Spotlight Tour: The Crimean War
In this spotlight tour, join a member of the welcome team to learn about how the collection reveals key moments
Archives
Young Curators Showcase
Celebrate the Young Curators as they showcase the inspiring work they’ve been doing throughout the year. Discover how young people help
Adventuring in the Archive
Join Judith Philips and the museum’s team of archive volunteers as they share their knowledge about Joséphine and John, and
Hands-On History
Get up close and personal with a range of historical objects from the museum’s collection. From Mesolithic spearheads to beautifully
Flying Stitches
Meet Claire A. Baker, who designed the flags currently on display in front of the museum, and contribute to the
Artist Makers: Architects of the Air
Explore the clever designs of birds, nature’s master architects with Jane Young. Inspired by their beautiful nests, you’ll create your
Artist Makers: Bowes Bespoke Automata
Based on objects within the museum’s collection create your own colourful automata with Betty Brown. You’ll colour, cut and assemble
Artist Makers: Clay City
Inspired by this year’s Heritage Open Day theme of architecture, join Jennifer Cuthill to build a collaborative clay city. Shape
Artist Makers: Museum Reimagined
Discover the many pieces that make up the museum, but wait, something’s not quite right… they’re all out of order.
Heritage Open Days
Enjoy a fantastic free day out with family and friends at The Bowes Museum as we celebrate England’s largest festival
Pride Outside: Access Obstacle Course
Join disabled sculptor and drag king Lady Kitt on this professional development session. Lady Kitt will share their practice around
Heritage Open Day 2024
Celebrate culture, history, artists, designers and makers for FREE this Heritage Open Day at The Bowes Museum. Come and see
Past & Future by Eliot Smith Dance
Eliot Smith Dance (ESD) returns to The Bowes Museum and embraces the past and future with the premiere of Paul Taylor’s
Hanna Tuulikki
Away with the Birds/Air falbh leis na h-eòin Hanna Tuulikki’s Away with the Birds/ Air falbh leis na h-eòin is
October Family Day
Join in a day full of making and creating with plenty to see and do. With artist and dance workshops
