The Bowes Museum is open daily. Closed only 25 & 26 December & 1 January.
The Silver Swan plays daily at 2.00.
As you drive through the gates the left-hand side of the drive will be closed on Tuesday 8 May, whilst a tree is being felled. A 2-way system will be put in place on the right hand side.
Galleries & Exhibitions
10.00 – 5.00, Free Daily Tours running 30 April - 31 October at 11.30 from reception
Smartify - Download this free app on the App Store or via Google play, then scan, identify and uncover the great stories behind some of your favourite artworks.
Please note, on the 20 of June The Music Room will be closed for a private event.
Admission Price
Enjoy unlimited entry at The Bowes Museum and temporary exhibitions all year around.
| Annual Pass - Adults |
£14.00 |
| Annual Pass - Concessions (Over 60) |
£12.00 |
| Family Pass - 2 Adults (Up to 4 Children) |
£30.00 |
| Family Pass - 1 Adult (Up to 4 Children) |
£16.00 |
| Students (On production of Student Card) |
£6.00 |
| Children (Under 18) |
£5.00 |
Free Entry
| National Art Pass (On production of membership card) |
Free entry |
| Friends of The Bowes Museum |
Free entry |
| Children (Under 5) |
Free entry |
| Accompanying Carers |
Free entry |
Groups & Coaches
| Pre-booked groups of 12+ paying visitors |
£7.00 |
Click here for more information about Groups & Coaches
Café Bowes
| Open 10.00 – 4.30 |
Free entry |
Click here for more information about Café Bowes
Gift Shop
Open 10.00 - 4.45
|
Free entry |
Click here for more information about our Shop
Reading Room
| Operating on a two-week rota, for dates and times click here |
Free entry |
Anyone wishing to access the new facility is advised to make an appointment, which will also enable them to check that we hold the relevant material they seek.
To book call 01833 690606 ext 208, email libraryandarchives@thebowesmuseum.org.uk or write to The Reference Library and Archives, The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP.
Click here for more information about the Reading Room