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

Virtual Tour > Second Floor

On the second floor you will find the second temporary exhibition area, along with major collections of paintings, ceramics and musical instruments. The Silver Swan is to be found on the second floor, adjacent to the magnificent Silver & Metals gallery.

Ceramics Galleries

The Bowes Museum has one of the most important collections of European ceramics in Britain, with a special strength in French pottery and porcelain

Ceramics Galleries

The Bowes Museum has one of the most important collections of European ceramics in Britain, with a special strength in French pottery and porcelain

Ceramics Galleries

The Bowes Museum has one of the most important collections of European ceramics in Britain, with a special strength in French pottery and porcelain

Silver & Metals Gallery

Displaying the Museum's collection of fine silver and metal ware, including an introduction to the famous Silver Swan musical automaton. Click to view 3D Tour

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Music Room Musical Instruments from the collections and artworks based on classical themes.

Picture Galleries

Featuring some of the Museum's most outstanding works of art, spanning the Renaissance to the late 19th Century.

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