Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens Launch Online Shop

The online shop has launched in response to customer demand to enable people from Sunderland and further afield to purchase a range of homegrown products and support Wearside's local artists and craft sellers

A range of 241 new products have been designed especially for the shop's launch and are available exclusively online.

Among the products is a variety of adults and children's books exploring Sunderland's rich history, jewellery made by local creators and prints of artworks from the Museum stunning art collection.

All purchases support the Museum and Winter Gardens and safeguard its collections for future generations.

Sunderland City Council's Cabinet member for Vibrant City, Councillor Linda Williams said: "I am delighted to see Sunderland Museum launch a new online offering. We know that many independent retailers and creators have been affected by Covid-19 restrictions and lockdowns, so it is fantastic that this online store will now provide a new way for people to buy unique local products from the comfort and safety of their homes."

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens has been at the heart of Wearside's cultural scene since it opened in 1846 as the first municipal museum in the country outside of London. The venue takes pride of place as one of the most visited regional Museum's in the UK and is looking forward to you visiting in person again soon, but in the meantime visit online at: www.shop-sunderlandmuseum.org.uk