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens?

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens is in Sunderland, Sunderland.

### What activities does Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens offer?

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens lists Museums and Art Galleries, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens have?

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens?

Experiences listed near Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens on HolidayFox include Laser Quest Sunderland, Empire Cinema Sunderland, National Glass Centre, Sunderland Aquatic Centre and Sunderland Stadium of Light Tour.

### How do I book Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens?

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, http://www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk/sunderland-museum-winter-gardens, or call +441915532323.


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