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Exhibitions

Carboniferous Monsters: 100 million years before the Dinosaurs

Step back to the Carboniferous period, 100 million years before the dinosaurs.
Lifelines: The work of Sculptor Nicolas Moreton

Northampton Museum and Art Gallery presents a solo exhibition of the stone carving of sculptor Nicolas Moreton to the public.
Urbansketchers Northampton

Urbansketchers Northampton has been sketching together outdoors since April 2015 and became a recognised chapter of the international Urbansketchers organisation in October 2017. The group meets regularly to draw on location in Northampton and across Northamptonshire, documenting the places, buildings, and everyday scenes of the area through direct observation.
From the Collection: Women Artists

An exhibition of artworks from NMAG’s collection celebrates the variety of genres, methods and media used by women artists, from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century.
It’s A Bug’s Life

An exhibition on display at Abington Park Museum

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Adult Workshops

An Introduction to Landscape Painting in Oils with Cordell Garfield

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An Introduction to Landscape Painting in Oils with Cordell Garfield: A workshop suitable for beginners and improvers.

Talks

Thursday Morning Talks: January - March 2026

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Thursday Morning Talks: January - March 2026: A series of six diverse talks taking place between January and March 2026 at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery.
Art History Lecture Series: A Cabinet of Curiosities

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Art History Lecture Series: A Cabinet of Curiosities: This series explores the curiosities’created to highlight the taste and career of patrons and how artists responded to the trend.

The Wellness Series

Immersive Sound Bath

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Immersive Sound Bath: Stimulate your senses and clear your mind with our immersive sound bath
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 Yoga - February - March 2026

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Immersive Yoga - February - March 2026: Enter a yoga experience like no other, where mindful motion merges with immersive sensations.
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.

Children's activities and workshops

Mini Museum Explorers: January - March 2026

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Mini Museum Explorers: January - March 2026: Each week brings a brand-new adventure filled with captivating stories, joyful music, imaginative art, and playful crafts.
Pop in Wednesdays

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Pop in Wednesdays: Keep little ones busy with enjoyable, hands‑on activities at this drop‑in session.
Mini Museum Explorers - April - July 2026

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Mini Museum Explorers - April - July 2026: Each week brings a brand-new adventure filled with captivating stories, joyful music, imaginative art, and playful crafts.

Fairs

Vintage and Craft Fair 2026

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Vintage and Craft Fair 2026: Join us for a weekend where you can discover a world of unique treasures and handmade creations.

Events

Italian Supper Club with Carmela’s Kitchen

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Italian Supper Club with Carmela’s Kitchen: Join us for an unforgettable Italian Supper Club hosted by renowned Italian food writer and cookery tutor Carmela Sereno Hayes, and proudly sponsored by Filippo Berio, Italy’s leading olive oil brand.
Cardboard Clues: Murder in the Museum

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Cardboard Clues: Murder in the Museum: The Giant, Immersive Murder Mystery Game
Fill Your Heart with Pasta - With Carmela's Kitchen

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Fill Your Heart with Pasta - With Carmela's Kitchen: Join us for a celebration of love, laughter and carbs with this fun pasta-filling evening —perfect for partners, friends and family!

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.