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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: lnk.bio/s/f23b5 📸 © The Bowes Museum #lovedurham

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: thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/outdo…

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: lovetravellingblog.com/2025/04/17/a-w… #lovedurham #durhamdales

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.

🎨Ceramicist Lucy Waters discusses the creative process behind her ceramic pieces on display at @TheBowesMuseum: lnk.bio/s/LucyWatersTCC

🖼️Director of Programmes and Collections at @TheBowesMuseum Vicky Sturrs discusses the new exhibition Joséphine Bowes: Trendsetters and Trailblazers: lnk.bio/s/VickySturrsT… #DurhamCultureCounty #WorldArtDay

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

🏆 @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: groupleisureandtravel.com/awards/vote #VoteDurham #DiscoverDurham

@NeilThompson Hi Neil. Yes, it's free to walk through the grounds of the museum🙂

@TheBowesMuseum is it free to walk through the grounds of the museum?

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: groupleisureandtravel.com/awards/vote

👀 What's on this month in Durham: thisisdurham.com/whats-on #lovedurham #whatsonne #durhamculturecounty

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: thebowesmuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/fr…

Discover how @TheBowesMuseum are honouring the Paris-born dancer turned Bowes Museum founder 200 years after her birth. itv.com/watch/news/hon… #DurhamCultureCounty

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.

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.

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: thebowesmuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/jo…

@TheBowesMuseum's new exhibition Joséphine A Woman of Taste and Fashion is now open👗 #DurhamCultureCounty

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.

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.