Exhibition

Pippa Hale: Pet Project

26 July 2025 - 1 March 2026

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Discover playful ceramic-inspired installations, inviting interaction and creativity for all ages.

Contemporary artist Pippa Hale transforms a museum’s historic ceramic collection into a joyful, hands-on experience. Featuring oversized soft sculptures based on traditional animal figurines, the artist invites visitors of all ages to play, explore and create.

Alongside the interactive works is a display of the original ceramics, showcasing the craft and cultural stories behind them. Visitors are encouraged to learn about decorative techniques, and craft their own take-home figurines, blending heritage with imaginative play in a dynamic museum setting.

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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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