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
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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: Clay Art
Join the artist Charlie Brookes to explore traditional techniques using a variety of tools, both traditional and modern to create
Artist Makers: Printing
Join artist Cath Hodson in the Create Space to take inspiration from the Museum collection and use a wide variety
Artist Makers Patterns
Join the artist Zoe Allen for a pattern mash-up! Shape Pattern Colour – how many different designs can you find
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
Make time for making; join in and get creative. An opportunity to try out new techniques, materials and experiment with
Family Day
Celebrate our birthday with us. This year we’re 131 and hosting a special Family Day on Saturday, 10 June (10.30 –
Spotlight Tour
A friendly and informative introduction to an exhibition, the collection or building. Led by The Bowes Museum’s team of Visitor
