October Half Term

This October Half Term, families can enjoy a lively mix of creative and nature-inspired activities across The Bowes Museum’s galleries, creative spaces and parkland.Inspired by Impressions of Light: Masterpieces from MuMa – Le Havre and The Bowes Museum, visitors are invited to explore colour and light in beautiful landscapes, with opportunities to get hands on and create their own artistic impressions.Head outside into the parkland to discover autumn wildlife and learn about hedgehog habitats, or, if the weather turns, pick up for of the new Autumn Trails, to explore the museum’s collection in new and surprising ways.
The October programme is packed with a variety of self-led adventures, relaxed drop-in sessions and guided workshops, meaning there’s plenty to keep children of all ages occupied.