The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle, United Kingdom, is a renowned art gallery housed in a grand French-style château. It was founded by John Bowes and his wife Joséphine Benoîte Coffin-Chevallier in the late 19th century and opened to the public in 1892. The museum boasts an extensive collection of European fine and decorative arts, including paintings, ceramics, textiles, and furniture. One of its most famous exhibits is the Silver Swan, an intricate automaton that delights visitors with its graceful movements.
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