Portrait of Mademoiselle Claus by Édouard Manet
Wed 24 Apr 13 - Sun 02 Jun 13

We are delighted to announce that a painting by Édouard Manet, judged to be of outstanding cultural importance, is to go on show in April. Manet’s Portrait of ... view details

Current Exhibitions

The Bowes Museum offers an ongoing programme of exhibitions to complement the display of its permanent collections. These range from major blockbusters often curated by staff, here at the Museum, to touring exhibitions and works on loan from other institutions.

The exhibition programme at The Bowes Museum is supported by Northern Rock Foundation, Durham County Council and Arts Council England through Major Partner Museum funding.

Sat 16 Feb 13 - Sun 08 Sep 13
Material Remains: Diana Winkfield

A new exhibition created specifically for The Bowes Museum’s award winning Fashion & Textile Gallery goes on display in the New Year; the first showing of this new body of work in the UK. ...more

Wed 24 Apr 13 - Sun 02 Jun 13
Portrait of Mademoiselle Claus by Édouard Manet

We are delighted to announce that a painting by Édouard Manet, judged to be of outstanding cultural importance, is to go on show in April. Manet’s Portrait of Mademoiselle Claus , ...more

Sat 27 Apr 13 - Sun 06 Oct 13
Jeremiah Dixon: Scientist, Surveyor and Stargazer

For a man with so many talents, Jeremiah Dixon (1733-1779) of Cockfield is shockingly mis-remembered. He was a scientist, mathematician, surveyor, cartographer, astronomer and, perhaps above all, an ...more

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