Elmer and Friends: The Colourful World of David McKee
2024-09-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-08 12:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Something for all the family with this summer exhibition in the art galleries.
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
Saturday 6 July â€“ Sunday 8 September
As if by magic, Elmer, Mr Benn, and Bernard will be appearing at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery as the colourful world of David McKee is brought to life through original paintings, storyboards and illustrations, film, and interactives. There is something for big and little kids to discover as these well-loved characters are revealed. An exhibition from Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children’s Books.
Full details at www.northamptonmuseums.com/directory-record/479/
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NINE at 78
2024-09-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-13 10:00 - 16:00 and 14 more dates | 78 Derngate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH
Art Exhibition-The Gallery
Running for the month of September as part of the hugely successful Northants and Rutland Open Studios event, 78 Derngate is pleased to present Nine at 78 – an eclectic exhibition of work from nine prominent Northamptonshire artists encompassing work in an array of styles and mediums. From paint, mixed media and collage, to glass, jewellery, ceramics, woodwork and textiles; there is something for everyone to appreciate and all the work is for sale.
Taking part are: Katy Dynes (painting and illustration), Nadege Honey (handcrafted jewellery), Sarah Luke (glass),Claire Mycock (painting and mixed media), Joy Norman (textiles and paper),Colin Proctor (painting), Mark Puryer (wood), Emma Saul (painting and ceramics)and Katrina Solano (painting). These artists and makersâ€™ creations will fill all our galleries and there will be pieces to view in the gardens, too! A great way to spend half a day (or longer!) in Northampton, why not combine this with a visit to the heritage house and shop followed by light refreshments in The Dining Room!
The exhibition opens on 31st August and runs to 29th September. Free entry to all galleries, closed on Mondays. For more information on Northants and Rutland Open Studios including individual artist profiles and linked events, please visit www.nros.co.uk

Meteorology
2025-01-05 14:30 - 16:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
BACK TO BASICS – WIND. One time believed to be â€˜the breath of the gods’; we will look at what causes winds and what they can tell us. We will then have a go at measuring the local winds.

PHOTOGRAPHY
2025-01-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
STREET PHOTOGRAPHY by John Gill. John is a street and documentary photographer and has published an acclaimed book of some of his images. His mostly mono images are of life in Northern Cities and Towns. This lecture is presented by Zoom. Join us in the Humfrey Rooms in the company of other members, or check our web site www.nnhs.info/Whats-On/ for the Zoom link.

Mini Museum Explorers!
2025-01-17 10:15 - 11:45 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Mini Museum Explorers!
This week â€“ Toys & Games!
Friday, 17 January
10:15 – 11:45 AM
£5 per child per session
Calling all mini adventurers!
Bring your little ones (ages 2.5–5) to our fun and creative pre-school sessions! Each week, we dive into a different magical theme with:

Engaging stories
Hands-on arts & crafts
Joyful music
New friends to meet

Parents and carers, this is your chance to enjoy a relaxed morning while your kids play, create, and explore! Plus, we’ve got snacks for the kids and tea or coffee for you—perfect for making lasting memories together.
Join us every Friday during term time and let’s make Fridays extra special!
Book your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/â€¦/mini-museum-explorers-atâ€¦
See you soon!
