The Bowes Museum

Celebrate Heritage Open Days with free admission to The Bowes Museum and a packed programme of activities inspired by this year's theme, Everyday Histories.

Enjoy guided tours, including rare behind-the-scenes access to the museum's vaults, hands-on artist maker workshops, interactive object handling sessions and a self-led trail created by the museum's Young Volunteers.

Discover Norman Cornish: A Life in Sketchbooks, explore the artist's depictions of life in the Durham coalfield and have a go at sketching your own creations at the Cornish Sketchbook station. Visitors can also see the famous Silver Swan in action, enjoy refreshments in Café Bowes and browse the museum shop. With free entry for all ages, it's the perfect opportunity to experience England's largest festival of history and culture.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

1000-1700

Sunday 13 September:

1000-1700

Location & directions

The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP

Directions:

Plenty of parking spaces in the grounds and EV chargers are available. Additional on street parking near by. A short walk from the centre of Barnard Castle approximately10-15 minutes walk. What3Words: legroom.crest.contacts. More details are here https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/visit/

Contact on day:

Sally Pearson

Telephone number:

+441833690606

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Please contact for us for any specific requirements so that we can help to make your visit enjoyable. Telephone 01833 690606

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