The Bowes Museum
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8NP
Tel: +44 01833 690606
OnlineBooking
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Day Ticket | £19.00 per person per day |
Day Ticket with Gift Aid | £20.90 per person per day |
Local Membership | £16.00 per ticket type |
Membership | £18.00 per ticket type |
Under 18s, students and carers | Free |
Enjoy unlimited entry at The Bowes Museum and temporary exhibitions all year around.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Visit England VisitEngland Award Quality Food and Drink 2023 2023
- Visit England Visitor Ready 2024
TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent1188
- Very Good463
- Average134
- Poor39
- Terrible28
Recent Reviews:
- mdrsleeCumbria, United KingdomAn outstanding museum with wide ranging content.Sunday, 25th August 2024There are many exceptional permanent displays at the museum but what makes a visit memorable are the special exhibitions. The current Stitch in Time and Cornish/Lowry paintings exhibitions are... Read full review
- P_and_D_TrippersStaffordTerrific exhibitions and enchanting silver swan automatonThursday, 5th September 2024Visited the Bowes Museum specifically to see the Lowry/Cornish Exhibition and the Stories in Stitch Exhibition. Both exhibitions were excellent. I have loved Lowry since at school and had enjoyed a... Read full review
- Julia MPoulton Le Fylde, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesWell worth a visit just a short walk from town centre.Tuesday, 24th September 2024We spent almost 5 hours exploring this amazing museum. So eclectic with super friendly staff, lovely cafe and attractive grounds. Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Facility for service dogs
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking Onsite
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Access Information
Opening Times
2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* Closed 25, 26 Dec & 1 Jan. Cafe opening 10:00-16:30 (last orders 4pm). Shop opening 10:00-16:30.