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The Bowes Museum
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The Bowes Museum
Barnard Castle
DL12 8NP
County Durham
England
Collection details
Archaeology
Archives
Coins and Medals
Costume and Textiles
Decorative and Applied Art
Fine Art
Literature
Music
Natural Sciences
Personalities
Photography
Religion
Social History
Toys and Hobbies
Weapons and War
Facilities
Parking: yes
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Hearing disability facilities: yes
The Museum's reference library is staffed by the Friends of The Bowes Museum. It is open to readers on Thursdays 2.00pm-5.00pm. By appointment only.
The Friends of The Bowes Museum offer free guided tours of the galleries. For more information, or to pre-book your place please contact us.
Handling Sessions may be arranged in advance.
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01833 690606
General information (Fax)
:
01833 637163
E-mail
:
info@thebowesmuseum.org.uk
Website
:
www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk
Open
Open Daily 10.00 - 5.00 (Winter closing at 4.00 1 Nov - 29 Feb)
Closed
Closed only 25 & 26 Dec & 1 Jan
Admission charges
Adults: £7.00
Concessions (Disabled, over 60s, students, unwaged): £6.00
Under 16s, disabled carers, tour guides and accompanying coach drivers: FREE
Groups of 12 or more receive a discount on the normal admission price.
Photography and Video Permit: £3.00
FREE parking and admission to grounds
Proof of status is required for free and discounted tickets.
Discounts
International Council of Museums
Museums Association
Description
The Museum offers one of Britain's most fascinating museum experiences. Founded over 100 years ago, by Jihn and Joséphine Bowes, the magnificent building contains the greatest collection of European fine and decorative arts in the North of England. The designated collection contains works by Goya, El Greco and Canaletto. The Museum also houses a number of entertaining interactives and presents a programme of unmissable exhibitions which run throughout the year. Situated in beautiful grounds with acclaimed Café Bowes and Shop, The Bowes Museum provides a great day out for everyone.
Collections description
The Museum holds an outstanding collection of European fine and decorative arts of the period 1400-1875, specialising in French and Spanish paintings. There is an extensive collection of English furniture, European ceramics and textiles, as well as archaeological material and archives from County Durham and social history from Teesdale.
Key artists and exhibits
Silver Swan
;
James Cox
;
Pease Train
;
Clockwork Toys
;
Canaletto
;
El Greco
;
Goya
;
Tiepolo
;
Boucher
;
Revolving Band Clock
;
Giordano
;
Turner
;
Japanese Tiger
;
Portrait of Josephine Bowes
;
Portrait of John Bowes
;
Paintings by Josephine Bowes
Articles
Bowes Museum Famous Mechanical Swan Goes Back On Show In December
News In Brief - Week Ending November 14 2008
Picturing The Bible From Raphael To El Greco At The Bowes
News In Brief - Week Ending August 24 2008
News In Brief - Week Ending July 2008
News In Brief - Museums, Galleries And Heritage News
News In Brief - Week Ending June 15 2008
Trails
Art Treasures of the North East
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