Silver Swan Fundraising

Keep the magic of the Silver Swan alive 

The Silver Swan is one of the finest examples of 18^th century lifesize automata in the world. It operated daily until 2020, when pandemic related closures stopped its performance. It has undergone substantial essential maintenance, and is once again performing daily at 2pm, with an extra performance at 11.45am during school holidays. Your donation can help with the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of this extraordinary item.

How can I support? 

You can support the fundraising campaign today by:

• Donating online (click on the buttons below to choose your donation amount)
• Donating at the Front Desk
• Text to Donate

Text BOWES 5 to 70450 to donate £5. You can give any whole pound amount from £1 to £20 by changing the amount in your text e.g. Text BOWES 10 to 70450 to give £10 or Text Bowes 20 to 70450 to give £20. 

Texts will cost the donation amount plus one standard network rate message and you will be opting in to hearing more from us. If you would like to donate but do not wish to hear more from us, please text BOWESNOINFO before the amount instead. 

• Cheque payments

Please make payable to The Bowes Museum and send to the Development Office at The Bowes Museum, Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP

Contact development@thebowesmuseum.org.uk 

Any donation amount is welcome and will help us get closer to our target. Thank you for your support.