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The Mini Museum - Every Thursday
24th July-28th August 2025
Time: 2:00 - 4:00
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/the-mini-museum/
Experience what it’s like to work with museum collections in this two-hour workshop, bound to spark your imagination and curiosity. You’ll tell stories through artworks and objects instead of words, and each session explores different themes, from decoding hidden meanings in artworks, to the journey of objects from creation to display. Booking required, however, there may be availability on the day, ask reception for details. Recommended for ages 10 – 15. Children under 16 must be accompanied, unless a consent form is signed by their parent/guardian at Reception on the day.