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What's on

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

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September to December 2024 What's On brochure

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

Download our September to December 2024 What's On brochure

Exhibitions

Shaped by Shoes: The Northamptonshire Shoe Industry

An exhibition about the history of shoemaking in Northampton. Opens 28 September.
Dissent: Art and Protest in Northamptonshire

An exhibition to mark 150 years since the Bradlaugh Riots in Northampton. Opens 14 September.
From the Collection: Everyday

An exhibition of works from the Northampton Museum art collection.
Northampton Town and County Art Society: 107th Open Annual Exhibition

An exhibition in Art Gallery 1
Countdown to Christmas

A festive themed interactive exhibition at Abington Park Museum
It’s A Bug’s Life

An exhibition on display at Abington Park Museum

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Adult Workshops

Two day shoemaking workshop with Hetty Rose

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Two day shoemaking workshop with Hetty Rose: Learn to make your very own pair of shoes in this two-day course alongside designer Hetty Rose, known for her use of vintage Japanese kimono fabrics.

The wellness series

Talks

Art History Lecture Series - Pre-Raphaelite Dawns

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Art History Lecture Series - Pre-Raphaelite Dawns: This series on the Pre-Raphaelites considers the innovations and insights of this movement and how they can be traced in visual culture to the present day.
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.

Tours and events

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.
Italian Supper Club with Carmela's Kitchen

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Italian Supper Club with Carmela's Kitchen: SOLD OUT

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.