Please be aware that the museum will be closed on Wednesday 18 June for a Staff Development Day. We will be open as normal from Thursday 19 June.

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EXHIBITION
08/02/2025

FROM JOSÉPHINE BOWES
Trendsetters and Trailblazers

Imposterism by Lucy Waters (2023). Courtesy the artist.
Lecture
19 Jun 2025
2:30 - 3:30, included in admission

The Curator Series: French Fashion
EXHIBITION
22/03/2025

JOSÉPHINE: A Woman of Taste and Fashion

A 19th-century portrait of a seated woman in an elegant white dress adorned with a pink ribbon, wearing a red headscarf. She rests one arm on a decorative table holding a vase of roses and an open book. The background features ornate furniture and wallpaper.
Summer Holiday Fun

SUMMER HOLIDAY FUN

19 July - 3 September

Summer Holiday Fun
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Volunteer

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YOUR VISIT

PLAN YOUR DAY

Discover wonders at every turn.

Families

FAMILIES

No-one will be bored at The Bowes Museum. Find out what's on for families here.

PARKS AND GARDENS

Rest, play and breathe in our magical park and gardens.

Café Bowes

CAFÉ BOWES

Nourishing, seasonal tasty food and drinks in gorgeous surroundings.

OUR COLLECTION

Collection

ART

FASHION & TEXTILES

DESIGN

YOUR
VISIT

With wonders at every turn there’s something for everyone.

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MEET &
CELEBRATE

We’ve beautiful spaces for all your entertainment needs.

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