The Bowes Museum
The Bowes Museum is a magnificent French château created in the late 19th century by John and Joséphine Bowes. The museum houses internationally renowned collections of European fine and decorative arts spanning five centuries.
We have a range of resources for families to make a visit extra special.
These resources include:
- play area
- woodland walks
- picnic areas
- museum explorer backpacks
- toddle trail
- interactive resources and orienteering trails
- summer family exhibitions
In addition, we hold regular family events in the school holidays. During term time we host a weekly toddler group and also an After School Club for children aged between 7-12 years. Please visit our website for more information.
When is it on?
- Time of day
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Morning
Afternoon - Session information
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10.00am - 5.00pm daily.
We are closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
Who to contact
- Telephone
-
01833 690 606
- info@thebowesmuseum.org.uk
- Website
- www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk
Where to go
- Address
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Newgate
Barnard Castle
County Durham - Postcode
- DL12 8NP
Other details
- Cost description
- For the most up to date admission, please refer to the website.
- Special offers to Children and Young People's Network (CYPN) Members
- Yes
- CYPN members get the following benefit(s):
- Carer goes free.
Local Offer
- Local Offer description
Our disabled facilities:
- level access
- lift
- assistance dogs permitted
- wheelchair hire - free loan
- wheelchair access in all areas
- Contact telephone
- 01833 690 606
- Contact email
- info@thebowesmuseum.org.uk
Durham County Council's Families Information Service does not promote nor endorse the services advertised on this website. Anyone seeking to use/access such services does so at their own risk and may make all appropriate enquiries about fitness for purpose and suitability to meet their needs.
Journey planner
Address: Newgate Barnard Castle County Durham
