Portrait of Mademoiselle Claus by Édouard Manet
Wed 24 Apr 13 - Sun 02 Jun 13
We are delighted to announce that a painting by Édouard Manet, judged to be of outstanding cultural importance, is to go on show in April. Manet’s Portrait of ... view details
General News > This Friday's Late Night Opening
The Friends of The Bowes Museum are holding a Christmas Shopping Evening on Friday 30 November between 5.00-7.00pm. Admission to this event is free and you can see the switching on of the Christmas Tree lights by Rt Hon Harry Vane, High Sheriff of Durham. The Town Cryer will be on hand to lead the celebrations alongside carols from “No Added Sugar” and festive tunes on Northumbrian Pipes. You can visit the Shop for a superb selection of Christmas decorations, food and wine, jewellery, special gifts, books, cards, diaries, calendars and much more. You can also enjoy festive treats in Café Bowes, including a special Christmas Meal at 7.00pm in Cafe Bowes (please pre-book your meal on 01833 690606).
A Christmas Raffle will be drawn at the Carol Concert on Friday 7 December with the following prizes:
Christmas Hamper
Christmas Cake
‘Oscar Wilde & the Ring of Death' by Giles Brandreth signed by the author
Bowes Museum Cookbook & Apron
Champagne Chocolates
2 Friends’ Memberships for a year
Meal for 2 in Café Bowes
Tickets are £1.00 from the Friends, the Shop and Reception