Schools

Make lasting memories filled with curiosity and creativity with a school visit to The Bowes Museum. Set in a one-of-a-kind historic building surrounded by parkland, the museum is the perfect place for children and young people to explore art, history and ideas beyond the classroom.

Our expert team of Learning Producers and Artist Makers deliver fun, hands-on sessions that support the National Curriculum and encourage enquiry-based learning, teamwork and creative thinking.

School bookings are open.

If you have specific requirements for your group that you’d like to discuss with the team, we’d love to hear from you.

To enquire or book a group visit, please contact our Learning Producers, Connor and Harriet at learn@thebowesmuseum.org.uk.

We can’t wait to welcome you.

 

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LEARNING AT THE BOWES MUSEUM

Our education programme offers a diverse range of learning experiences for EYFS, SEN/D, KS1 and KS2, developed to support learning outside the classroom and linked to the National Curriculum, with strong links to art, history, literacy, STEM and PSHE.

Whether you’re exploring portraits, discovering design, or learning through play, we make it meaningful and memorable. You can revisit and share the exhibitions in the classroom or with parents using our accessible virtual gallery tours.

You can expect; 22 accessible and breath-taking galleries housing nationally significant collections, dedicated learning spaces, 22 acres of parkland with woodland trails and play areas and exhibitions that you won't see elsewhere.

Explore and book a tailored learning experiences for:

PRIMARY

SECONDARY

Self-Led Education Groups

Student self-led visit – £5 + VAT per student. Teachers and supervising adults go free (1 adult per 5 students recommended). 

Includes:

  • Entry to the Museum
  • Parkland play and use of outdoor trails
  • Access to current exhibitions

Creative Careers The Future Generation

Team Talk (45 minutes): £100 + VAT

Inspire your students with a behind-the-scenes look at careers in museums and the creative industries. Hear from our on-site team about their roles, career pathways and what it’s really like to work in the cultural sector.

Choose from talks by:

  • A Curator
  • An Artist Maker
  • A Conservator
  • The Production team (exhibition & design)
  • The Learning and Engagement team
  • Marketing team
  • Commercial Operations team

These interactive sessions include Q&As and can be adapted to suit different key stages.

Get in touch with our team via the Primary and Secondary school pages to arrange your visit.

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