The Bowes Museum
@thebowesmuseum.bsky.social
A stunning French-style museum in Barnard Castle with world-class art, fashion, design and 22 acres of parkland.
🦢 Today The Silver Swan had her health check, thanks to The Cumbria Clock Company. Regular care keeps her magic alive for future generations. ✨ #SilverSwan #TheBowesMuseum
September 23, 2025 at 11:47 AM
🦢 Today The Silver Swan had her health check, thanks to The Cumbria Clock Company. Regular care keeps her magic alive for future generations. ✨ #SilverSwan #TheBowesMuseum
Opening 26 July: Pippa Hale: Pet Project 🐾
This fun, interactive exhibition invites you to play with art.
From giant ceramic-inspired beanbags to community displays, this is one for all ages — turning the idea of fragile art on its head.
This fun, interactive exhibition invites you to play with art.
From giant ceramic-inspired beanbags to community displays, this is one for all ages — turning the idea of fragile art on its head.
June 30, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Opening 26 July: Pippa Hale: Pet Project 🐾
This fun, interactive exhibition invites you to play with art.
From giant ceramic-inspired beanbags to community displays, this is one for all ages — turning the idea of fragile art on its head.
This fun, interactive exhibition invites you to play with art.
From giant ceramic-inspired beanbags to community displays, this is one for all ages — turning the idea of fragile art on its head.
Now in the Blue Picture Gallery: Nude Pop-Up, a new intervention by our LGBTQIA+ working group Be You at The Bowes.
This installation asks visitors to reflect on the collection and their place in it. Hear more from Co-Production Curator Eleanor Thirlway.
This installation asks visitors to reflect on the collection and their place in it. Hear more from Co-Production Curator Eleanor Thirlway.
June 16, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Now in the Blue Picture Gallery: Nude Pop-Up, a new intervention by our LGBTQIA+ working group Be You at The Bowes.
This installation asks visitors to reflect on the collection and their place in it. Hear more from Co-Production Curator Eleanor Thirlway.
This installation asks visitors to reflect on the collection and their place in it. Hear more from Co-Production Curator Eleanor Thirlway.