Family

Family Open Day

21 February 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free to all

A free day of family-friendly activities.

Join us for a free day of family-friendly activities. Inspired by the museum’s Pippa Hale: Pet Project exhibition, enjoy a variety of activities as we celebrate all things pets at the museum. Try your hand at pet-themed pottery painting, learn about conservation, take part in a lively pet-inspired dance workshop and hear from talented young curators about their work. There’s something for all the family to enjoy!

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Address

The Bowes Museum

Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP
01833 690606

Opening times

Mon – Sun, 10am – 5pm Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan

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