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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 Guide October - December 2023

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

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Exhibitions

PUNK: Rage & Revolution

The latest exhibition in The Temporary Exhibition Gallery
Fifteen

An exhibition in Art Gallery 1 at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
Around The World In 80 Pictures

An exhibition on display in Art Gallery 2 at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside

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

An exhibition on display at Abington Park Museum
Jamie Reid: Taking Liberties!

An upcoming exhibition in Art Gallery 2 at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
Death on Two Legs 2

An upcoming exhibition in the Inspiration Gallery at Abington Park Museum

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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.
Spooky halloween trail

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Spooky halloween trail: A spooky halloween trail for families from 21 to the 29 October.

Fetes and fairs

Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Book Fair 2023

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Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Book Fair 2023: Northampton Museum and Art Gallery is pleased to be hosting our first ever book fair. Saturday 4 November, 10am – 4pm.
Autumn food fair

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Autumn food fair: Come along and discover new flavours and indulge in some tasty autumn treats on the 7 October.

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.
Christmas pudding workshop with Carmela Sereno-Hayes

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Christmas pudding workshop with Carmela Sereno-Hayes: Join us once again for this festive cookery class on the 18 November.

Talks

Thursday morning talks

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Thursday morning talks: Talks on a variety of topics with tea or coffee and biscuits.
Art History Lecture Series An-art-chy: Artistic sub and countercultures

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Art History Lecture Series An-art-chy: Artistic sub and countercultures: The art market developments around the punk era and the rise of the YBA (Young British Artists) a series of 6 lectures in September.

The wellness series

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.