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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 |
|---|---|
| 1 Adult and up to 4 children | £16.00 per ticket type |
| 2 Adults and up to 4 children | £30.00 per ticket type |
| 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.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2019 - Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Excellent1048
- Very Good412
- Average119
- Poor36
- Terrible21
Recent Reviews:
- mikewb75Cheshire, United KingdomPlenty to see
Thursday, 12th September 2019Great place to spend a couple of hours, lots to see from furniture to silver/metal-ware, a superb art exhibition and of course the Silver Swan (but get a place near it early as it gets crowded near... Read full review - Mark TChesterfield, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesAmazing placeThursday, 12th September 2019Completely out of place, this museum is a must do if you're in the area. From Turners to automatons to Gaultier this has an impressive set of design & art collections. That's to ignore the amazing... Read full review
- goosergoodHaverhill, United KingdomBanging at Bowes!Thursday, 12th September 2019Everything about this place was spot on , the building itself is jaw dropping, add the history and the collections and we have a plethora of culture. See it for yourself you wont be disappointed ! Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Access Information
Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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, 16th November 2019 - Sunday, 23rd February 2020
Norman Cornish - The Definitive Collection: The Bowes MuseumThis major retrospective tells the story of his enduring career with the most comprehensive collection of his work ever assembled, including a number of previously unseen pieces.- more info
Wednesday, 20th November 2019 - Wednesday, 20th November 2019
The Bowes Museum - WW1 BookclubJoin our friendly book group to chat about books relating to WW1. Please book by phone, email or website. - more info
Saturday, 26th October 2019 - Monday, 20th January 2020
The Bowes Museum - The Power And The Virtue: Guido Reni's Death Of LucretiaThis is the first exhibition outside London dedicated to the Italian Baroque master Guido Reni, presenting the artist and his relevance in Western art history.- more info
Saturday, 25th May 2019 - Sunday, 23rd February 2020
Lego®: Building The Bowes MuseumEveryone of all ages, from children to the young at heart, can see our Museum in a new way – recreate our history and collections in LEGO®! Start with building some of the objects from our collection that tell the story of John and Joséphine.- more info
Thursday, 31st October 2019 - Thursday, 31st October 2019
Halloween at The Bowes MuseumSparkles, sprinkles and a touch of magic, the perfect recipe for Halloween and keeping you out of mischief.- more info
Thursday, 31st October 2019 - Thursday, 31st October 2019
Children's Halloween Party: The Bowes MuseumDress in your spooky best and celebrate Halloween with us.- more info
Saturday, 16th November 2019 - Sunday, 5th January 2020
Christmas at BowesLet the magic of Christmas truly come to life and behold our collection as a fantastic array of displays and installations to create a narration around Christmas.- more info
Sunday, 1st December 2019 - Sunday, 22nd December 2019
Santa's Enchanted Wonderland Grotto at The Bowes MuseumSanta is coming to the Museum again this December so come and join us for a magical family experience. More details coming up closer to the time.- more info
Friday, 13th December 2019 - Sunday, 15th December 2019
Christmas Market at The Bowes MuseumJoin us for the feel good event of the season with festive foods, crafts and music. More surprises and details coming up closer to the date.
A wide range of independent traders and community music groups create the warm, festive atmosphere at the Christmas Market. If you would like to perform or…- more info
Friday, 29th November 2019 - Friday, 29th November 2019
The Bowes Museum: Singing for the Brain Christmas SpecialSinging for the Brain sessions use singing to bring people living with dementia together in a friendly and stimulating way. In this session, we’ll explore the Museum decorated for Christmas before having some refreshments and a festive singalong in the picture galleries. For more information and to…- more info
The Bowes Museum Shop, Barnard CastleOur fabulous gift shop provides a wide range of products many of which take inspiration from the museum's collections. The range includes books, greetings cards and postcards, stationery, homeware, jewellery, children’s gifts and much more.
Saturday, 13th July 2019 - Sunday, 3rd November 2019
Exhibition - Hockney and Hollywood at The Bowes MuseumThis summer we are excited to welcome Hollywood to The Bowes Museum in the form of a major photomontage of an American actress by Britain’s most famous living artist. The Hockney and Hollywood exhibition opens on 13 July and features an extraordinary life sized nude photographic study of Theresa…- more info
Friday, 25th October 2019 - Friday, 25th October 2019
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Saturday, 21st September 2019 - Sunday, 23rd February 2020
Exhibition - Judy Hurst – Illumination: the Gateway to EternityExquisite intricate works of art, some inspired by The Bowes Museum’s own collection, will be on display as contemporary artist Judy Hurst returns for her latest selling exhibition Illumination: the Gateway to Eternity.
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Friday, 27th September 2019 - Friday, 27th September 2019
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Friday, 1st November 2019 - Friday, 1st November 2019
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