Take a journey around the world with Northampton Museum and Art Galley’s art collection. Including works from Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Visit Cornish coasts, Scottish Highlands, Welsh valleys, Venetian vistas, Parisian street scenes, Norwegian fjords, Swiss mountains, Portuguese gardens and Jamaican harbours.
Relax on one of our deckchairs while little ones play in the sand. Open every day from 11am to 3pm.
Why not try our museum challenge this summer? Complete the varied museum challenge activities at both museums before the end of the summer holidays and win a prize.
Make a mosaic coaster or hanging decoration using tiles. Suitable for ages 8 years and over. Booking essential.
Make a mosaic coaster or hanging decoration using tiles. Suitable for ages 8 years and over. Booking essential.
The BFG by Roald Dahl, the story of orphan Sophie and her giant friend was first published in 1982. It has remained in print ever since, selling more than 50 million copies. The BFG in Pictures is the first exhibition of work by Quentin Blake for Roald Dahl’s enduring tale showing iconic prints from this well-loved children’s classic.
2023 marks the 75th anniversary of when HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury on 22 June 1948 bringing one of the first large groups of West Indian immigrants. A significant number of West Indians made their way from London to live and work in Northampton. This digital exhibition tells the story of those who arrived in the 1950s and later.
Take a journey around the world with Northampton Museum and Art Galley’s art collection. Including works from Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Visit Cornish coasts, Scottish Highlands, Welsh valleys, Venetian vistas, Parisian street scenes, Norwegian fjords, Swiss mountains, Portuguese gardens and Jamaican harbours.
Relax on one of our deckchairs while little ones play in the sand. Open every day from 11am to 3pm.
Why not try our museum challenge this summer? Complete the varied museum challenge activities at both museums before the end of the summer holidays and win a prize.
The Eccentric Englishman will be 'in the pink' at its St Giles Street Tea Rooms & Bar, on Wednesday 9th August, as Lady Muck plays host to a very special Afternoon Tea in aid of "Breast Cancer Now', the UK's leading breast cancer charity. Not only will you be able to dive into Lady Muck's delicious, and most generous, Afternoon Teas but we're holding a magnificent Raffle with some simply glorious prizes, generously donated by local businesses. We are so grateful to them and we invite you to join us and enter into the spirit of the day. It's free to attend but all donations will be graciously received. All you have to do is buy your Raffle Ticket to help The Eccentric Englishman raise oodles of money to help "Breast Cancer Now" support hundreds of families in their time of need. https://breastcancernow.org/. Raffle Tickets are on sale until the draw takes place. And there's one more thing....we're encouraging everyone to adorn themselves with as much pink as possible, the more frivolous the better, all for a splendid cause! Here is just a taste of the many splendid prizes you could win on the day. - Cheshire Cat clock donated by...