Outdoor Tour: Joséphine and John Bowes’ Museum
Joséphine and John Bowes’ museum: Why, how and when did they build it? Discover the remarkable story behind the formation
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Tour of the Fashion & Textile Storage Vault
On this exclusive 30-minute tour, guided by one of the museum’s curators, you’ll gain rare access to the vault that
Family Story Tour
Curious Conversations Let’s get curious in our exciting Curiosity and Conversation Spaces. Join a family tour with our friendly team
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
Love, actually
Love has inspired countless generations of artists. Discover the love story of Museum founders Joséphine and John Bowes, and, with
Pictures With a Story To Tell
During this 90-minute tour people can discover the hidden meanings and secret messages in a selection of paintings. Visitors will
Josephine Bowes – style & influence
A French actress who became a painter, society hostess and patron of the arts and even caused UK law to
Mum’s the Word
From privileged classes to peasants, a stripper (sort of) and a saint; women in art are celebrated on this tour.
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
