From the Collection: Landscapes
2025-08-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-22 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
For centuries, landscape was considered an unworthy subject for serious artistic exploration.
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Until Sunday 4 October
When landscape did appear in paintings, it was often relegated to the background—merely a setting for religious or historical scenes.
This perception began to shift in the 17th century with the work of Nicolas Poussin and Claude Lorrain. These pioneering artists crafted idealised rural vistas to illustrate the myths of Ancient Greece and Rome, imbuing natural elements with metaphorical meaning. Through their romantic and structured visions of the countryside, landscape painting began to gain recognition as a meaningful art form.
It was not until the 19th century, however, that landscape truly came into its own. Artists such as J.M.W. Turner and John Constable redefined the genre, capturing the drama, emotion, and grandeur of the natural world. Their work affirmed landscape as a powerful subject in its own right—one that continues to inspire artists to this day.
Drawing from the museum collections, this exhibition explores the evolution of landscape painting, where nature takes centre stage.
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Pop in Wednesdays
2025-08-13 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-20 12:00 - 16:00
Wednesdays on 30 July, 6, 13, 20, 27 August
12-4pm
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Looking for the perfect way to keep the kids entertained this school holiday? Pop in for Wednesday afternoons packed with fun activities, puzzles, and games!
Let them explore exciting themed trails, challenge themselves with brain-teasing games, and dive into interactive experiences designed to spark their curiosity. Whether they’re solving mysteries, getting hands-on with crafts, or discovering something new, there’s plenty to keep young minds engaged.
No need to book—just drop by and join the adventure this Wednesday afternoon!
Free of charge – donations welcome!

The Giant, Immersive Murder Mystery Game
2025-08-14 00:00, 2025-08-15 00:00, 2025-08-16 00:00, 2025-08-17 00:00, 2025-08-19 00:00, 2025-08-20 00:00, 2025-08-21 00:00, 2025-08-22 00:00 and 1 more date
June – 7 September 2025
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
£25 per team
Step into the role of a detective and solve a series of curious and whimsical mysteries in your local museum. Using our companion app, youâ€™ll explore the museum to uncover hidden clues and encounter life-sized cardboard characters—each one a possible suspect, witness, or victim.
Work together to connect the dots, follow the twists in each story, and put your problem-solving skills to the test. It’s the perfect activity for families, friends, or anyone with a curious mind looking for a fun and unique experience.
What to Expect
A Unique Blend of Games
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind adventure that combines elements of a murder mystery, escape room, scavenger hunt, and even a touch of Where’s Wally. Team up and see if you can crack the case.

An Immersive Museum Adventure
Watch the museum transform into a crime-solving playground. Track down cardboard clues, solve puzzles, and interact with quirky characters—surprises await around every corner.

Three Curious Cases to Solve
Your adventure lasts between 1 to 2 hours and includes three entertaining cases, from a vandalized moustache to a victim flattened by an ancient sarcophagus.
Ready to solve the mystery? Gather your team and start your investigation.
Perfect for friends, families, and curious minds – this is not your typical museum visit. It’s an adventure where YOU become the detective!
Just £25 per team
Timed slots
Only one phone needed to play

Gladiators of Britain
2025-08-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-17 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-22 10:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date
Explore the history of gladiatorial fights in Britain.

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The events of the amphitheatre – its wild beasts and enslaved fighters – are one of the most enduring aspects of Roman culture that still capture the public imagination today.
This touring exhibition brings together some of the countryâ€™s most important objects to tell the story of Britainâ€™s entertainment venues and the people who died to the roar of the crowd. It will reveal the violence of the arena, and the importance of spectacle within Roman culture.
Highlights include the Colchester Vase loaned by Colchester Museums, which records an actual battle between two real gladiators, and the Hawkedon Helmet, the only confirmed piece of gladiatorial armour from Roman Britain. These iconic loans will be supported by a selection of other items that reveal the popularity of gladiators throughout Roman society.
This tour is in partnership with Colchester and Ipswich Museums and is inspired by the recent exhibition at Colchester Castle, Gladiators: A Day at the Roman Games which featured British Museum loans. It will explore Roman spectacle in the local region, following in the footsteps of the gladiators who fought in the amphitheatres of Britain.

Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen
2025-08-16 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: Ed Sheeran meets Coldplay
2025-08-16 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 and experience the music of Ed Sheeran and Coldplay 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
Coldplay â€“ Clocks
Coldplay â€“ Something Just Like This
Ed Sheeran â€“ Bad Habits
Coldplay â€“ Adventure of a Lifetime
Coldplay â€“ Fix You
Ed Sheeran â€“ Photograph
Coldplay â€“ The Scientist
Ed Sheeran â€“ Shivers
Ed Sheeran â€“ Perfect
Coldplay â€“ Viva la Vida
Ed Sheeran â€“ Give me Love
Coldplay â€“ Sky Full of Stars
Performers
String Quartet â€“ 41 degrees quartet
