The Bowes Museum
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8NP
Tel: +44 01833 690606
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Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Day Ticket | £19.50 per person per day |
Day Ticket with Gift Aid | £21.45 per person per day |
Local Membership | £17.70 per ticket type |
Membership | £20.00 per ticket type |
Under 18s, students and carers | Free |
Enjoy unlimited entry at The Bowes Museum and temporary exhibitions all year around.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS

Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Visit England
VisitEngland Award Quality Food and Drink 2023 2023
- Visit England
Visitor Ready 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
TripAdvisor

- Excellent1211
- Very Good465
- Average134
- Poor39
- Terrible28
Recent Reviews:
- CatecumbriaLake District, United KingdomSuper museum from yesterday with the freshness of todayWednesday, 4th June 2025We went for the 2pm swan event and visited one of the exhibitions. The staff are friendly, welcoming, unstuffy and the whole place felt warm and inclusive. We can't wait to go back! Read full review
- LizzyinEastYorksWelcoming, informative & entertaining. A great day out!Thursday, 5th June 2025This is a truly splendid museum with staff whose love for the museum and its exhibits shines through; it has a fabulous café as well! We went looking forward to seeing the famous animatronic swan in... Read full review
- Keith RYork, United KingdomGreat place to visit.Friday, 6th June 2025First time we been in forty years. Great staff. So much to see. Really need more than a day to see it all. Cafe have a good menu. Recommended are the cheese scones. Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Facility for service dogs
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking Onsite
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Access Information
Opening Times
Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* Closed 25, 26 Dec & 1 Jan. Cafe opening 10:00-16:30 (last orders 4pm). Shop opening 10:00-16:30.