Opening hours are from 10am – 5pm daily. Café Bowes closes 4.30pm. Friday 27 March: Please note, Café Bowes will close at 4pm.

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.

FIND OUT MORE
A full‑body figure stands against a plain light background wearing an elaborate sculptural outfit made from many layered garments. The clothing pieces are brightly coloured and vary in patterns and textures, including jackets, shirts, skirts, and fabric panels stacked and draped to form a voluminous, mound‑like silhouette. The figure also wears bright red tights and matching shoes, with only the legs visible beneath the mass of clothing.

Spring Holiday

28 March - 19 April

Spring has sprung at The Bowes Museum, and there’s plenty for families to discover this school holiday.

FIND OUT MORE
A child sits at a bright yellow craft table in a colourful room with orange walls and large windows. The child is creating a cardboard craft structure, using materials such as coloured pens, string, paper shapes, and glue. The table is covered with additional craft supplies, including scissors, tape, and paper tubes. An adult stands nearby, partially visible.
Visit Discover What’s On Membership

WHAT’S ON

SEE ALL EVENTS
EXHIBITION
28 March 2026 - 6 September 2026

Vivienne Westwood: Rebel – Storyteller – Visionary

A full‑body figure stands against a plain light background wearing an elaborate sculptural outfit made from many layered garments. The clothing pieces are brightly coloured and vary in patterns and textures, including jackets, shirts, skirts, and fabric panels stacked and draped to form a voluminous, mound‑like silhouette. The figure also wears bright red tights and matching shoes, with only the legs visible beneath the mass of clothing.
SEASONAL

Spring Holiday

A child sits at a bright yellow craft table in a colourful room with orange walls and large windows. The child is creating a cardboard craft structure, using materials such as coloured pens, string, paper shapes, and glue. The table is covered with additional craft supplies, including scissors, tape, and paper tubes. An adult stands nearby, partially visible.
Concert
15 May 2026
Doors open at 6:30pm. Concert begins at 7:30pm.

Elles Bailey In Concert at The Bowes Museum

A person stands in a doorway holding a mug with both hands. They are wearing a light-coloured knit sweater, layered necklaces, bracelets, and a brown belt bag. Warm, golden lighting illuminates the wooden doorframe and the scene, giving it a cozy, relaxed atmosphere.
GET INVOLVED

Volunteer

 GET INVOLVED

PLAN YOUR VISIT

FIND OUT MORE

All the information you need to make the most of your visit. Find out more about admission, how to find us, facilities and accessibility.

Families

FAMILIES

No-one will be bored at The Bowes Museum. Find out what's on for families here.

PARKS AND GARDENS

Rest, play and breathe in our magical park and gardens.

Café Bowes

CAFÉ BOWES

Nourishing, seasonal tasty food and drinks in gorgeous surroundings.

COLLECTIONS

Discover the collections

ART

FASHION & TEXTILES

DESIGN

YOUR
VISIT

With wonders at every turn there’s something for everyone.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

MEET &
CELEBRATE

We’ve beautiful spaces for all your entertainment needs.

LEARN ABOUT VENUE HIRE

SUPPORT
US

We’re a charity and need your help.

FIND OUT WAYS TO SUPPORT US