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The Bowes Museum
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£5.00
Newgate
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8NP
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8NP
Tel: +44 01833 690606
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult Anuual Pass | £14.00 per ticket type |
| Concession Annual Pass | £12.00 per ticket type |
| Students (on production of Student Card) | £6.00 per ticket type |
| Under 18 | £5.00 per ticket type |
Enjoy unlimited entry at The Bowes Museum and temporary exhibitions all year around. Family Pass - 2 Adults (Up to 4 Children) £30.00
Family Pass - 1 Adult (Up to 4 Children) £16.00
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2017
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent800
- Very Good325
- Average95
- Poor27
- Terrible10
Recent Reviews:
- Patricia SDoncaster, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesMarvellous Place
Tuesday, 22nd August 2017We visited the bowes museum on the first day of a stay in Barnard Castle. It was in walking distance of our B and B. Although we had visited over 25 years ago, we were keen to visit again. It did not... Read full review - stewart tTrip Type:CouplesA great place to visit.Sunday, 20th August 2017What a fantastic place. A purpose built museum by the previous owner. It houses many fascinating things. It also has a cafe which is good too. Read full review
- GillyPNorthEastCoastNorth East CoastTrip Type:CouplesA substitute for involuntary childlessness
Sunday, 20th August 2017We have wanted to visit for quite a while, and were staggered to find it is only just outside Barnard Castle, not in the wilds of the country as we had imagined from the pictures. It is therefore... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2017 (1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* Closed 25 & 26 Dec, 1 Jan. Cafe opening 1000-1630. Shop opening 1000-1645.
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Saturday, 29th July 2017 - Sunday, 5th November 2017
The Bowes Museum - Turkish TulipsThis exhibition will delve into the complex and paradoxical history behind this iconic flower. Thought provoking contemporary artworks will be hidden, sprinkled and interwoven amongst the Museum collection, in an interactive experience that meanders through science, economics and aesthetics.- more info
Saturday, 29th July 2017 - Sunday, 5th November 2017
The Bowes Museum - The Clockwork GardenAn immersive and interactive installation full of strange metallic fronds, glimmering animations and whirring sounds.- more info
Saturday, 14th July 2018 - Sunday, 30th September 2018
The Bowes Museum – The BFG in PicturesThe BFG in Pictures, which tours from the House of Illustration is an exhibition of original Quentin Blake illustrations, prepared for Roald Dahl’s classic story The BFG. The exhibition, curated by Quentin Blake, will contain 40 original artworks, including unpublished illustrations of The BFG.- more info
Thursday, 7th September 2017 - Thursday, 7th September 2017
The Bowes Museum - Gallery Talk with Assistant Curator of Fine Art Bernadette PettiJoin Assistant Curator of Fine Art, Bernadette Petti to explore the recent acquisition St Luke Drawing the Virgin and Child by the workshop of Dieric Bouts, now on display in the Museum’s picture galleries. 2:15pm.- more info
Friday, 15th September 2017 - Friday, 15th September 2017
The Bowes Museum - Painting Workshop: Tulip FeverJoin artist Linda Birch to make a vibrant tissue collage painting using tulips, in celebration of the Turkish Tulips exhibition.- more info
Monday, 23rd October 2017 - Monday, 23rd October 2017
The Bowes Museum - Painting Workshop: Still Life in PastelJoin artist Linda Birch to create a still life painting, using the many examples in The Bowes Museum’s collection as inspiration.- more info
Monday, 20th November 2017 - Monday, 20th November 2017
The Bowes Museum - Painting Workshop: Gentle Abstract in Coloured PencilJoin artist Linda Birch to make an abstract work by adapting a painting from The Bowes collection, experimenting with colour and shape.- more info
Friday, 8th December 2017 - Friday, 8th December 2017
The Bowes Museum - Painting Workshop: Doll's House DiptychJoin artist Linda Birch to make a miniature painting with doors on the theme of a dolls house, richly coloured in watercolours or acrylic.- more info
Thursday, 24th August 2017 - Friday, 25th August 2017
The Bowes Museum – Printing FunTry printing in this fun drop-in workshop suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult, for whom normal admission applies.- more info
Wednesday, 30th August 2017 - Wednesday, 30th August 2017
The Bowes Museum - RomansLearn about the Romans and take part in a variety of themed crafts. Children must be accompanied by an adult, for whom normal admission applies.- more info
Thursday, 31st August 2017 - Thursday, 31st August 2017
The Bowes Museum – Terrific TudorsMeet a Tudor maid and learn about a Tudor feast before making a herb filled bag called a tussy-mussy and creating a Tudor inspired headdress to wear! Children must be accompanied by an adult, for whom normal admission applies.- more info
Friday, 1st September 2017 - Friday, 1st September 2017
The Bowes Museum - VictoriansTry a variety of Victorian themed crafts including writing with a dippy pen and learn how to make a proddy mat. Children must be accompanied by an adult, for whom normal admission applies.- more info
Monday, 23rd October 2017 - Monday, 23rd October 2017
The Bowes Museum – Silver SpidersInspired by our Silver and Metals gallery, children can try a variety of fun crafts on a spider theme. Children must be accompanied by an adult, for whom normal admission applies.- more info
Friday, 27th October 2017 - Friday, 27th October 2017
The Bowes Museum - Planting TulipsBe inspired by the Turkish Tulips exhibition and plant a tulip in the Museum grounds before creating a watercolour painting to take home. Children must be accompanied by an adult, for whom normal admission applies.- more info
Wednesday, 25th October 2017 - Thursday, 26th October 2017
The Bowes Museum - Halloween CraftsBe brave and take part in fun Halloween themed craft activities. Booking required on 01833 690606. Children must be accompanied by an adult, for whom there is no charge for the event.- more info
Tuesday, 29th August 2017 - Tuesday, 29th August 2017
The Bowes Museum – Stone Age to Iron AgeSee a variety of Stone, Bronze and Iron Age artefacts in the galleries before making a clay pot in the style of a Bronze Age beaker. Booking required on 01833 690606. Suitable for children aged 5+ who must be accompanied by an adult, for whom there is no charge for the event.- more info
Tuesday, 24th October 2017 - Tuesday, 24th October 2017
The Bowes Museum - Spooky Folk Tales Family Fun Day!Popular storyteller Adam Bushnell is back, telling his spooky tales which are being published in his new book Durham Folk Tales. In addition, families are able to take part in a fun packed day of craft activities linked to the stories! Children must be accompanied by an adult, for whom normal...- more info
Saturday, 16th December 2017 - Sunday, 17th December 2017
The Bowes Museum - Christmas MarketDecember is an excellent time to visit The Bowes Museum, with the Christmas tree twinkling in the grand entrance hall and a delicious Christmas lunch menu in Cafe Bowes. Why not visit our popular Christmas Market for a magical, great value group day out?- more info
Saturday, 18th November 2017 - Sunday, 18th February 2018
The Bowes Museum - New Light Prize ExhibitionOnce again the visual arts charity New Light is delighted to launch its latest New Light Prize Exhibition at The Bowes Museum.- more info
Saturday, 25th November 2017 - Sunday, 11th March 2018
The Bowes Museum – Streatlam Castle: Rediscover the Home of John and Joséphine BowesThis exhibition will show how Streatlam looked in its heyday, bringing to life the style in which John Bowes, one of the richest men in England, lived.- more info
Monday, 27th February 2017 - Sunday, 31st December 2017
125 Years of The Bowes MuseumThis year is the 125th Anniversary of The Bowes Museum opening and we are gearing up to celebrate. Come and join in a variety of fun drop in activities for all the family! Children must be accompanied by an adult, for whom normal admission applies.- more info
Saturday, 27th May 2017 - Sunday, 17th September 2017
The Bowes Museum: Michael Eden: Wedgwood and Wouldn’tThis exhibition celebrates the Wedgwoodn’t Vases by the contemporary artist Michael Eden. His designs are loosely based on early Wedgwood Vases, chosen because Josiah Wedgwood was at the forefront of the first Industrial- more info
