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Attraction Information
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.
The new Story Garden is also open regularly for tales of adventure and feats of daring do!
The beautiful park and gardens, featuring the newly opened play area and woodland walks, are an endless source of pleasure for family visitors.
The recent addition of a nature trail complements our 'Bags of Fun' which have been filled with games and activities and can be enjoyed in the grounds.
Both are available from the Museum's Reception Desk.
From the famous Silver Swan to the infamous two-headed calf, The Bowes Museum has lots to offer on a fun filled family day out!
Opening hours
Galleries and Exhibitions
Monday to Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Closed 25 and 26 December and 1 January.
Location
Address
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Barnard Castle,
County Durham,
DL12 8NP,
England
Phone number
01833 690606
Pricing
Children under 16: Free
Adults: £10.50
Concessions: £9.50
Students: £6.00
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FAQ & Additional Information
The Bowes Museum has not told us about their parking.
No, there are no toilets available.
The Museum has public toilets on the first floor. An accessible toilet can be found on the ground floor along to the East side of Reception. In addition, there are public toilets outside at the rear of the building which are available from 08:00.
No, there are no baby changing facilities.
The Bowes Museum has not told us if you can bring a picnic.
Baby Changing facilities can be found in the Ladies Toilet on the ground floor. Milk warming facilities are available in Cafe Bowes.
Yes, there is an onsite restaurant and snacks are available.
Cafe Bowes is situated on the ground floor and offers a variety of hot and cold locally sourced food and drink for all visitors. The shop sells a range of snacks and goodies while the beautiful park and gardens provide the ideal environment for a relaxed picnic.
No, The Bowes Museum is not wheelchair friendly.
No, The Bowes Museum have stated they are not pushchair friendly.
The Bowes Museum has not told us if they are dog friendly.
Additional Info
Anything else I should know?
There is an onsite shop
