THE FRIENDS OF THE BOWES MUSEUM

The Friends of the Bowes Museum is to close after 75 years. At an Extraordinary General Meeting  at the museum on 16 April 2025, 92% of members present voted to close and wind up the affairs of the charity in response to falling numbers and income, and a lack of volunteers to run the organisation.

Friends Alumni will continue to enjoy unlimited access to The Bowes Museum for the duration of their membership and will receive the Bowes Arts newsletter until its final issue in September this year. When annual Friends memberships expire, individuals will be invited to join the museum directly as Members.

For further information follow the links below.

Contact 

Friends’ Office 

The Bowes Museum 

Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP 

Tel: 01833 690606 extension 233 (voicemail) 

E-mail:Friends.Alumni@thebowesmuseum.org.uk