A Warning To Heretics
Sat 23 Jan 10 - Sun 07 Mar 10
One of the oldest and most intriguing paintings in The Bowes Museum’s collection is the focal point of a new display. The small panel, A Miracle of the Sacrament by ... 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.
Reading Room Open Day 20 March, 10.00 - 1.00,
Those disappointed when earlier Open Days were oversubscribed have a further opportunity to view the recently completed Reading Room, at the top of the Museum’s central dome. The room will be ...more
Archaeology Fun Day: Stone 21 March, 11.00 – 1.00 & 2.00 – 4.00,
Handle prehistoric stone tools, take part in a hunter-gatherer Museum trail and make stone & shell beaded jewellery. There will also be a demonstration of flint knapping with Karl Lee. Numbers are ...more
Easter Family Fun 3 April, 10.00 - 4.00,
A Family Fun Day on Saturday 3 April includes making fluffy chicks and cards. These drop in sessions take place between 10.00 – 4.00 and are free for children, who must be accompanied by an ...more
Easter Bonnets for Boys and Girls 5 April, 10.30 - 12.00, 12.15 - 1.45 & 2.15 - 3.45,
The fun continues on Monday 5 April when youngsters can create their own Easter bonnet. Boys, don’t be fooled into thinking this is a girly activity or you’ll miss out on making a top hat, ...more
Archaeology Fun Day: Pottery 6 April, 11.00 – 1.00 & 2.00 – 4.00,
Handle original and replica pottery vessels and fragments, go ‘potty’ in a Museum trail and decorate an Easter egg cup. There’ll also be an opportunity to reconstruct a broken vessel ...more
Gallery Talk – Director’s Choice 8 April, 2.30,
Join the Museum’s Director, Adrian Jenkins, for this gallery talk to complement Goya’s Prison: the Year of Despair. Free with normal admission. ...more
Vacation Chamber Orchestra 9 April, 7.30,
Enjoy an evening of entertainment with the Vacation Chamber Orchestra, including works by Vivaldi, performed by members of the UK’s top conservatoires and universities. The Friends of The Bowes ...more
Archaeology Fun Day: Metal 10 April, 11.00 – 1.00 & 2.00 – 4.00,
Get up close to metal objects from the collection, including Anglo Saxon jewellery, before going on to take part in a metal detectors’ trail around the Museum and viewing conservators at work on ...more
Artist Workshop - English Landscape Part 1 30 April, 10.00 - 5.00,
Explore English Landscape Tradition with artist Linda Birch, looking at the ways English artists have interpreted landscape and examining the influences they had on the tradition of English ...more
Artist Workshop - Explore English Landscape Tradition (part 2) 17 May, 10.00 - 5.00,
Explore English Landscape Tradition with artist Linda Birch, looking at the ways English artists have interpreted landscape and examining the influences they had on the tradition of English landscape ...more
Choral Concert 22 May, 7.30,
A diverse evening of entertainment is promised by members of Barnard Castle School Choral Society. The Friends of The Bowes Museum Music Group Event - Adults £12.00, Friends £10.00, Under ...more
Family Fun Day 1 June, 11.00 - 4.00,
Come along and enjoy a day of family fun as the Museum celebrates half term week. ...more
Artist Worshop - Historical Animal Printing 4 June, 10.00 - 5.00,
Join artist Linda Birch for a workshop on Historical Animal Painting. She’ll address what the cave painters were up to and the significance of animals in medieval painting. £28.00 ...more
Festival Stories 13 June, 11.00 - 1.00 & 2.00 - 4.00,
Join storyteller Adam Bushnell for entertaining tales, as part of the Swaledale Festival. Starting at 11am and 12noon in the grounds of the museum - no need to book. ...more
The Beamish & Reliability Run 20 June, 10.00 - 12.00,
Classic cars check into the grounds of the Museum as part of the annual endurance and reliability trials. ...more
Seasonal Market 20 June, 10.00 - 4.00,
Free outdoor event in the Museum grounds, organised by Barnard Castle Farmers’ Market. ...more
Gala Concert for Friend's Anniversary 10 July, 7.30,
A gala concert to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Friends of The Bowes Museum, featuring classical music from each decade. The Friends of The Bowes Museum Music Group Event - Adults ...more
All’s Well That Ends Well 7, 8, 9, 10 July, 7.30,
The Castle Players will perform their annual Shakespeare production in the grounds of the Museum. ...more
Artist Workshop - Small is 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
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
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
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
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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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