Museums · North East England
The Bowes Museum
The Bowes Museum — a museum in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
Ann Clare — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Bowes Museum is a museum located in england-north-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Bowes Museum is located in North-East England, postcode DL12. It is a prominent museum known for its extensive collection of fine and decorative arts. The building itself is a striking example of French château architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5420, -1.9156
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Barnard Castle
- Postcode
- DL12 8NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Phone
- +44 1833 690606
- Official site
- www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/185405576 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Bowes Museum?
- The Bowes Museum is in North East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.5420°, -1.9156°.
- Is there an entry fee for The Bowes Museum?
- Yes — The Bowes Museum charges admission. Check the official site for current prices.
- Is The Bowes Museum wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at The Bowes Museum. Check ahead for specific facilities.