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The Bowes Museum

@thebowesmuseum.bsky.social

A stunning French-style museum in Barnard Castle with world-class art, fashion, design and 22 acres of parkland.

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Talking Northeast@talkingnortheast.bsky.social · last mo.

Norman Cornish is one of my favourite artists, so I was delighted to get an early look at the latest exhibition of his work at @thebowesmuseum.bsky.social. Delving into his sketchbooks, the show brings his work to life. Read more: talkingnortheast.substack.com/p/norman-cor... #art #exhbition

Norman Cornish at the Bowes Museum

A deep dive into a fascinating archive of sketchbooks celebrates a special coalfield artist

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The Bowes Museum@thebowesmuseum.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We are saddened to hear of the passing of David Hockney, one of Britain's most influential artists. The Bowes Museum has been privileged to display his work, including Nude, 17 June 1984, currently in the Blue Picture Gallery. His influence on generations of artists and designers is immeasurable.

A visitor stands in a gallery with blue walls, looking at a large contemporary artwork of a reclining figure surrounded by layered paper, alongside a red panel titled “Nudity in Art and in The Bowes Museum Collection,” with additional framed paintings and sculptures displayed around the space.
The Bowes Museum@thebowesmuseum.bsky.social · 3mo ago

👗 Vivienne Westwood: Rebel – Storyteller – Visionary Rare garments, deconstructed designs & bold fashion storytelling from Vivienne Westwood From punk to couture, discover the creativity that changed fashion forever.

A person adjusts a richly layered garment installation composed of jackets, skirts and textiles, with a decorative red animal figure draped across the upper section, photographed in a studio setting.
The Bowes Museum@thebowesmuseum.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🏆 The Bowes Museum is in the top 10% of attractions worldwide We’ve received a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for the second year running. Thank you to everyone who visited & shared their experience 💛

A promotional image showing a grand historic stone building with ornate architectural detailing and mansard roofs, photographed under a partly cloudy blue sky. Bright yellow daffodils fill the foreground, framing the building and formal garden paths. A blue banner spans the bottom of the image with bold white text reading “TRIPADVISOR AWARD WIN,” alongside a white decorative emblem on the right.
The Bowes Museum@thebowesmuseum.bsky.social · 4mo ago

🛡️ Time Machine, 1988/89 Inspired by armour in the The Wallace Collection, Vivienne Westwood reimagined structure through fashion. Articulated sleeves echo armour plates — history in tweed. 👗 See it in Rebel – Storyteller – Visionary

A museum gallery display with deep red walls shows two mannequins dressed in historical-style tailored garments. One mannequin wears a dark jacket with a row of decorative buttons, while the other wears a blue waistcoat, dark breeches, and a cap with coloured accents. Behind and above them, red shelving holds polished metal armour pieces, including helmets and gauntlets. To the right, a framed black leather doublet is displayed inside an ornate gold frame. The scene is lit by focused exhibition lighting, creating strong contrasts against the red background.
The Bowes Museum@thebowesmuseum.bsky.social · 4mo ago

👑 Your first look: Vivienne Westwood: Rebel – Storyteller – Visionary Our most ambitious Westwood exhibition yet featuring rare pieces from private collections. Discover calico toiles, deconstructed garments & iconic looks, paired with objects from the collection. Now open.

A mannequin wears a vibrant red‑and‑orange fur coat draped over a dark garment with a small red bow at the neckline. Around the mannequin’s neck is a prominent metallic choker featuring large block‑letter forms. A historic-style painting forms the backdrop.A pair of heeled boots is displayed in a glass case. The boots combine black leather with red fabric panels and feature multiple metallic buckles and straps. One boot also has gold-toned lacing running up the front. Reflections of additional footwear, including red platform shoes, are visible in the background.A mannequin is dressed in a leopard‑patterned faux‑fur coat worn over a white shirt with gold buttons. The shirt is slightly unbuttoned at the lower edge, revealing a decorative blue undergarment. Behind the mannequin is a large classical landscape painting.A mannequin wearing a blue‑and‑white vertically striped blouse with a ruffled neckline is displayed against a deep red gallery wall. The mannequin’s outfit is accessorised with layered pearl necklaces. Behind the mannequin hang framed portraits in ornate gold frames.
The Bowes Museum@thebowesmuseum.bsky.social · 4mo ago

👑 Opening this week: Vivienne Westwood: Rebel – Storyteller – Visionary Our most ambitious Westwood exhibition yet, exploring the fusion of rebellion and tradition. Developed with Peter Smithson & private collectors.

A promotional poster for The Bowes Museum’s exhibition “Vivienne Westwood: Rebel – Storyteller – Visionary.” The central figure is entirely covered in a towering layered construction of assorted garments in various colours, patterns, and textures, with only bright red tights and shoes visible beneath. The exhibition title appears in bold black and gold text on the left, with the museum’s logo in the top right and the dates “28 March – 6 September 2026” shown below.
The Bowes Museum@thebowesmuseum.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We’re delighted to share that The Bowes Museum has been shortlisted for Community Engagement Programme of the Year at the Museum + Heritage Awards for Unheard Voices, a collaborative project bringing the museum to HMP Deerbolt. 🎉

A person stands in a museum gallery holding a bright red booklet titled Kith & Kinship. The person is wearing a pale pink sweater, a purple embroidered vest with colourful floral patterns, and dark pinstriped trousers. Glass display cases containing objects and miniature structures are visible in the background.
The Bowes Museum@thebowesmuseum.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We’re hiring! ✨ The Bowes Museum is looking for two Welcome Team Assistants to join our team. If you enjoy working with people and want to help create memorable visitor experiences, we’d love to hear from you. 🧵

A staff member sits behind an information or reception desk inside The Bowes Museum, identifiable by the large logo on the wall behind them. Another visitor stands on the opposite side of the desk, and the staff member appears to be assisting them. Various lanyards and equipment are visible on the desk.
The Bowes Museum@thebowesmuseum.bsky.social · 6mo ago

🎨 Brand new trail launching this weekend! This weekend, families with children aged 9+ can explore The Bowes Museum in a new way with Art School… in a trail! A free spotter trail packed with creative missions 👀✨

A colourful promotional graphic with the heading “Art School… In a Trail!” featuring a pink book titled Art School (In a Book): A Future Artist’s Guide to Contemporary Art by Russell Tovey and Robert Diament. Surrounding the book are playful illustrations including a woolly mammoth with children, a Campbell’s soup can, a crown, and a paintbrush. Text at the bottom reads “Join us this February Half Term!” along with a small illustration of a globe and paint palette.
The Bowes Museum@thebowesmuseum.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Moonlight & bonfires 🌙🔥 Aert van der Neer (18th century) captures the magic of night and the cold glow of the moon against the warmth of a bonfire. A perfect scene to share this Bonfire Night ✨ Will you be enjoying fireworks tonight?

A dramatic nighttime riverside scene under a moonlit sky. The full moon and scattered clouds illuminate the calm water, reflecting light across the surface. In the foreground, two figures sit in a small rowboat near the shore, while a larger sailboat glides in the mid-distance. On the left, a rustic cottage with a red-tiled roof stands beside a roaring bonfire, casting a warm glow on nearby trees. Additional boats and faint silhouettes of trees appear on the horizon, creating depth in the composition.