Northampton BID

A History of Northamptonshire in 100 Objects
2025-10-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-19 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-25 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) and 6 more dates | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Journey through 150 million years of Northamptonshireâ€™s past. From prehistoric treasures to modern marvels, 100 remarkable objects reveal the people, events, and industries that shaped the county, each telling a unique story of its cultural, social, and economic heritage. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 20 September â€“ Sunday 22 February 2026 This exhibition has been shaped by an extraordinary network of 51 guest curators from across the county, each bringing their own expertise and local knowledge to the project. These dedicated individuals, from historians and collectors to community groups, have worked alongside the museum team to select objects and craft narratives. Their collaborative efforts ensure this exhibition truly reflects the breadth of Northamptonshireâ€™s heritage, guided by those who know their communities best.

12 Artists, Two Venues, Limitless Creativity
2025-10-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-28 10:00 - 17:00 and 4 more dates
12 artists coming together at both Northampton Museum and Art Gallery and Abington Park Museum

Northampton Museum & Art Gallery & Abington Park Museum
Saturday 13 September â€“ Sunday 9 November 2025
A mix of mediums including ceramics, sculpture, paintings, glass, woodwork, printing, papercut illustrations, drawing, felted art and mixed media art.
Part of Northampton and Rutland Open Studios

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Mini Museum Explorers at Northampton Museums - Sept - Oct 2025
2025-10-17 10:15 - 11:45, 2025-10-24 10:15 - 11:45
Mini Museum Explorers: Big Adventures for Little Ones!
Fridays | 12 September – 24 October (excluding 3 October)
10:15am – 11:45am
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
£5 per child per session (+ Eventbrite booking fee)
Tickets are also avaialbe to book in person or by phone direct from the museum on 01604 526322 (Tues–Sat 10am–5pm | Sun 12–5pm)
Step into a world of wonder with Mini Museum Explorers – our much-loved, hands-on sessions designed especially for curious pre-schoolers aged 2.5 to 5 years and their grown-ups!
Each Friday morning, join us for a new adventure through stories, music, art, and crafts. Discover the museum in a fun, friendly, and creative environment where imaginations soar and friendships blossom. Plus, enjoy a tasty snack for your little one and a well-earned tea or coffee for you!
Every week brings a new theme to explore:
12 September – Autumn Adventures
19 September – Let’s Play Games!
26 September – Pets & Vets
10 October – Journey to the Stone Age
17 October – Light & Dark (Diwali)
24 October – Spooky Halloween Fun
These sessions are perfect for children aged 2.5 to 5 years, accompanied by parents or carers (no ticket needed for adults). Spaces are limited, so early booking is essential!
Booking essential, Includes refreshments.

Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen
2025-10-18 18:00
? Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Northampton. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
? Venue: Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
? Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
? Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
? Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
? Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
? View the FAQs for this event here
? Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
?? If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
? Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Northampton
? To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Programme

I Want to Break Free
We Will Rock You
Somebody to Love
Radio Ga Ga
Donâ€™t Stop Me Now
Killer Queen
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Who Wants to Live Forever
Bohemian Rhapsody
Love of My Life
We Are the Champions
Another One Bites the Dust
And more!

Performers

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Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
2025-10-18 20:30
? Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Northampton. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
? Venue: Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
? Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
? Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
? Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
? Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
? View the FAQs for this event here
? Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
?? If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
? Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Northampton
? To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here

Programmeâ€œTimeâ€� from Inception
â€œThis Landâ€� from The Lion King
â€œZooster’s Breakoutâ€� from Madagascar
â€œSupermarineâ€� from Dunkirk
â€œHonorâ€� from The Pacific
â€œA Dark Knightâ€� from The Dark Knight
Wonder Woman Suite
Gladiator Suite
â€œCornfield Chaseâ€� from Interstellar
Dune Suite
â€œDiscombobulateâ€� from Sherlock Holmes
Pirates of the Caribbean Suite

Performers
41 degrees quartet
