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Artist Makers: Firework Fiesta

Spark your curiosity and join artist, Zoe Allen to make firework sculptures. Transform 2D materials into 3D bursts of everything

16 Aug 2024

Family Story Tour

Come along for a journey through the galleries, as we explore the interesting stories and fascinating facts behind the art

16 Aug 2024

Hedgehog Houses

Join the Museum’s friendly team to help build habitats for hibernating hedgehogs in the parkland. On days when it’s too

16 Aug 2024

We’re Going on a Plant Hunt

This Autumn we’re hunting high and low to find plants, flowers and animals around the Museum. Listen to stories, sing

16 Aug 2024

Heritage Open Day 2024

Celebrate culture, history, artists, designers and makers for FREE this Heritage Open Day at The Bowes Museum. Come and see

15 Aug 2024

Painting and Pollution

A SURPRISING NEW INDUSTRIAL AESTHETIC WITH VICKI PUGH Join Dr Vicki Pugh, Project Manager and Researcher, Institute for Social Justice

22 Jul 2024

About L. S. Lowry

Join Claire Stewart, Curator of The Lowry Collection at The Lowry in Salford, for the third talk in this series

22 Jul 2024

We’re Going on Bug Hunt

Join the friendly team for a fun and active walk around the parkland (or the museum if the weather’s too

22 Jul 2024

Charcoal Workshop

In this 2-hour workshop, artist Zoe Allen will lead participants through the Museum’s current exhibition Kith & Kinship: Norman Cornish

22 Jul 2024

Artist Makers Decorative Papers

The interiors and displays at The Bowes Museum are so beautiful and inspiring that the artist Betty Brown thought it

19 Jul 2024

Artist Makers Flower Garlands

Join artist Betty Brown using colourful remnants of net and fabric strung on raffia, ribbon and string to make lavish

19 Jul 2024