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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

Titanic: Honour and Glory

The latest exhibition in The Temporary Exhibition Gallery at Northampton Museums and Art Gallery. Closes 15 September.
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. Closing 30 September
80th Anniversary of D-Day: Poppy Project

An exhibition at Abington Park Museum commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day
From The Collection: Abstract Art

An exhibition in Art Gallery 2 at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
Painters in the Park

An exhibition as part of Northants and Rutland Open Studios showcasing the work of eight talented Northamptonshire artists. Opens 7 September.
Dissent: Art and Protest in Northamptonshire

An exhibition to mark 150 years since the Bradlaugh Riots in Northampton. Opens 14 September.
Shaped by Shoes: The Northamptonshire Shoe Industry

An exhibition about the history of shoemaking in Northampton. Opens 28 September.
It’s A Bug’s Life

An exhibition on display at Abington Park Museum

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Talks

Thursday morning talks

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Thursday morning talks: Talks on a variety of topics with tea or coffee and biscuits.
D-Day Commemorative Art History Lectures

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D-Day Commemorative Art History Lectures: A series of 4 art history lectures exploring war through the lens of the artist.
Art and Politics: Dissent, Protest and Agency in Artistic Practice

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Art and Politics: Dissent, Protest and Agency in Artistic Practice: This talk explores art as a critical tool for reflecting on society. It examines how artists have responded to social, economic, technological, ecological, and political changes.
Radical History of Northampton - an introductory talk

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Radical History of Northampton - an introductory talk: A talk on the radical history of Northampton to complement the exhibition Dissent: Art and Protest in Northamptonshire.
The New Woman to the New Look

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The New Woman to the New Look: A series of five talks exploring what women wore in the first half of the twentieth century.
The Bradlaugh Riot

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The Bradlaugh Riot: The forgotten story of arguably the most important political campaign of the late 19th century.
Fame of The Lasting Kind: Northampton's Enduring Shoemaking Legacy

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Fame of The Lasting Kind: Northampton's Enduring Shoemaking Legacy: Cancelled due to unforseen circumstances..
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.
Christmas Customs

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Christmas Customs: A talk on the history behind some of our Christmas customs.

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

Adult Workshops

An Introduction to Landscape Painting with Oils

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An Introduction to Landscape Painting with Oils: Cordell Garfield's one day workshops is an ideal introduction to landscape painting in oils.
Christmas Pudding Workshop with Carmela Sereno-Hayes

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Christmas Pudding Workshop with Carmela Sereno-Hayes: In this fun filled workshop you will make your very own Christmas pudding and a range of festive treats.
Decorate your festive wreath with Emma Remmington Flowers

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Decorate your festive wreath with Emma Remmington Flowers: Decorate a pre-prepared wreath with dried flowers, fruits and spices.
Festive wreath making workshop with Emma Remmington Flowers

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Festive wreath making workshop with Emma Remmington Flowers: Craft a luxury traditional and classic wreath from scratch.
Indulge in sweet plant-based creations: Master the art of guilt-free snacks and desserts

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Indulge in sweet plant-based creations: Master the art of guilt-free snacks and desserts: Come along to this workshop to create plant-based desserts.
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.

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.
Military Identification Day

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Military Identification Day: Drop-in and ask our military experts about the Northamptonshire Regiment or Northamptonshire Yeomanry.
Book Extravaganza

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Book Extravaganza: Experience the Northampton Book Extravaganza with a range of new, unique, second-hand and antiquarian books.
From Dock to Drop. Tours of the Sessions House and Gaols site.

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From Dock to Drop. Tours of the Sessions House and Gaols site.: Join the expert guide to tour the Grade I listed Sessions House, together with the gaols and places of execution it served.
Italian Supper Club with Carmela's Kitchen

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Italian Supper Club with Carmela's Kitchen: Join us for an exclusive Italian Supper Club run by Italian food writer and cookery tutor Carmela Sereno Hayes and sponsored by the leading olive oil company Filippo Berio.

The wellness series

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Christmas Fair

Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 November 11am to 4pm Abington Park Museum Our ever-popular Christmas Fair returns for 2024 and will include a wide range of artisan producers and crafters offering quality gifts, decorations and festive food and drink.

More information about the fair

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.