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Family Story Tour: Bon Voyage

Journey to the seaside on this interactive tour of the Museum with puppets and musical instruments. Takes place on each

15 Jun 2023
Mischa Maisky

Mischa Maisky

Experience the critically acclaimed World Class cellist Mischa Maisky in person, as he performs works by Bach, Prokofiev, Rachmaninov, Skoryk,

2 Jun 2023

Meet the Author Griff Hosker

“Griff Hosker – a grammar schoolboy from Lancashire who taught in the NE for 35 years, has turned an interest

1 Jun 2023
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The Life and Times of Merlin

Joseph Merlin, who is credited with creating the mechanism that endows such lifelike grace to the Silver Swan, was a

1 Jun 2023

Family Day

Celebrate our birthday with us. This year we’re 131 and hosting a special Family Day on Saturday, 10 June (10.30 –

19 May 2023
Painting of Napoleon Bonaparte Coronation Anne-Louis Girodet de Roucy-Trioson

Fit for a King

As part of the Museum’s celebration of King Charles III’s coronation, join one of the Museum’s award – winning guides

25 Apr 2023
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Monkeying Around the Museum

A 40-minute guided tour for the family. Explore the animal-inspired stories in our collections and join us to find the

13 Apr 2023

Spotlight Tour

A friendly and informative introduction to an exhibition, the collection or building. Led by The Bowes Museum’s team of Visitor

28 Mar 2023
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Colour & Stitch

A hand embroidery session in which you respond to the Modern Makers exhibition or the Museum collection. Led by embroiderer

10 Mar 2023