The best museums in Sunderland in September 2023

These are the top 5 best museums in Sunderland, England, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2023. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

For a complete overview of museums in Sunderland, their exhibitions and discount cards & passes, see our overview page with all museums in Sunderland.

Looking for the best museums in Sunderland? These are the best ones:

  1. Souter Lighthouse and The Leas1

    Souter Lighthouse and The Leas

    Sunderland
    Souter Lighthouse and The Leas is a museum in Sunderland. The museum features exhibits related to: land transport, maritime and decorative and applied art.
  2. Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens2

    Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens

    Sunderland
    Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens is a museum in Sunderland. The museum features exhibits related to World Cultures, Natural Sciences, Decorative and Applied Art, Land Transport, Industry, Fine Art, Costume and Textiles, Coins and Medals, Social History, Maritime, Weapons and War, Archaeology and
  3. Monkwearmouth Station Museum3

    Monkwearmouth Station Museum

    Sunderland
    Monkwearmouth Station Museum is a museum in Sunderland. The museum features exhibits related to Land Transport. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include Designated Collection.
  4. Ryhope Engines Museum4

    Ryhope Engines Museum

    Sunderland
    Ryhope Engines Museum is a museum in Sunderland. The museum features exhibits related to Science and Technology and Archives.
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    North East Land, Sea and Air Museum

    Sunderland
    North East Land, Sea and Air Museum is a museum in Sunderland. The museum features exhibits related to: aviation, weapons and war and civil transport.

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