Author Archives for fayerogerson

Work Experience Diary: Iz

August 26, 2025 3:49 pm Published by Comments Off on Work Experience Diary: Iz

I decided to do my work experience at The Bowes Museum because I have recently become a Young Volunteer as


Work Experience Diary: Rose

August 26, 2025 3:40 pm Published by Comments Off on Work Experience Diary: Rose

I wanted to go to museum as every time I have visited, it looked very professional. I also realised that


Work Experience Diary: Martha

August 6, 2025 10:22 am Published by Comments Off on Work Experience Diary: Martha

For my work experience I wanted to go to The Bowes Museum, as even though I visit often, I was


Work Experience Diary: Joseph

August 5, 2025 3:21 pm Published by Comments Off on Work Experience Diary: Joseph

I chose to do work experience at The Bowes Museum, as I would like to do a history related job


A smiling woman with short grey hair stands beside an ornate wooden cabinet decorated with floral marquetry. She wears a striped apron over a black outfit, black gloves, and a red Bowes Museum lanyard. Behind her is a display panel titled "Baroque 1685 to 1725," describing the opulent style. The scene is warmly lit, highlighting the craftsmanship of the furniture.

Meet Conservation Volunteer, Debbie

May 23, 2025 11:50 am Published by Comments Off on Meet Conservation Volunteer, Debbie

Working in Preventive Conservation as a Volunteer I’m part of a small group of volunteers who undertake preventive conservation at


Meet our Volunteer Guides

May 19, 2025 3:44 pm Published by Comments Off on Meet our Volunteer Guides

What is it like being a guide at The Bowes Museum? It’s stimulating, uplifting and fun! Our twenty guides come


A woman looking at paintings in a gallery. The gallery has dark blue walls. She is focused on a frame that is black, with a painting of a seascape.

Meet Event Volunteer, Beverley

May 19, 2025 2:18 pm Published by Comments Off on Meet Event Volunteer, Beverley

I was originally born in Darlington and at age 9 I moved to the South of England with my parents.


A teenage boy with blonde hair and glasses stands in front of a glass case. The case contains several Museum artifacts.

Young Volunteers: Owen

November 6, 2024 10:22 am Published by Comments Off on Young Volunteers: Owen

Heritage Open Day 2024 at The Bowes Museum was an unforgettable experience for me. I had the honour of guiding


Joe completing a cleaning task with the collections team

Young Volunteers: Joe

October 21, 2024 1:21 pm Published by Comments Off on Young Volunteers: Joe

I have been visiting The Bowes Museum for as long as I can remember, seeing many different changes and exhibitions,


Work Experience Diary: Carys

July 18, 2024 3:30 pm Published by Comments Off on Work Experience Diary: Carys

When considering work experience, I always knew I’d like to go to The Bowes Museum. I’ve been visiting the Museum


Work Experience Diary: Abbie-Rebecca

July 16, 2024 1:09 pm Published by Comments Off on Work Experience Diary: Abbie-Rebecca

I wanted to do my work experience at The Bowes Museum because museums, especially those with extensive art collections, greatly


Meet Swan Explainer, Marilyn Elm

June 4, 2024 2:33 pm Published by Comments Off on Meet Swan Explainer, Marilyn Elm

When an opportunity was offered to volunteer as a ‘Swan Explainer’ at The Bowes Museum, I welcomed the chance to


Meet Curiosity Activator, Lucy Readman

June 4, 2024 2:23 pm Published by Comments Off on Meet Curiosity Activator, Lucy Readman

I started volunteering in October last year as a Swan Explainer during the conservation of the Silver Swan automaton. As