Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
Opening times
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery will be open for visits on the following days:
Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm.
Sunday 12-5pm.
Also open spring and summer bank holidays 10am-5pm
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
Entry
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery is free to enter. Donations are welcome. There may be charges for some activities during event days.
What there is to see and do
The museum is a key cultural venue in Northampton providing engaging experiences for local people and visitors of all ages. The galleries showcase our collections including history, shoes and art. Our shoe galleries feature our Arts Council England Designated collection. Temporary changing exhibitions ensure that there is always something new to see. Facilities include a cafe, shop and selling gallery.
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery plan
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery galleries
Experience a virtual architects tour of the building
The museum is based in the Cultural Quarter with other venues and facilities to explore.
We run events and activities for all ages including events, talks, walks, workshops and activities.
More information
If you have a question or require more information about visiting us, contact us using the details below.
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery4-6 Guildhall Road
Northampton
NN1 1DP
Telephone: 01604 526322
Access
We want to be open and accessible to all visitors to ensure everyone can enjoy our buildings, collections, exhibitions and events. We hope that the following access information will help you to plan and make the most of your visit to Northampton Museum and Art Gallery.
Family visits
We welcome families of all ages. We offer activities for all ages and our exhibitions and events can help support school learning.
Refreshments
Our cafe offers a wide menu to suit all the family.
Group visits
We welcome group visits to our sites. Groups will be able to book talks and tours as part of a visit to Northampton Museums and Art Gallery or Abington Park Museum.
Guided visits for adult groups