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Exhibitions

Gladiators of Britain

Explore the history of gladiatorial fights in Britain.
Scrum: Women in Rugby

Celebrate the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 at Northampton Museum!
From the Collection: Landscapes

For centuries, landscape was considered an unworthy subject for serious artistic exploration.
Paper Worlds - The Paper Art of Anthony Ansell

Anthony Ansell created wonderful worlds made from just paper.
It’s A Bug’s Life

An exhibition on display at Abington Park Museum

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Children's activities and workshops

Gladiator Training School: Young Adventurers Wanted!

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Gladiator Training School: Young Adventurers Wanted!: Enlist your little ones this summer for an epic ancient adventure at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery!
Pop in Wednesdays

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Pop in Wednesdays: Looking for the perfect way to keep the kids entertained this school holiday?
Mini Museum Explorers

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Mini Museum Explorers: Hands-on and fun pre-school sessions for the under-fives on friday mornings during term time.

Adult Workshops

Create with Clay: Sunflower Ceramics Workshop

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Create with Clay: Sunflower Ceramics Workshop: Unleash your creativity in this vibrant, hands-on clay workshop designed for absolute beginners and curious creatives alike
An Introduction to Landscape Painting in Oils with Cordell Garfield

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An Introduction to Landscape Painting in Oils with Cordell Garfield: Cordell Garfield's one day workshop is an ideal introduction to landscape painting in oils. Working from a reference photo provided, a landscape painting will be produced following a step by step process.
Christmas Pudding Workshop with Carmela Sereno Hayes

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Christmas Pudding Workshop with Carmela Sereno Hayes: A festive culinary experience to kick off the season!
Luxury Christmas Wreath Workshop

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Luxury Christmas Wreath Workshop: Step into the magic of the festive season with a hands-on wreath-making experience led by Emma Remington Flowers

Events

Cardboard Clues: Murder in the Museum

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Cardboard Clues: Murder in the Museum: The Giant, Immersive Murder Mystery Game
Death of a Clown - A Solo Performance Drama

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Death of a Clown - A Solo Performance Drama: Step into the world of Elizabethan theatre and discover the untold story of Will Kemp, the original Falstaff, Shakespeare’s clown, and the man who danced his way into legend!
Aperol & Arancini – A Taste of Italy - in collaboration with Carmela’s Kitchen, sponsored by Riso Gallo

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Aperol & Arancini – A Taste of Italy - in collaboration with Carmela’s Kitchen, sponsored by Riso Gallo: Immerse yourself in an evening of Italian charm and culinary craftsmanship at Aperol & Arancini, a vibrant event proudly sponsored by Riso Gallo.
Italian Supper Club with Carmela’s Kitchen

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Italian Supper Club with Carmela’s Kitchen: Experience an Authentic Italian Evening with Carmela Sereno Hayes
Pasta and Prosecco with Carmela's Kitchen

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Pasta and Prosecco with Carmela's Kitchen: Join us for a hands-on culinary experience celebrating the art of pasta-making and the joy of Italian dining,

Fairs

Book Fair 2025

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Book Fair 2025: Calling all book lovers! Celebrate the power of storytelling, imagination, and the written word at our upcoming Book Fair

The Wellness Series

Immersive Yoga

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Immersive Yoga: Step into a yoga experience unlike anything you've encountered before—where movement meets multisensory immersion.
Breath and Sound Integration Immersive Experience

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Breath and Sound Integration Immersive Experience: This immersive workshop combines the ancient practices of breathwork and sound healing.
Immersive Sound Bath

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Immersive Sound Bath: Stimulate your senses and clear your mind with our immersive sound bath
Beginner’s Tai Chi

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Beginner’s Tai Chi: Join weekly Tai Chi sessions every Wednesday
Craft and chatter

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Craft and chatter: Come along with your chosen craft to these friendly informal sessions that take place every friday lunchtime.

Talks

Thursday Morning Talks - Autumn Programme 2025

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Thursday Morning Talks - Autumn Programme 2025: Join us for a series of eight engaging talks covering a wide range of topics.

Tours

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.

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.