About The Bowes Museum

The young and the young-at-heart can explore The Bowes Museum through the provision of interactive games and activities throughout the Museum.

Grab yourselves a family guidebook from the Reception Desk and explore the collections to your hearts' content!

Events, including our ever-popular family fun days and art and craft workshops take place throughout the year at weekends and during the school holidays.

Attraction Details

Opening Times

Galleries and Exhibitions

Monday to Friday 10:00 - 17:00

Closed 25 and 26 December and 1 January.

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The Bowes Museum

Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP, England

Tel: 01833 690606

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Last updated: 16:47 24/07/2026

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