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The Bowes Museum
From
£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
- Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent973
- Very Good390
- Average114
- Poor31
- Terrible20
Recent Reviews:
- fothcarChester-le-Street, United KingdomVaried and interesting museum
Sunday, 17th March 2019Allow plenty time to visit the Bowes Museum because there is so much to see including the fabulous silver swan. This is set in motion at 2pm every day but you need to get there early if you want a... Read full review - Babyb00mer1Penrith, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesGreat Place to Visit and fantastic disabled access.
Monday, 18th March 2019Well worth a visit. Simple as that. Cafe/Restaurant does good lunches and snacks. Disabled facilities excellent. Read full review - mitziglitziLeeds, United KingdomSomething for everyoneWednesday, 20th March 2019I was lucky enough to win a free tour of the museum, with afternoon tea in the cafe. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating, both in making prior arrangements and on the day. The... 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, 26th January 2019 - Sunday, 5th May 2019
The Bowes Museum - SOLD! The Great British Antiques StoryThe first time the history of antique dealing has been the subject of an exhibition, with an in-depth look at dealers, their eye for objects, some which have not previously been on public display before, their shops, and practices.- more info
Saturday, 16th November 2019 - Sunday, 5th January 2020
The Bowes Museum - Celebrating the Centenary of Norman CornishThis 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
Sunday, 31st March 2019 - Sunday, 31st March 2019
The Bowes Museum - Mother's Day LunchTreat your Mum to a delicious lunch at Café Bowes, then enjoy a relaxing walk around the galleries and grounds. Booking is advisable by phone, email or website. Menu options available 2019 12:00 - 14:00
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Sunday, 5th May 2019 - Sunday, 5th May 2019
The Bowes Museum - Morris Minor EventThe North East Morris Minor Owners Club is hosting a “Classic Cars on the Terrace” event. This is a wonderful opportunity to come along and see these firm family favourites as well as a number of other vintage vehicles which will be on display alongside them. - 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
Thursday, 25th July 2019 - Thursday, 25th July 2019
The Bowes Museum - Pirates, Pants and WellyphantsAre you ready? There’s a feast of activities for you based on our new interactive and colourful exhibition. This will delight children and keep you entertained. Come and see the work of Nick Sharratt, dress up as a pirate and find the Wellyphant!
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Saturday, 24th August 2019 - Saturday, 24th August 2019
- The Bowes Museum - Summertastic!Summer’s not over yet, so bring a picnic and join us for the bank holiday weekend. We’ll have plenty to keep everyone entertained with our family friendly exhibitions and activities galore. 11:00 - 16:00
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Saturday, 13th April 2019 - Saturday, 13th April 2019
Saturday, 18th May 2019 - Saturday, 18th May 2019
Saturday, 15th June 2019 - Saturday, 15th June 2019
The Bowes Museum - Super SaturdayLots of crafty sparkly activities for you and your children to do and keep away the January blues. 13:00 - 15:00, free with admission.- more info
Thursday, 21st March 2019 - Thursday, 21st March 2019
Thursday, 2nd May 2019 - Thursday, 2nd May 2019
The Bowes Museum - SOLD! Exhibition ToursJoin our curatorial team to find out more about our pioneering exhibition SOLD! The Great British Antiques Story. 14:15- more info
Saturday, 25th May 2019 - Sunday, 13th October 2019
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
Saturday, 20th April 2019 - Saturday, 20th April 2019
Bowes Museum: Easter EggstravaganzaWhere is the Easter Bunny hiding?- more info
Sunday, 9th June 2019 - Sunday, 9th June 2019
Bowes Museum: Summer FeteCome and enjoy a fun and fantastic event for all the family in the Museum and grounds. There will be lots of exciting activities to get involved in, delicious food and opportunities to meet the Museum team and learn about the amazing collections.- more info
Thursday, 13th June 2019 - Thursday, 13th June 2019
Bowes Museum: Olga Zado In ConcertWe are proud to welcome the exciting young Ukrainian pianist, Olga Zado, to perform a captivating piano recital in the Museum’s Picture Galleries.- more info
Thursday, 31st October 2019 - Thursday, 31st October 2019
Bowes Museum: HalloweenSparkles, 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
Bowes Museum: Children's Halloween PartyDress in your spooky best and celebrate Halloween with us. More surprises coming up closer to the time.- more info
Saturday, 16th November 2019 - Sunday, 5th January 2020
Bowes Museum: 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
Bowes Museum: Santa's Enchanted Wonderland GrottoSanta 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
Saturday, 14th December 2019 - Saturday, 14th December 2019
Monday, 16th December 2019 - Monday, 16th December 2019
Bowes Museum: Christmas MarketJoin 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.- more info
Wednesday, 27th March 2019 - Wednesday, 27th March 2019
Wednesday, 10th April 2019 - Wednesday, 10th April 2019
Wednesday, 24th April 2019 - Wednesday, 24th April 2019
Thursday, 6th June 2019 - Thursday, 6th June 2019
Bowes Museum: Art History CourseIf you’d like to find out more about Art History then The Bowes Museum is running an introductory course which may interest you. Our Assistant Curator of Fine Art, Bernadette Petti, will be holding six sessions exploring the history.- more info
Saturday, 23rd March 2019 - Sunday, 23rd June 2019
The Bowes Museum: Goya's Prison: The Year of DespairLate in 1792 Goya became severely ill, and even though he eventually recovered he was left profoundly deaf for the rest of his days. During a period of recuperation he produced a set of small cabinet paintings on tin plate that were to define the rest of his career.The Bowes Museum’s Interior of a...- more info
