Northampton Museums - What's On

All events at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery unless stated

Tickets are available to buy from Northampton Museum & Art Gallery in person tel on 01604 837397

Costume Store Tours
4 May 10.30am – 12.00pm

Take an exclusive tour of Northampton Museums Costume collection with over 7,000 pieces dating from the 18th century to the present this peek behind the scenes showcases some of the collections most exciting pieces such as Queen Victoria’s stockings and the outfit of the Tsarina of Russia.

Tickets: £3.50

Summer Murder Mystery
1 June 7.00pm - 9.30pm
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery

An evening of drama and mystery with Looking Glass Theatre. Set against the backdrop of the museum’s spring exhibitions a dreadful murder has taken place – maybe there will be more.  It is up to you to stay out of danger and solve the mystery before the night is out!

Tickets: £12.00 Licensed Bar

Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Celebrates Volunteers Week

5 June 11am - 3pm

Join us on Wednesday 5 June from 11am – 3pm to celebrate the achievements of museum volunteers as part of Volunteers Week and also find out how you can join our friendly volunteer team.

Our volunteer Gallery Enablers will be on hand to share their experiences of what it’s like to work for the town’s much-loved museum and with its collections. They will also encourage discussions around the objects and offer the opportunity for you to handle historical items.

We offer opportunities for all ages to develop new skills, meet new people and make a difference to the community.  Our popular Youth Curators programme is designed for those aged as young as 13 helping to develop skills and be involved in delivering a programme of events and activities.

The work of our volunteers is very important to the museum service and helps us to provide exciting and engaging exhibitions, events and projects. 

 If you are interested in building up experience for a career in museums and heritage or simply want to put something back into your local community please contact our Senior Education Officer Debra Cox on 01604 838 111 or museums@northampton.gov.uk 

Shoe Store Tour
8 June  10.30am – 12.00 pm

Northampton Museum & Art Gallery

Take an exclusive tour of Northampton Museums world famous Shoe Collection with over 12,000 shoes plus related shoemaking material dating from 1,000 years BC to more recent designer footwear. This tour is a great opportunity to get up close and personal with some the wonderful shoes from our renowned collection.

Tickets: £3.50

All's well that ends well - 15 - 28 July

Abington Park Museum

Helena is gifted, kind and in love. In love with a man who does not love her in return. When he is forced to marry her against his will, he volunteers to fight in a distant war, desperate to experience life, rather than be tied to a devoted wife.

Heartbroken that her love has forced him to join the war, Helena turns her back on the world until years later fate throws them together again. Deciding she must take action, a game of mistaken identity unfolds as Helena finally sees a path to happiness in Shakespeare's comic and touching romance.

Because this is an open-air production and performances are dependent on the weather, tickets are only available on-the-door. Cash or cheques only, please.

Doors open at 7:00pm.

Adults: £10.00
Concessions (including members and patrons): £8.00
Children (aged 16 or under): £5.00
Family (2 adults + 2 children aged 16 or under): £26.00

Please note that all seats are unreserved.

Please bring some warm (or waterproof) clothing!

Please note that if, due to inclement weather, the production has to be terminated during or after the interval, refunds will not be available.

Family Fun Day 10 August 11am - 2pm

Abington Park Museum

Celebrate Northampton’s past; naughty, nice and nasty with plenty of interactive fun for all the family. The day will include a host of opportunities to learn about life in Northampton in the past through hand-on activities.

This event is FREE but there may be a small charge for some activities