The Bowes Museum,
The Bowes Museum is a purpose built gallery which hosts a nationally renowned art collection. The building was designed by the French architect Jules Pellechet in a grand French style within landscaped gardens.
The museum contains an El Greco, paintings by Francisco Goya, Canaletto, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, François Boucher and a sizable collection of decorative art, ceramics, textiles, tapestries, clocks and costumes, as well as older items from local history.
An icon of the gallery is the musical automaton Silver Swan, which dates from 1773 and is by by John Joseph Merlin, a famous inventor of the time. The Bowes’ paid £200 for it in 1872.
Visitor facilities include a shop, cafe, and study/learning facilities.
Opening Times
Gallery and Exhibitions
Daily: 10.00 – 17.00
Café Bowes
10.00 – 4.30
Free entry
Shop
11.00 – 4.40
Free entry
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Ticket Prices
£9.00 Adults
£8.00 Concessions
£4.50 Students (on production of Student Card)
£12.00 6 Month Admission Pass
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Disabled Facilities
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