The Bowes Museum

Upcoming events at The Bowes Museum

The Bowes Museum is a museum in Barnard Castle. Near Here currently lists at least 17 upcoming events, including Marshall Gilmour Webbs In Concert at The Bowes Museum, Nature Spotters and Gallery Takeover.

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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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 Aug19:30Bowes Museum

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Nature & Outdoors

Nature Spotters

Gather with us in an outdoor-inspired campsite in the Conversation Gallery. Discover the fascinating world of wildlife in the parkland, delve into the natural wonders that influenced some of the museum’s treasures and play games inspired by the great outdoors. Recommended for under 10s, children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking required. Please contact

Tue 18 AugBowes Museum

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Nature & Outdoors

Nature Spotters

Gather with us in an outdoor-inspired campsite in the Conversation Gallery. Discover the fascinating world of wildlife in the parkland, delve into the natural wonders that influenced some of the museum’s treasures and play games inspired by the great outdoors. Recommended for under 10s, children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking required. Please contact

Tue 18 Aug12:00Bowes Museum

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Arts & Culture

Gallery Takeover

Take a closer look at the art around you, then make something inspired by what you find. It might be a figure from a portrait, a tree from a landscape or something entirely your own. Guided by a member of the Learning Team, you’ll experiment with clay as you sculpt a unique piece influenced by what

Wed 19 AugBowes Museum

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Arts & Culture

Gallery Takeover

Take a closer look at the art around you, then make something inspired by what you find. It might be a figure from a portrait, a tree from a landscape or something entirely your own. Guided by a member of the Learning Team, you’ll experiment with clay as you sculpt a unique piece influenced by what

Wed 19 Aug11:30Bowes 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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Community

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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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.

Tue 25 Aug11:30Bowes Museum

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Community

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 own at home. Recommended for families and nature lovers, children under 14 must be accompanied. Please contact the

Tue 25 Aug12:00Bowes Museum

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Workshops & Classes

Art as Protest: A Vivienne Westwood-Inspired Workshop

Fashion isn’t just what you wear – it’s a statement. A form of protest. Explore pieces from Vivienne Westwood’s collection and uncover how she used fashion to challenge power and how you can use creativity to make your voice heard. Recommended for bold voices aged 13 – 18, under 14s must be accompanied. Please contact

Wed 26 AugBowes Museum

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Workshops & Classes

Art as Protest: A Vivienne Westwood-Inspired Workshop

Fashion isn’t just what you wear – it’s a statement. A form of protest. Explore pieces from Vivienne Westwood’s collection and uncover how she used fashion to challenge power and how you can use creativity to make your voice heard. Recommended for bold voices aged 13 – 18, under 14s must be accompanied. Please contact

Wed 26 Aug03:30Bowes Museum

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Workshops & Classes

Art as Protest: A Vivienne Westwood-Inspired Workshop

Fashion isn’t just what you wear – it’s a statement. A form of protest. Explore pieces from Vivienne Westwood’s collection and uncover how she used fashion to challenge power and how you can use creativity to make your voice heard. Recommended for bold voices aged 13 – 18, under 14s must be accompanied. Please contact

Wed 26 Aug15:30Bowes Museum

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Community

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 the creative decisions that shape the gallery experience. This is a drop-in session, taking place in the Exhibition Gallery. Recommended for adults.

Thu 3 SeptBowes Museum

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Community

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 the creative decisions that shape the gallery experience. This is a drop-in session, taking place in the Exhibition Gallery. Recommended for adults.

Thu 3 Sept12:00Bowes Museum

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Community

Around £55

Sew-cial at The Bowes

Unleash your creativity in our Vivienne Westwood–inspired sewing workshops . Each of the sessions stands alone with a complete project, while together they form a creative journey exploring style, technique and self-expression o f stitches, samples and wearable art.

Sun 6 SeptBowes Museum

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Community

Around £55

Sew-cial at The Bowes

Unleash your creativity in our Vivienne Westwood–inspired sewing workshops . Each of the sessions stands alone with a complete project, while together they form a creative journey exploring style, technique and self-expression o f stitches, samples and wearable art.

Sun 6 Sept11:30Bowes Museum

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