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British Sporting Art
Tue 11 May 10 - Sun 10 Oct 10
British Sporting Art, will explore the genre of Sporting Art in Britain, from horseracing and hunting to boxing, football and cricket. Central to the theme of the exhibition, ... view details
Forthcoming Events
The display of the collections and exhibitions are accompanied by a vibrant events programme. Gallery talks and lectures, family fun days, outdoor festivals, theatre and music are some of the delights on offer.
See below for upcoming events.
British Sporting Art Lecture 29 July, 2.30 - 3.30,
Laura Layfield, curator of the British Sporting Art exhibition, explores the rise in popularity of Sporting Art in Britain during the 18th Century. ...more
Object of the Month - July Throughout July - Every Thursday at 2.30
With over 30,000 items in the Museum collections there is always something new to discover in this recently transformed treasure house. The idea of an Object of the Month is viewed as a way of ...more
Artist Workshop - Small is Very Beautiful 30 July, 10.00 - 5.00,
Small is Beautiful with artist Linda Birch, when a day with coloured pencils, watercolours and decorative objects is on the agenda, taking the Museum’s fine collection of jewellery as ...more
Introductory Guided Tours 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31 July, 10.45 & 2.00,
A guided tour given by The Friends of The Bowes Museum will take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 10.45 from reception & 2.00 from the Picture Galleries. ...more
The Medieval Summer Festival 31 July, 10.00 - 4.00,
The grounds of The Bowes Museum are set to turn into a medieval encampment next month, to mark the Festival of British Archaeology. This Medieval Summer Festival, promises a packed programme of ...more
Gallery Talk - British Sporting Art 3 August, 2.30,
Join Laura Layfield, curator of British Sporting Art, for an introductory tour of the exhibition. No booking required. ...more
Clay Tile Making 3 & 4 August, 11.00 - 1.00 & 2.00 - 4.00,
Make a clay tile, inspired by the British Sporting Art exhibition, with Education Officer, Amy Longstaff. Booking required on 01833 694602. £2.00 per tile. ...more
A Midsummer Night’s Dream 12 August, 7.30,
A Chapterhouse Theatre production in the magnificent grounds of the Museum. Shakespeare’s renowned romantic comedy comes alive with magnificent costumes, wonderful sets & a specially ...more
Gallery Talk - British Sporting Art 17 August, 2.30,
Join Laura Layfield, curator of British Sporting Art, for an introductory tour of the exhibition. No booking required. ...more
Children’s workshops – Toys 18 August, 10.00 - 4.00,
Make a peg doll with Education Officer Amy Longstaff or take part in do it yourself craft activities in the ‘wet’ vault in these free drop in sessions. ...more
Family Fun Day 25 August, 11.00 - 4.00,
A day of Family Fun includes making animal finger puppets with textile artist Lone Helliwell, making animal masks and split pin moving animals with education officer Amy Longstaff, storytelling with ...more
Object of the Month - Chesterfield Panelling Throughout August- Every Thursday at 2.30
One of the treasures of The Bowes Museum’s sequence of period room panelling will be highlighted as the Object of the Month this month. Curator Howard Coutts will reveal the story behind a ...more
Family Fun Day 27 August, 11.00 - 4.00,
Join Lip Lee to learn how to make origami swans, bookmarks and swans on sticks, make clay swans with Amy Longstaff or join Samantha Belcher for archaeology activities in these drop in sessions. ...more
Gallery Talk - British Sporting Art 31 August, 2.30,
Join Laura Layfield, curator of British Sporting Art, for an introductory tour of the exhibition. No booking required. ...more
Introductory Guided Tours 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11,12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29, 31 Aug, 10.45 & 2.00,
A guided tour given by The Friends of The Bowes Museum will take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 10.45 from reception & 2.00 from the Picture Galleries. ...more
Insight* - Project for 16 - 25 year olds 2 - 20 August,
Insight* at The Bowes Museum Are you 16 - 25 and interested in the Arts? Do you want to learn more from Artists working in Museums and Galleries? Would you like to gain a Silver Arts ...more
Children’s workshops – Stained Glass 1 September, 10.00 - 4.00,
Create a stained glass panel with Education Officer Amy Longstaff or take part in do it yourself craft activities in the ‘wet’ vault during these drop in sessions. Children must be ...more
Reading Room Open Day 12 September, 10.30 - 12.30 & 2.00 - 4.00,
View the fabulous Reading Room at the very pinnacle of the Museum with its stunning view across the Dales. Staff and volunteers will be available for any questions you may have regarding the ...more
Gallery Talk - British Sporting Art 14 September, 2.30,
Join Laura Layfield, curator of British Sporting Art, for an introductory tour of the exhibition. No booking required. ...more
Seasonal Market 19 September, 10.00 - 4.00,
Free outdoor event in the Museum grounds, organised by Barnard Castle Farmers’ Market. ...more
Artist Workshop - Drawing Around the Museum 24 September, 10.00 - 5.00,
Join artist Linda Birch in Drawing Around the Museum, concentrating on finding unusual angles inside the Museum, and whether perspective matters or not! A project will be given on the day. ...more
Catherine Leonard Debut 25 September, 7.30,
Making her debut at The Bowes Museum, Catherine will play piano music from the Classical and Romantic periods, including works by Beethoven and Schumann. The Friends of The Bowes Museum Music Group ...more
Gallery Talk - British Sporting Art 28 September, 2.30,
Join Laura Layfield, curator of British Sporting Art, for an introductory tour of the exhibition. No booking required. ...more
Introductory Guided Tours 1 July - 30 September, 10.45 & 2.00,
Volunteers of the Friends of The Bowes Museum will be offering free guided tours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10.45 and 2.00 and on Saturdays and Sundays at 2.00 during the months of ...more
Object of the Month - The Gainford Stone Throughout September- Every Thursday at 2.30
Every object has a story to tell, and this series of free Gallery Talks highlights both well-loved and less familiar objects from the permanent collection. No booking required. This months Object ...more
The Big Draw 23 October, 1.00 - 4.00,
Come along and take part in this annual event, which is rolled out across the country. ...more
Family Fun Day 26 October, 11.00 - 4.00,
A day of fun activities for all the family to celebrate Half Term. ...more
Object of the Month - Sappho Throughout October- Every Thursday at 2.30
Every object has a story to tell, and this series of free Gallery Talks highlights both well-loved and less familiar objects from the permanent collection. No booking required. This months Object ...more
Lantern Making Workshops 27 - 29 October, 11.00 – 1.00 & 2.00 – 4.00,
Have fun making a ‘withie’ lantern before returning for a grand parade on Saturday. £5.00 per lantern. Booking required on 01833 690606. ...more
Artist Workshop - Making an Abstract 29 October, 10.00 - 5.00,
Join artist Linda Birch as she chooses a painting from the Museum’s collection to interpret as an abstract, working in acrylics, pastels or watercolour. £28.00 Adults, £24.00 ...more
Lantern Parade 30 October, from 5.30,
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Object of the Month - November Throughout November- Every Thursday at 2.30
Every object has a story to tell, and this series of free Gallery Talks highlights both well-loved and less familiar objects from the permanent collection. No booking required. ...more
Artist Workshop - Silver Point 26 November, 10.00 - 5.00,
Join artist Linda Birch for a masterclass on Silver Point, which appeared in Italy in the 15th Century and is perhaps best known in the work of Leonardo and Albrecht Durer. This method of drawing uses ...more
Christmas Carol Concert 10 December, 7.30,
Barnard Castle School Chapel Choir presents traditional carols and Christmas music with mulled wine and mince pies The Friends of The Bowes Museum Music Group Event For any queries or to book ...more
Christmas Market 19 December, 10.00 - 4.00,
This annual market has become a popular fixture in the Museum’s annual calendar. This free outdoor event takes place in the beautiful grounds. ...more
Object of the Month - December Throughout December- Every Thursday at 2.30
Every object has a story to tell, and this series of free Gallery Talks highlights both well-loved and less familiar objects from the permanent collection. No booking required. This months ...more