Spotlight Tour
A friendly and informative introduction to an exhibition, the collection or building. Led by The Bowes Museum’s team of Visitor
Archives
Curated exhibition tour and talk on the importance of drawing
This talk will include a tour of the Modern Makers exhibition and a talk by The Northern School of Art
Colour & Stitch
A hand embroidery session in which you respond to the Modern Makers exhibition or the Museum collection. Led by embroiderer
Children’s Colour and Stitch workshop
A hand embroidered session in which you respond to the Modern Makers exhibitions. Led by embroiderer Jo Stenberg, kids will
Family Story Tour: Animals in Unexpected Places
A 40-minute guided tour for the family. Explore the animal-inspired stories in our collections and join us to find the
Earth Day at The Bowes Museum
Let’s join hundreds of Museums in celebrating Earth Day 23. Take part in exploring the outside with scavenger trails, birdwatching
Stay and Play
Time for The Bowes’ youngest visitors to explore and play in the Conversation Gallery, investigate materials and be creative in
Twisting, Turning, Swooping
Join the team from Bright Woods Forest School to create a twisting, turning, swooping murmuration in the Museum. Working as
Accommodation Providers Visit
Please select just one date on the RSVP. We are hosting two accommodation providers visits one on 13 March and
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea
Celebrate in style this Mother’s Day with Afternoon Tea which is to be served with a glass of Prosecco and
Mothers Day Lunch
Celebrate in style this Mother’s Day with a two Course Sunday Roast which will include flowers for all the Mums!
Barnard Castle Community Choir & Orchestra
Come and join us for a musical cream tea event at The Museum. The Community Choir have been welcoming singers of
Private Tour of Aske Hall
A Georgian country house ( currently owned by the Marquess of Zetland) with parkland attributed to Capability Brown. The Hall
Joséphine and John’s Paris
Join Judith Phillips, the museum’s honorary archivist, for a ‘visit’ to the Paris Joséphine and John knew – the streets,
Young Creatives
If you’d like to delve into the world of art then our new monthly Saturday morning art club’s for you.
