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
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Stay in Play – Picnic in the Park
This summer the Museum is encouraging its youngest visitors to get outside and play. There’ll be picnic blankets and play
Bug Hotels
Join the Museum’s friendly team in the wildflower meadow behind the Museum to find bugs at the Bowes. Build eco-friendly
Artist Makers: Animation
The Museum’s animation artist, Lesley-Ann Rose, returns to help you bring your artwork to life! Learn the tips and tricks
Artist Makers: Birds, Bees & Bugs!
The summer is a great time to spot all sorts of creatures outside, explore the parkland and then join artist
Artist Makers: Mask Making
The August bank holiday is carnival time – join artist Betty Brown to make extravagant masks from card which we
Artist Makers: Printing
Join artist Cath Hodson in the Create Space to take inspiration from the Museum collection and use a wide variety
Half term holiday
Summer half term brings a week full of activities for the family to enjoy. Join the friendly team for a
Springtime at the Museum
Enjoy a spring time of fun at The Bowes Museum. Explore the brand new Create Space and join one of
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
Artist Makers
Inspire your curiosity and creativity in these weekly, artist-led workshops. Experiment with different materials and techniques, and create something unique
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
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
