Tours of collection vaults
An exclusive opportunity for members to explore these newly created, accessible storage spaces. Join one of our Curators for an
Archives
Museum Makes
Become an Artist, Designer or Maker in our Create Space. Feel the textures, experiment with materials and immerse yourself in
Family Story Tour
Curious Conversations Let’s get curious in our exciting Curiosity and Conversation Spaces. Join a family tour with our friendly team
Crimes of Fashion
A story of French printed and painted textiles The first talk in this exclusive lecture series, delivered by Northumbria University’s
International Origins of Japanese Ceramics
Korean Potters in Japan after the East Asian War of 1592–1598 The second talk in this exclusive lecture series, delivered
Artist Makers
Make time for making; join in and get creative. An opportunity to try out new techniques, materials and experiment with
St Mary’s Community Choir and Orchestra
Come and join us for a musical event at the Museum. The Community Choir have been welcoming singers of all
From Opulence to Rationing, Fashion in Women’s Lives, 1900-1945
“This talk shows how fashion shaped women’s lives in the first decades of the 20th century. During this period of
Private Tour of Aske Hall
“A Georgian country house owned by the Marquess of Zetland) with parkland attributed to Capability Brown. The Hall contains an
Two Weddings and Four Funerals, starring Joséphine Bowes
Joséphine Bowes had two weddings and four funerals. In this, the 150th anniversary year of Joséphine’s death, join Dr Judith
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Celebrate in style this Mother’s Day with a delicious Afternoon Tea. Served in the Jubilee room
Mothers Day Lunch
Mother’s Day Lunch Celebrate in style this Mother’s Day at Cafe Bowes with a delicious lunch. A floral gift for
Hanna Tuulikki
Away with the Birds/Air falbh leis na h-eòin Hanna Tuulikki’s Away with the Birds/ Air falbh leis na h-eòin is
Discover the Melodies of Nature: Birdsongs Workshop
10.30 arrival refreshments 11.00 – 1.00 workshop (includes a 15minute break with refreshments) Inspired by The Bowes Museum’s Murmuration exhibition
Silver Swan Performance
You are invited to a special evening at The Bowes Museum. Join us to see the much-loved Silver Swan perform
