The Bowes Museum

05/06/2026

🎶 Marshall Gilmour Webbs live at The Bowes Museum

Experience an unforgettable evening of live music in the intimate surroundings of the Jubilee Room.

Fresh from Cropredy Festival and ahead of appearances at the Edinburgh Fringe, Marshall Gilmour Webbs bring together four exceptional musicians for a night of soaring harmonies, eclectic instrumentation and beautiful songwriting.

Featuring:
✨ Louise Marshall (celebrated vocalist from the Jools Holland band)
✨ Romany Gilmour (of the hit "Between Two Points")
✨ Hattie Webb & Charley Webb (known for their work with Leonard Cohen and Tom Petty)

Expect music by The Roches, Dolly Parton, Billy Joel and Minnie Riperton, alongside original material.

🗓 Doors open: 6:30pm
🎶 Performance starts: 7:30pm
🍷 Licensed bar available

Why not make an evening of it? Café Bowes will be serving supper before the performance.

🎟 First two rows: £45
🎟 Standard: £40

Book your tickets today:

Experience an unforgettable evening of live music as Marshall Gilmour Webbs join us at the Bowes Museum. Fresh from their appearance at the Cropredy Festival, and ahead of their appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe, Marshall Gilmour Webbs will stop off at the museum to play in the intimate setting of....

05/06/2026

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If your enquiry is urgent, please contact us by:

📞 01833 690606
📧 [email protected]

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we work to resolve the issue.

Thank you for your understanding.

04/06/2026

💛 Could volunteering at The Bowes Museum be for you?

Karen joined The Bowes Museum as a Gallery Storyteller after a career in PR and communications. Nearly a year on, she's sharing her experience of volunteering, meeting new people and helping visitors discover the stories behind the collection.

If you've ever wondered what it's like to volunteer at the museum, Karen's blog offers a wonderful insight into the role and the people who make it so rewarding.

📖 Read Karen's story:
https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/meet-gallery-storyteller-karen/

Inspired to get involved? We'd love to hear from you.

📧 [email protected]

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

✨ Step into a magical midsummer evening at The Bowes Museum

Experience the museum after hours at Bowes Lates, when the galleries take on a whole new atmosphere.

Inspired by music and sound, this special evening features:

🎤 Live spoken word performances
🎨 Creative activities
🏛 Exclusive after-hours gallery access
🍴 A seasonal summer menu from Café Bowes

Want to make even more of your evening?

🎨 Brush & Bubbles – £50 (includes admission, grazing board. Booking fee applies)
👕 DIY Designer T-Shirts – £25 (includes admission. Booking fee applies)

🎟 Tickets from £15 (plus booking fee)
💛 Members go free

Book now and experience The Bowes Museum in a completely different light: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bowes-lates/

03/06/2026

📢 Join the team at The Bowes Museum

Looking for your next opportunity in arts, culture, hospitality or visitor experience?

We're currently recruiting for several exciting roles:

✨ Experiences and Learning Manager
🛠️ Production Assistant
👋 Welcome Team Supervisor
🍽️ Chef
☕ Catering Assistants

Whether you're passionate about creating memorable visitor experiences, delivering inspiring programmes, or working behind the scenes to bring exhibitions and events to life, we'd love to hear from you.

🔗 Learn more and apply:
https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/

02/06/2026

✨ Special Experiences at Bowes Lates ✨

Looking for something a little different? Alongside evening access to the museum, Bowes Lates offers two unique creative experiences:

🎨 Brush & Bubbles

Join artist Betty Brown for a relaxed painting workshop inspired by the striking portraits in the Blue Picture Gallery. Explore flamboyant hats, dramatic hairstyles and extraordinary headpieces before creating your own artwork, all accompanied by a glass of something fizzy and a bite to eat.

👕 DIY Designer T-Shirts

Inspired by Vivienne Westwood: Rebel – Storyteller – Visionary, this drop-in workshop with fashion designer Kelly Ewing invites you to customise your own t-shirt using painting, printing, stencilling and embellishment techniques. Explore fashion, identity and protest while creating a design that's uniquely yours.

🎟️ Book your tickets now:
https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bowes-lates/

01/06/2026

✨ What's on at The Bowes Museum this June? ✨

June is shaping up to be a busy month, with plenty of opportunities to get creative, learn something new and spend time at the museum.

📅 Tuesday 2 June – Volunteering Open Day
🎤 Sunday 14 June – Front Row: The Bowes Legacy
🧵 Sunday 14 June – Sew-cial at The Bowes
📚 Sunday 14 June – Bowes Book Club
🌙 Saturday 20 June – Bowes Lates
👶 Thursday 25 June – Bowes Babies

Whether you're interested in history, creativity, books, fashion or family activities, there's something for everyone this month.

🎟️ Learn more and book your tickets:
https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/

01/06/2026

💛 Happy National Volunteers' Week!

This week, we're celebrating and thanking the incredible volunteers who help make The Bowes Museum such a special place.

Did you know we have a team of more than 130 volunteers who support everything from welcoming visitors and caring for the collection to assisting with major events, exhibition previews and community programmes?

Over the past year, our volunteers have contributed more than 5,500 hours, helping to create memorable experiences for visitors and supporting the museum in countless ways.

Interested in joining the team? Why not come along to our Volunteering Open Day tomorrow and find out more about the opportunities available.

📧 [email protected]

🔗 https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/volunteering-open-day/

31/05/2026

✨ Front Row: The Bowes Legacy✨

Join Gibside historian and writer Val Scully, author of My Name is Eleanor, for a fascinating exploration of the Bowes family story.

Val will share insights into the social, economic and industrial history of the North East, revealing how the Bowes family helped shape transformative moments in the region's past.

Discover a new perspective on The Bowes Museum and why its creation "for the people" was a natural extension of the family's values and ambitions.

📍 Conversation Gallery
👥 Recommended for ages 16+
🎟️ £10 per person, plus admission

Book your place today: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/front-row-the-bowes-legacy/