Mum’s the Word
From privileged classes to peasants, a stripper (sort of) and a saint; women in art are celebrated on this tour.
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Love, actually
Love has inspired countless generations of artists. Discover the love story of Museum founders Joséphine and John Bowes, and, with
Let’s Go Walkies!
Learn about dogs in art in this tour which includes paintings as well as objects in porcelain and wood. The
Raymond Briggs at The Bowes Museum
Go wild and express your creativity inspired by the Raymond Briggs exhibition. Have a go at making a wooden spoon
Get messy!
Create different effects using ink, wool and cotton buds to make a cave painting inspired by UG, Boy Genius of
Fuzzy Felt Fun
Get soapy with fuzzy felt and create your own textile felt piece inspired by the seasons. The Fuzzy Felt
Sculpture and Collage
Take inspiration from the Elephant and the Bad Baby in the Raymond Briggs exhibition and create a 3D elephant or
Fungus the Bogeyman Crafts
Be inspired by the Raymond Briggs exhibition to create a Fungus the Bogeyman wooden spoon character with collage materials.
End of Year Thank You and Updates
The Big Thank You – as a member of The Friends of The Bowes Museum you are cordially invited to
Barnard Castle School Christmas Carol Concert
Friday 9th December 6.30pm reception, 7pm concert starts The Friends are delighted to welcome back to the Museum our musical
Raymond Briggs Family Fun Day
Celebrate the opening of Raymond Briggs: A Retrospective with lots of crafts around the Museum and very special showings of
Raymond Briggs Preview
You are invited to the preview of Raymond Briggs: A Retrospective. Please do not share this link as it is
Screening of The Snowman by Raymond Briggs
To celebrate the opening of Raymond Briggs: A Retrospective, come along to a screening of The Snowman in the Museum.
The Snowman and The Snowdog by Raymond Briggs
To celebrate the launch of the opening of Raymond Briggs: A Retrospective, enjoy a screening of The Snowman and the
Christmas Late
Join us after hours, for our special, free Christmas Late event. Enjoy wandering around the collection and see the galleries
