We are open every day, except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

You can come on one of our Dowse 101 Tours every Saturday and Sunday at 11am and 2pm for a 20-minute whirlwind tour of The Dowse. One of our friendly hosts will give you a quick introduction of The Dowse's history, building, exhibitions and events. Young and old welcome.

For tours at other times, just ask at reception, and we'll do our best to accomodate you based on the availability of the front of house team. For group tours, please contact us to make a booking.

A wheelchair is available from the front desk for use in the gallery and there is lift access. Guide and hearing dogs are welcome. Contact us if you have concerns with accessibility and we will do our best to help.

For our visitors that would like to be clear about what they can expect to find at the museum, here's a story to share.

Children are always welcome at The Dowse. Toilets have baby changing facilities and breastfeeding is welcome. The upstairs lounge has hands-on activities for children and we run regular events for children.

For our visitors that would like to be clear about what they can expect to find at the museum, here's a story to share.