Welcome

The Bowes Museum offers groups a memorable experience in one of the most important museums outside London. This magnificent French styled Château houses the greatest collections of exquisite fine and decorative arts in the North of England, including ceramics, furniture, paintings, silver and textiles.

A bespoke programme or a free-flow visit can be arranged to suit your itinerary, such as a free Friends’ Guided Tour, or Gallery Talks and Lectures by specialist Curators. The refurbished Café Bowes acclaimed as “the best museum food in the North East”, offers homemade refreshments using high quality local produce. These can be enjoyed either in Café Bowes or in the splendour of the Jubilee Room for reserved catering. To complement your group’s visit, there is a newly enlarged Shop with a wide range of wonderful gifts, books and mementoes, often related to the Collections.

For further information about what The Bowes Museum can offer please click on one of the following links:

Planning a Group Visit

Tours & Lectures

Refreshments

If you would like to discuss a group visit, or would like any further information, please contact the Group Bookings Officer on 01833 694615 or groups@thebowesmuseum.org.uk. Our friendly team of staff with their high levels of customer care look forward to welcoming your group.

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