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What's on

We have a packed programme of online and in person events, workshops, talks and lectures.

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May to August 2024 What's On brochure

Our new digital What's On guide is out now, packed with exhibitions, events and activities.

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Exhibitions

Elmer and Friends: The Colourful World of David McKee

Something for all the family with this summer exhibtion in the art galleries.
Titanic: Honour and Glory

The latest exhibition in The Temporary Exhibition Gallery at Northampton Museums and Art Gallery
From The Collection: Abstract Art

An exhibition in Art Gallery 2 at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
Brilliant Birds: The Love Birds Wedding

An exhibition at Abington Park Museum
D-Day at 80

Northampton Museum and Art Gallery has partnered with West Northamptonshire Libraries to develop small exhibition spaces in local libraries at Daventry, Towcester, Brackley, and Weston Favell
80th Anniversary of D-Day: Poppy Project
It’s A Bug’s Life

An exhibition on display at Abington Park Museum

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Talks

D-Day talk series

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D-Day talk series: A series of talks to commemorate D-Day sharing stories from local families
Thursday morning talks

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Thursday morning talks: Talks on a variety of topics with tea or coffee and biscuits.

Children's activities and workshops

Mini museum explorers toddlers sessions

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Mini museum explorers toddlers sessions: Hands-on and fun pre-school sessions for the under-fives on friday mornings during term time.
Pop in Wednesdays

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Pop in Wednesdays: Free of charge family activities on Wednesdays in the school summer holidays

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Adult Workshops

An introduction to landscape painting with oils

Find out more information about the painting workshop

Tours and events

D-Day commemorated: Northamptonshires connections family event

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D-Day commemorated: Northamptonshires connections family event: Drop-in and find out about Northamptonshire’s connection to D-Day. and meet costumed re-enactors.
Tours of the historic Abington Park Museum

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Tours of the historic Abington Park Museum: Monthly sunday volunteer led guided tours of the historic Abington Park Museum.
Medals, military and memories

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Medals, military and memories: Drop-in and ask our military experts about the Northamptonshire Regiment or Northamptonshire Yeomanry.

The wellness series

Northampton Museum galleries

Art Galleries

Newly refurbished galleries will display changing temporary exhibitions.
History of museum display

A civic collection and public space for the people of Northampton.
History of Northampton Galleries

The unique story of Northampton from its origins to a centre of high-end bespoke manufacture today.
Shoe Gallery

The new permanent Shoe Gallery celebrates the wonderful world of footwear.

Abington Park Museum galleries

Cradle to Grave Gallery

Celebrating and commemorating life in Northampton from 1800 to 1950.
Abington Galleries

Abington was once the Manor House for the extensive Abington estate.
Historic rooms

Abington Park Museum is set in a beautiful Tudor manor house.
Military Galleries

Explore the story of the Northamptonshire Regiment and the Northamptonshire Yeomanry.