The Bowes Museum
Barnard Castle, County Durham · ★ 4.6 · 5,045 visitor reviews
Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP
About
The young and the young-at-heart can explore The Bowes Museum through the provision of interactive games and activities throughout the Museum. Grab yourselves a family guidebook from the Reception Desk and explore the collections to your hearts' content! Events, including our ever-popular family fun days and art and craft workshops take place throughout the year at weekends and during the school holidays.
The new Story Garden is also open regularly for tales of adventure and feats of daring do! The beautiful park and gardens, featuring the newly opened play area and woodland walks, are an endless source of pleasure for family visitors. The recent addition of a nature trail complements our 'Bags of Fun' which have been filled with games and activities and can be enjoyed in the grounds.
Both are available from the Museum's Reception Desk. From the famous Silver Swan to the infamous two-headed calf, The Bowes Museum has lots to offer on a fun filled family day out!
Good for: all ages, babies toddlers, older children, teenagers, young children
Categories
Facilities
- Onsite Parking
- Baby Changing
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Entrance
- Contactless Payment
Prices
Opening times
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Common questions
What can families do at The Bowes Museum?
Families can explore collections through interactive games and activities, grab a family guidebook, and discover the famous Silver Swan. The park and gardens feature a play area and woodland walks.
Is The Bowes Museum suitable for young children?
Yes, the museum welcomes all ages from babies and toddlers to teenagers. Family fun days and art workshops take place throughout the year during school holidays.
What are the opening hours for The Bowes Museum?
The museum is open every day from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The beautiful park is an endless source of pleasure for family visitors.
Does The Bowes Museum have parking?
Yes, there is on-site parking with accessible spaces and an accessible entrance. Baby changing and wheelchair accessibility are available throughout.
Is there outdoor space at The Bowes Museum?
Yes, the museum has beautiful park and gardens with a newly opened play area, woodland walks, and a nature trail. Bags of Fun filled with games and activities are available from reception.
What families say
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