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Heritage Open Days at The Bowes Museum
The Bowes Museum · 12 Sept – 13 Sept 2026
10:00am–5:00pm on all listed dates
Enjoy two free days of history, creativity and discovery at The Bowes Museum. The programme includes a family-friendly Everyday Histories Trail, guided museum and parkland tours, Vault Tours, artist-led making activities, object handling, a Norman Cornish sketchbook station and performances of the Silver Swan. Activities are suitable for all ages and no booking is required.
What it costs
Free entry and activities for all. No booking required.
Will it suit your family?
All ages · Family-friendly
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