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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Heritage Open Day 2024
Celebrate culture, history, artists, designers and makers for FREE this Heritage Open Day at The Bowes Museum. Come and see
We’re Going on Bug Hunt
Join the friendly team for a fun and active walk around the parkland (or the museum if the weather’s too
Charcoal Workshop
In this 2-hour workshop, artist Zoe Allen will lead participants through the Museum’s current exhibition Kith & Kinship: Norman Cornish
Artist Makers Decorative Papers
The interiors and displays at The Bowes Museum are so beautiful and inspiring that the artist Betty Brown thought it
Artist Makers Flower Garlands
Join artist Betty Brown using colourful remnants of net and fabric strung on raffia, ribbon and string to make lavish
Artist Makers – Trees
Join artist Jane Young and be inspired by the paintings of trees in the conversation space and the trees in
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: 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
