Ageing Better
November’s Conversation Wall, titled ‘Ageing Better’ presents a selection of 18th and 19th century paintings depicting different interpretations of ageing.
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5 Dec 2024
Young Volunteers: Owen
Heritage Open Day 2024 at The Bowes Museum was an unforgettable experience for me. I had the honour of guiding
Creating a Space to Explore Collections Care
Over the last two years there has been a spurt of object movement at Museum, spurred on by the implementation
Young Volunteers: Joe
I have been visiting The Bowes Museum for as long as I can remember, seeing many different changes and exhibitions,
Paris Then and Now
From Saturday 10th August until Wednesday 4th September, the Museum’s latest topical display will be on show on the ‘Conversation
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
I wanted to do my work experience at The Bowes Museum because museums, especially those with extensive art collections, greatly
Meet Volunteer Guide, Ray Morris
WHAT IS IT LIKE BEING A GUIDE AT THE BOWES MUSEUM? It’s fantastic, fascinating and fun! The 20+ guides come
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
I started volunteering in October last year as a Swan Explainer during the conservation of the Silver Swan automaton. As
Meet Library and Archives Volunteer, Rosie Bettison
I volunteer for the library and archives at The Bowes Museum, this role involves entering data on to the Museum’s
Meet Curiosity Activator, Alex Stoakes
I have been a Curiosity Activator Volunteer at the Museum since early April, when the four new gallery spaces first
Meet Gardening Volunteer, Gillian Pryce-Taylor
I moved to Barnard Castle ten years ago after a lifetime, well more than forty years, in education. My husband
Meet Co-Production Volunteer, Amy Bainbridge
My volunteering journey began last September when my youngest child started school. After struggling to find a job which would
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