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Serving the people of Northampton

A service provided by West Northamptonshire Council, we have been serving the people of Northampton for more than 150 years.


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Our museums today

Since 1865 we have celebrated Northampton locally, and internationally with our shoe collection. We are proud to be a vibrant space for all people and we continue to be free for all. We aim to inspire discussion, debate and social interaction – a place where everyone is welcome, whether for an exhibition visit, a specific event or meeting up with friends in the café.

About us

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Abington Park Museum

This much loved venue, located in a beautiful park, was gifted to the people of Northampton in 1897.

Abington Park Museum history

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The story of the gaol

The story of the museum building begins with crime and punishment and 300 prisoners.

History of the building
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The story of a Tudor manor house

Abington Manor is more than 500 years old and has been a farm, a family home, asylum and now a museum.

History of the building

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Supporting culture and heritage in Northampton

Northampton Museum and Art Gallery and Abington Park Museum are provided by West Northamptonshire Council.

West Northamptonshire Council

Supporters

Army Museums Ogilby Trust

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Army Museums Ogilby Trust

We received funding to help display the introductory case to the military galleries at Abington Park Museum. Abington is home to the Northamptonshire Regiment and the Northamptonshire Yeomanry collection.

Arts Council England

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Arts Council England

Arts Council England have funded Northampton Museums and Art Gallery for various projects before November 2014. In particular the funding has supported the Designated shoe collection.

Heritage Fund

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Heritage Fund

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has funded Northampton Museums and Art Gallery for a number of years. The latest project was Conflict and Communities: Northampton commemorates the First World War.

Museums Development East Midlands

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Museums Development East Midlands

Museums Development East Midlands have funded Abington Park Museum with a small grant of £1500 to improve access to the museum and collections.

Northamptonshire Surprise

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Northamptonshire Surprise

Northamptonshire – Britain’s Best Surprise is an established, officially recognised Destination Management Organisation (DMO).

Opal 22

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Opal 22

We partnered with Opal 22 on the Knowledge of the Unseen project. This project was initiated by Opal 22 and funded by the National Heritage Lottery Fund.

University of Hertfordshire

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University of Hertfordshire

Working in partnership we are part way through a project to better understand our concealed shoe collection.

Worshipful Company of Cordwainers

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Worshipful Company of Cordwainers

The Cordwainers have supported the museum with a grant to help improve the shoe collection.

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