The Bowes Museum

Upcoming events at The Bowes Museum

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Around £10

Front Row: The Bowes Legacy

Join Gibside historian and writer Val Scully, author of My Name is Eleanor, a work inspired by John Bowes’ grandmother. As she explores the story of The Bowes Museum from a perspective which makes its creation ‘for the people’ no surprise at all, she will share an insight into the social, economic and industrial history

Sun 14 JunBowes Museum

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Around £15

Bowes Lates

Art and culture after hours… Experience The Bowes Museum like never before at Bowes Lates. Step inside after hours and explore the galleries in a new light, soaking up the museum’s unique atmosphere once the doors have closed to the public. Tickets Tickets available via Eventbrite. General Admission: £15 (Members go free) Brush & Bubbles:

Sat 20 JunBowes Museum

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Brush & Bubbles

Artist Betty Barnet Brown will introduce you to a selection of striking portraits in the Blue Picture Gallery, each featuring flamboyant hats, dramatic hairstyles and extraordinary headpieces, before guiding you to create a painting of your own. You might choose to make a direct copy, transform the work into a self-portrait using your own face,

Sat 20 JunBowes Museum

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Around £25

DIY Designer T-Shirts

Inspired by Vivienne Westwood: Rebel – Storyteller – Visionary, you can design your own DIY Designer T-shirt in this drop-in workshop led by fashion designer Kelly Ewing. With more than 20 years’ experience, including showcasing work at London Fashion Week, Kelly combines craftsmanship and expressive design in this creative, hands-on session. This event is part

Sat 20 JunBowes Museum

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Around £10

Bringing Subjects to Life

Unlock the power of object-based learning and discover new ways to inspire your students. Join us for six specialist 90-minute CPD sessions led by museum experts, designed to help you bring artworks, artefacts and collection stories into your classroom. All sessions take place online via Zoom, and you’re welcome to join as many, or as

Thu 25 JunBowes Museum

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Around £50

An Audience with Peter Smithson

Join An Audience with Peter Smithson at The Bowes Museum for an insightful talk exploring his renowned Vivienne Westwood collection and the stories behind it.

Sat 4 JulBowes Museum

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History & HeritageLive Music

Around £45

Marshall Gilmour Webbs In Concert at The Bowes Museum

Experience an unforgettable evening of live music as Marshall Gilmour Webbs join us at the Bowes Museum. Fresh from their appearance at the Cropredy Festival, and ahead of their appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe, Marshall Gilmour Webbs will stop off at the museum to play in the intimate setting of the museum’s Jubilee Room. ‘Marshall

Sat 15 AugBowes Museum

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Children & Family

Step Into Westwood: A Family Adventure Through Fashion Rebellion

Step into the world of Vivienne Westwood, the ultimate rule-breaker of fashion, in a family-friendly tour that brings her exhibition to life. Discover the stories stitched into her most daring outfits and unlock the secrets behind her visionary style. Meet in the Reception, recommended for ages 5-12, children under 14 must be accompanied. Please contact the learning team

Tue 25 AugBowes Museum

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Bug Hotels

Join us in the wildflower meadow behind the museum to find bugs at the Bowes. Build eco-friendly bug hotels and learn about the importance of insects in the parkland. Use the #Bowesbugs on Instagram, when making your for families and nature lovers, children under 14 must be accompanied. Please contact the

Tue 25 AugBowes Museum

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Vivienne Westwood: Rebel – Storyteller – Visionary Spotlight Tour

Join Rachel Whitworth, Curator (Fashion & Textiles), for a special Spotlight Tour of our latest exhibition. Gain insight into how the exhibition was brought to life, from the careful selection of objects to the thoughtful display of pieces from The Bowes Museum’s collection alongside designs by Vivienne Westwood. Discover the stories behind the curation and

Thu 3 SeptBowes Museum

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Vivienne Westwood: Rebel – Storyteller – Visionary

Discover the Vivienne Westwood: Rebel Storyteller & Visionary exhibition at The Bowes Museum — a bold exploration of the design icon’s pioneering fashion legacy.

Sat 26 SeptBowes Museum

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Bowes Babies

Bowes Babies are special sessions designed for our youngest visitors aged 0–5 and their families. Join a member of our Learning Team in the Conversation Gallery for an opportunity for little ones to play, explore and connect.  Guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework, these sessions encourage children to discover the museum

Wed 30 DecBowes Museum

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LGBTQIA+ Object Trail

Collect a trail booklet from reception and learn about the stories and emotions objects hold through the lived experiences of those who identify as LGBTQIA+.

Fri 1 JanBowes Museum

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Free! (worth double-checking)

Children & Family

Stay and Play

Time for The Bowes’ youngest visitors to explore and play in the Conversation Gallery, investigate materials and be creative in this self-led, free-play session. Suitable for children up to 5 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Thu 7 JanBowes Museum

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