The Bowes Museum
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Outstanding collections of art, fashion & design housed in a beautiful French-style public museum set in gardens & parkland
County Durham
Joined October 2009
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Celebrate Joséphine Bowes’ 200th birthday at @TheBowesMuseum this Saturday 26 April! Enjoy free cake, family fun, tours, talks, crafts, and even free entry for locals (DL12) and anyone named Josephine, Jo, Joanne & more: https://t.co/Y7N1XBKvJo 📸 © The Bowes Museum #lovedurham
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Celebrate Joséphine Bowes’ 200th year with an outdoor guided tour. Volunteer Guide Kathy will lead a 30-minute walk around the museum, sharing stories of its architecture, symbolism, and gardens. Meet at the terrace by the flagpoles. Booking recommended: https://t.co/5CAWdti6JG
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Dreaming of a weekend escape to the Durham Dales? Discover charming market towns, scenic walks, and rich history in this perfect itinerary by Love Travelling Blog: https://t.co/pvfiVIK8TG
#lovedurham #durhamdales
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Celebrate Joséphine Bowes' 200th year this Saturday. From 11am to 2pm, drop by and plant a snowdrop bulb in her honour — no museum admission needed. A simple way to support biodiversity and mark her love of nature. Suggested (but optional) donation: £1.00.
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🎨Ceramicist Lucy Waters discusses the creative process behind her ceramic pieces on display at @TheBowesMuseum: https://t.co/RB5HRAzvBL
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🖼️Director of Programmes and Collections at @TheBowesMuseum Vicky Sturrs discusses the new exhibition Joséphine Bowes: Trendsetters and Trailblazers: https://t.co/eXR9olXCW5
#DurhamCultureCounty #WorldArtDay
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Happy #WorldArtDay. Joséphine & John Bowes built The Bowes Museum to bring global art to Teesdale. Joséphine wasn’t just a collector—she was also an artist and arts patron, honoured in our two exhibitions: ✨Trendsetters and Trailblazers 👗A Woman of Taste and Fashion
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🏆 @Beamish_Museum is in the running to be crowned Best UK Attraction at the @GroupLeisure Awards! We're delighted that Beamish, alongside other #groupfriendly Durham attractions and events have been shortlisted. Vote now: https://t.co/DwnRCVz30l
#VoteDurham #DiscoverDurham
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Durham needs your vote! We’re thrilled to be shortlisted for Best UK Destination in the @GroupLeisure Awards 2025! From historic castles and stunning landscapes, to world-class museums and events, Durham is a #mustvisit for groups! Please VOTE for us: https://t.co/aNzmGoEygc
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👀 What's on this month in Durham: https://t.co/53Mnz2K5JB
#lovedurham #whatsonne #durhamculturecounty
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Experience From Joséphine Bowes: Trendsetters and Trailblazers all over again—virtually. Now you can explore Joséphine’s fascinating world from anywhere with our brand-new virtual tour. Take a look: https://t.co/T0NVBDcExE
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Discover how @TheBowesMuseum are honouring the Paris-born dancer turned Bowes Museum founder 200 years after her birth. https://t.co/PYNJBX6yJV
#DurhamCultureCounty
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Watch the latest from ITV News - An exhibition at the Bowes Museum celebrates French artist Josephine Bowes, credited by her North East-born husband as the creative brain behind its collection.
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Explore Chouette (Owl) in From Joséphine Bowes: Trendsetters and Trailblazers. Picasso’s Cubist vision shines in this ceramic piece, transforming a vase into a whimsical owl. Inspired by his time at the Madoura Pottery workshop, it blends fine art and craft.
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Discover these nineteenth-century porcelain shoes from The Hive. With delicate floral motifs and a tiny basket of flowers, they reflect Europe’s love for "bringing the outside in." Once symbols of elegance and luxury, these charming pieces graced homes as decorative treasures.
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Have you explored Joséphine: A Woman of Taste and Fashion yet? Join one of our Spotlight Tours or hear from our expert curators to dive deeper into the life of Joséphine Bowes, a true trendsetter. Included in admission | FREE for members Plan your visit: https://t.co/2xFx4YHhrR
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@TheBowesMuseum's new exhibition Joséphine A Woman of Taste and Fashion is now open👗 #DurhamCultureCounty
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Joséphine: A Woman of Taste and Fashion opens at The Bowes Museum, showcasing Joséphine Bowes’ personal items and impeccable style. See it for FREE tomorrow with a National Lottery ticket, scratchcard, or Instant Win Game as part of National Lottery Open Week.
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We’re busy behind the scenes, preparing for Joséphine: A Woman of Taste and Fashion, opening later this week. Fashion & Textiles Curator Rachel Whitworth and freelance conservator Sophie Lane are carefully mounting objects—here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming soon.
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✨Stargazing at @RabyCastle | 22 March 🔨Stone Carving Workshop at @durhamcathedral | 22 March 🎨Joséphine, A Woman of Taste and Fashion at @TheBowesMuseum | 22 March 🥘Seaham Food & Drink Market | 22 March
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