Winter Opening Hours for the museum and Café Bowes: 5 January to 28 February 2026 10:30am to 4pm, seven days a week.

Pippa Hale: Pet Project

26 July 2025 - 1 March 2026

See the museum’s renowned ceramic collection re-imagined into a vibrant and interactive experience for all ages.

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Joséphine:
A woman of Taste & Fashion

Until 1 February 2026

Discover the timeless elegance, craftsmanship and innovation of Joséphine Bowes’ textile collection.

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Dressed for Departure:
Fashion in the age of rail

27 September 2025 - 1 February 2026

Commemorating the Stockton and Darlington Railway’s bicentenary.

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Children
21 Feb 2026
10:30am - 4pm, free admission

Family Open Day

A woman leans over a table helping two young children with an arts-and-crafts activity. The children sit at a bright yellow table covered with paper, glue sticks, markers, string, and other craft supplies. The girl on the left is drawing on purple paper while the boy on the right works with a marker. The scene takes place in a well-lit room with pastel walls and wooden shelves in the background.
Special Events
14 Feb 2026
6 - 9:30pm

Bowes Lates

A grand historic building is illuminated at night with warm golden lighting, highlighting its ornate architecture and symmetrical façade. The dark sky above is scattered with faint star trails, and the building’s reflection glimmers in the water in the foreground.
SEASONAL

February Half-Term at The Bowes Museum

Two children play on a large, soft, mound-like installation covered in colourful drawings and patterns. One child balances with arms outstretched while another climbs nearby. The room has bold pink and green walls with silhouetted figures painted on them, and a tall column rises to a dark ceiling with spotlights, suggesting a museum or gallery setting.
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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.

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