Opening hours are from 10am – 5pm daily. Café Bowes closes 4.30pm.

Vivienne Westwood: Rebel - Storyteller - Visionary

28 March - 6 September 2026

A multi-gallery exhibition honouring one of fashion’s most provocative and imaginative British designers, Vivienne Westwood.

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Close-up of a mannequin wearing a vibrant, multicoloured fuzzy coat in shades of blue, purple, and yellow. Underneath is a white shirt with a bold pink and teal tartan tie. A gold orb-shaped brooch is pinned to the coat’s lapel.
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28 March 2026 - 6 September 2026

Vivienne Westwood: Rebel – Storyteller – Visionary

Close-up of a mannequin wearing a vibrant, multicoloured fuzzy coat in shades of blue, purple, and yellow. Underneath is a white shirt with a bold pink and teal tartan tie. A gold orb-shaped brooch is pinned to the coat’s lapel.
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In Concert at The Bowes Museum

A single microphone on a stand stands centered against a dark, moody blue background with a cracked concrete floor, evoking a dramatic stage atmosphere.
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1 Jan - 31 Mar

Remaking Memories Together

A brightly lit miniature theatre scene viewed through a red-framed window. The paper diorama shows several costumed figures on a stage, including performers holding props and a small dog at the front. A detailed illustrated audience forms the backdrop behind the stage.
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