Northampton museums - what's on

Book online on our Eventbrite page. Alternatively, the Abington Park Museum ticket booking line is open Tuesday to Sunday 1 – 5pm April to October during school holidays and Thursday to Sunday 1 - 5pm during term time.  Between November and March, the booking line is open 12 – 4pm November to March. Call 01604 838110 during these times.

Transport Day

Saturday 15 June
11am-4pm
Abington Park Museum
Celebrate transport from the past, present and future, with a wide variety of collectors sharing their enthusiasms. Building on last year’s successful Transport Day, this year we will expand further into the park with more activities and collections to explore. Northampton Transport Heritage will return with rides on board a selection of vintage buses around the Abington area. Vehicles will also be on display from Hannington Vintage Tractor Club, Rushden Heritage Transport Society, Northampton Mounts Fire Brigade, Northampton Neighbourhoods Policing Team and vintage cars from private collectors. Stalls inside the museum will include the new Silverstone Experience, a working Bassett Lowke Gauge One Model railway in action, 78 Derngate and Hollowell Model Yacht Club. Refreshments will also be available to purchase from a selection of transport themed stalls! A great activity for all the family this Father’s Day weekend!
Free admission
Drop in – no booking required

Medieval Mayhem Family Fun Day

Saturday 10 August
11am-4pm
Abington Park Museum
Join us at the museum and the park for an action packed day for all the family, created by HistoryNeedsYou. It's August, 1485, and supporters of King Richard III are gathering at Northampton to prepare for battle against the invader, Henry Tudor. Children of all ages are invited to come and meet the archers, men at arms and nobles in their spectacular armour. Experience medieval life and battle, be drilled and try your hand at knightly skills. Any unruly subjects may be punished by having cabbages thrown at them in the stocks! A wise woman will be on hand to heal the sick and demonstrate herbal cures, while a monk will teach you how to write with a quill pen. With medieval music and hands-on activities for all to enjoy. Suitable for all ages. Activities will be taking place throughout the museum and in the park. Some activities may be on the first floor, accessed by stairs only.
Free admission.
Drop in – no booking required.

The Northampton Heritage Fair

Saturday 14 September
11am - 4pm
Abington Park Museum

Returning to Abington Park Museum for the second year running, the Northampton Heritage Fair is an annual event held as part of the national Heritage Open Days scheme which is now in its 25th year. The event brings together a variety of local groups – each with a common interest in Northampton’s rich heritage – to showcase what they have to offer. The event will be served by a classic bus service from the town centre – details will be provided in our next brochure and nearer the time at www.northampton.gov.uk/museums
Free admission

Autumn Food Fair

Saturday 5 October
11am - 5pm
Abington Park Museum

Our food fair at Abington Park Museum is still one of the few food fairs in the region to have a free admission for the public. Come along and discover new flavours and indulge in some tasty spring time treats.
Free admission

Stallholders: Stall prices start from £35
For an application form call 01604 838111 or email [email protected]

Mailing list

If you would like to know about future exhibitions, events and workshops please complete the online form and we will add you to our mailing list. Please state any preferences you may have, e.g. art, history or general. All information will be kept confidential and used only by the museum.