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

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What's On at Northampton Museums and Art Gallery January to April 2023

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

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Exhibitions

The Power of the Portrait
Hardihood, Endurance and Courage: Explorations through art by Clare Abbatt
Trains, boats and cranes

An exhibition in Art Gallery 1
Visualise at Abington Museum

An exhibition in the Inspiration Gallery at Abington Park Museum
It’s A Bug’s Life

An exhibition on display at Abington Park Museum

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Events and fairs

Spring food fair

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Spring food fair: Saturday 21 May free entry food fair.
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.
From Northampton for all

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From Northampton for all: Shoes for the poorest countryman and Master during the golden age of shoemaking, 1660-1820 talk.

Talks

The stories behind the shoes

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The stories behind the shoes: Tuesday lunchtime talks led by our Senior Shoe Curator on various shoe subjects.
Notable northamptonians

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Notable northamptonians: Monthly thursday evening talk series by local history experts.
Portrait series art history talks

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Portrait series art history talks: Friday morning talks on portraits linked to our Power of the Portrait exhbition.
Thursday morning talks

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

Adult workshops

Knitting for beginners

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Knitting for beginners: Saturday 15 April workshop for adults.
Felt brooch workshop

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Felt brooch workshop: Saturday 8 April workshop for adults led by the Visualise Textile Group.
An introduction to portrait painting in oils

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An introduction to portrait painting in oils: 22 April day portrait workshop for adults led by artist Cordell Garfield.

The wellness series

Children's activities and workshops

Applique workshop on 25 March

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Applique workshop on 25 March: Create a small fabric picture of an Indian elephant for children aged 7-12 years.
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.

Children's Easter holiday events

Easter egg trail

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Easter egg trail: Easter egg trail around Abington Park Museum for families
Clay portraits on 6 April

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Clay portraits on 6 April: Make a portrait to take home in this workshop for children aged 5 12 years.
Spring Rainbows on 4 April

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Spring Rainbows on 4 April: Create and decorate a macrame rainbow hanging in this workshop for children aged 5-12 years.

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.