The Bowes Museum
As a future-thinking museum of Artists, Designers, and Makers we are supporting and uplifting the North East.
To include this charity in your Will, simply give your solicitor or Will writer the following details:
Charity name: The Bowes Museum
Charity address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham. DL12 8NP
Charity Number: 1079639 (England & Wales)
Joséphine and John Bowes founded The Bowes Museum through their own spirit of philanthropy. Through their vision, a unique purpose-built museum with an extraordinary collection was gifted to benefit the people of County Durham. Their generosity enables 100,000 people to visit, enjoy, and experience the wonderful museum, collection and parkland every year.
The Bowes Museum is a charity managing a Grade I listed, accredited museum and parkland. Founded 150+ years ago, this Museum brings together an extraordinary, Designated collection of European fine and decorative art as a cultural resource for the people of Northern England, where today we celebrate artists, designers and makers.
Joséphine was a supporter of young artists and a talented artist herself. Our ambition is to build on Joséphine's legacy, giving people across the North and beyond access to high-quality cultural and creative experiences, supporting the region's cultural landscape, uplifting our communities, and increasing people's capacities to thrive.
Gifts in wills are used at the heart of our work and enable us to:
• Conserve and care for our renowned collection
• Showcase world-class exhibitions in rural northern England
• Inspire people of all ages through our extensive learning programme
• Support the artists, designers and makers of today
• Protect and enhance our 22 acres of parkland
Be a part of the Bowes Museum legacy by leaving a gift in your will. Every gift will ensure the museum, our collection and parkland are here for future generations to enjoy.