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SUMMARY:Carboniferous Monsters: 100 million years before the Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION:Step back to the Carboniferous period\, 100 million years before the dinosaurs. \nNorthampton Museum & Art Gallery \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 21 February – Sunday 7 June 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit tropical forests and swamps teeming with bizarre and ferocious ancient monsters\, some of which had larger teeth than T. rex. Meet the dinosaurs’ distant ancestors\, the very first reptiles\, the largest creepy-crawlies ever to live\, and prehistoric animals unlike anything you’ve ever seen before! \nA must-see for prehistoric monster fans of all ages!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/carboniferous-monsters-100-million-years-before-the-dinosaurs/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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SUMMARY:From the Collection: Drawings
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. \nThis exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language\, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore\, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert\, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones\, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt\, amongst others\, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line\, tone\, and observation to experiment\, problem solve\, and refine their vision. Together\, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration\, invention\, and creative thinking.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-drawings/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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SUMMARY:Art and Comics Unwrapped: Exploring the Line Between Comics and Fine Art
DESCRIPTION:This Exhibition explores the similarities between fine art and comics and how they are produced. It will explain the process of how comics are created and examine the common elements from fine art; the drawing\, the painting and the poetry. It will also exhibit a story of epic proportions without superheroes\, just ordinary people.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/art-and-comics-unwrapped-exploring-the-line-between-comics-and-fine-art/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005049
CREATED:20260204T150815Z
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SUMMARY:Carboniferous Monsters: 100 million years before the Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION:Step back to the Carboniferous period\, 100 million years before the dinosaurs. \nNorthampton Museum & Art Gallery \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 21 February – Sunday 7 June 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit tropical forests and swamps teeming with bizarre and ferocious ancient monsters\, some of which had larger teeth than T. rex. Meet the dinosaurs’ distant ancestors\, the very first reptiles\, the largest creepy-crawlies ever to live\, and prehistoric animals unlike anything you’ve ever seen before! \nA must-see for prehistoric monster fans of all ages!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/carboniferous-monsters-100-million-years-before-the-dinosaurs/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005049
CREATED:20260407T154952Z
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SUMMARY:From the Collection: Drawings
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. \nThis exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language\, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore\, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert\, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones\, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt\, amongst others\, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line\, tone\, and observation to experiment\, problem solve\, and refine their vision. Together\, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration\, invention\, and creative thinking.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-drawings/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005049
CREATED:20260407T155710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T155710Z
UID:135884-1779271200-1779296400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Art and Comics Unwrapped: Exploring the Line Between Comics and Fine Art
DESCRIPTION:This Exhibition explores the similarities between fine art and comics and how they are produced. It will explain the process of how comics are created and examine the common elements from fine art; the drawing\, the painting and the poetry. It will also exhibit a story of epic proportions without superheroes\, just ordinary people.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/art-and-comics-unwrapped-exploring-the-line-between-comics-and-fine-art/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T130000
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SUMMARY:Discovering David Gommon: Art\, Life and Legacy in Northamptonshire
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of discovery about artist David Gommon (1913-1987)\n  \nSpeakers include author of the recent critically acclaimed monograph Philip Vann\, journalist Ian Mayes and Peter Gommon\, David’s son\, will all speak about David Gommon’s extraordinary creative talent. \nOpportunity to purchase signed copies of the recent critically acclaimed monograph ‘David Gommon’ by Philip Vann at discounted price. \nJoin us for a lecture on the internationally respected artist David Gommon who lived and taught in Northampton. This is a unique opportunity to find out more about this artist and his connection to Northamptonshire\, to view three pictures from the collection not normally on display and to buy a copy of the newly published monograph; David Gommon \nAuthor of the recent critically acclaimed monograph Philip Vann\, journalist Ian Mayes and Peter Gommon\, David’s son\, will all speak about David Gommon’s extraordinary creative talent. \nDavid painted up until his death in 1987 and began his career as part of the 20’s group that included Christopher Wood\, Barbara Hepworth\, and Victor Pasmore under the patronage of Lucy Carrington Wertheim. Lucy was an art collector\, patron and gallerist who gave him his first solo show and became a lifelong friend. \nAfter the war he took his first and only teaching job at Northampton Grammar School\, where as the Senior Art Master he worked and painted until he retired. After he retired he painted the enormous Creation Mural at St Crispins Hospital\, which no longer exists. \nDavid left a legacy of over 450 works in the permanent collections at galleries across the UK\, and in New Zealand\, Australia and held in private collections across the world and held locally at Northampton Art Gallery. \nBuy a ticket online for Discovering David Gommon \nTickets are also available to purchase direct from the museum either in person or by calling 01604 526322\, Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 5pm and Sundays 12-5pm \n  \nSpeaker biographies\nIan Mayes – Ian is a British Journalist and Editor who started his career at the Northampton Chronical and Echo. He was the first Readers Editor at the Guardian 1997-2007. Was president of the Organisation of News Ombudsman from2005-20027. Mayes is the author of books including Witness in a Time of Turmoil: Inside the Guardian’s Global Revolution\, Volume 1\, 1986–1995\, published in May 2025. \nPhilip Vann is an art critic\, art historian and author of the David Gommon Monograph. Philip Vann is a writer on the visual arts and a freelance exhibition curator. He is the author of Face to Face: British Self-Portraits in the Twentieth Century (Sansom & Co\, 2004) and numerous books and catalogues on British\, Irish and international painters and sculptors. \nPeter Gommon is an Architect and Landscape Architect who specialised on Community Projects and is the son of David. He has many-personal memories of his father the artist and growing up in in Northamptonshire. He commissioned the Monograph. \n  \nDavid Gommon\nBorn into a working-class family in London’s Battersea\, David Gommon (1913-1987) first studied art at the local Polytechnic when he was sixteen. Subsisting on odd jobs he visited the art galleries of Holland to study the great masters. In London he met a champion of modern British art\, Lucy Carrington Wertheim\, who became his patron. She championed artists such as Christopher Wood\, Alfred Wallis and Frances Hodgkins-who gave David his first exhibition in 1934. \nPhilip Vann\, writing in the Monograph\, details ‘the development of Gommon’s visionary landscape art-rooted latterly in the paradisical surroundings of the Northamptonshire village of Hardingstone where he and his wife Jean lived for several decades. His art-which is noteable for its at once subtle and audacious colourism-is also enriched by his love and appreciation of poetry (including works by John Clare\, Yeats and T. S. Eliot) and his friendship with figures such as the poet and artist David Jones.’ \nDavid retired early to have time to paint freely; he remained full of ideas and continued to vigorously develop his “personal and eloquent language” until his sudden death in 1987.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/discovering-david-gommon-art-life-and-legacy-in-northamptonshire/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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SUMMARY:Carboniferous Monsters: 100 million years before the Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION:Step back to the Carboniferous period\, 100 million years before the dinosaurs. \nNorthampton Museum & Art Gallery \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 21 February – Sunday 7 June 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit tropical forests and swamps teeming with bizarre and ferocious ancient monsters\, some of which had larger teeth than T. rex. Meet the dinosaurs’ distant ancestors\, the very first reptiles\, the largest creepy-crawlies ever to live\, and prehistoric animals unlike anything you’ve ever seen before! \nA must-see for prehistoric monster fans of all ages!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/carboniferous-monsters-100-million-years-before-the-dinosaurs/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005049
CREATED:20260407T154952Z
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SUMMARY:From the Collection: Drawings
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. \nThis exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language\, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore\, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert\, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones\, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt\, amongst others\, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line\, tone\, and observation to experiment\, problem solve\, and refine their vision. Together\, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration\, invention\, and creative thinking.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-drawings/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005049
CREATED:20260407T155710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T155710Z
UID:135885-1779357600-1779382800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Art and Comics Unwrapped: Exploring the Line Between Comics and Fine Art
DESCRIPTION:This Exhibition explores the similarities between fine art and comics and how they are produced. It will explain the process of how comics are created and examine the common elements from fine art; the drawing\, the painting and the poetry. It will also exhibit a story of epic proportions without superheroes\, just ordinary people.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/art-and-comics-unwrapped-exploring-the-line-between-comics-and-fine-art/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005049
CREATED:20260407T160650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T160650Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Morning Talks: April – July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Cost: £3.50 per talk or £21 for a series ticket \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncludes tea\, coffee and biscuits \nBooking Essential \nJoin us for the Summer series of these seven engaging talks covering a wide range of topics\, including local history\, cultural heritage\, notable figures\, and the evolution of our communities. Whether you’re curious about the past\, passionate about storytelling\, or simply enjoy learning something new\, these talks offer something for everyone. Delivered by knowledgeable speakers in a friendly and welcoming setting\, each talk invites you to explore stories that have shaped our local identity and continue to inspire us today. \nThursday 16 April\nThe Roles of a Supporting Artiste\nSpeaker: Robert Brewer \nDiscover the behind-the-scenes world of a TV and film extra. Robert shares stories from his work on Hollywood blockbusters\, TV dramas\, soaps\, comedies\, and even a few adverts. \nThursday 30 April\nNorthampton Saints & the Second World War\nSpeaker: Graham McKechnie \nBBC Radio Northampton sports editor and Saints club historian Graham McKechnie explores the remarkable wartime experiences of Saints players who served around the world — in the air\, at sea\, in North Africa\, the Far East\, and Normandy. \nThursday 14 May\nThe Surprise of My Life\nSpeaker: Rosie Rushton \nAn extraordinary personal story. They say life is full of surprises — but sometimes the biggest one doesn’t arrive until you’re 75. Join Rosie as she uncovers a mystery that has lingered since childhood. \nThursday 4 June\nThe Development of the Great American Songbook\nSpeaker: Melody Flyte \nHear how Irving Berlin\, Cole Porter\, the Gershwins and their contemporaries transformed popular music and musical theatre. Melody will perform in vintage costume\, featuring classics including You’re the Top\, Over the Rainbow\, and Ain’t Misbehavin’. \nThursday 18 June\nThe Remains of Annie Pritchard\nSpeaker: Kate Philbin \nIn 1892\, a dismembered body was discovered near the Althorp Estate. This talk tells the chilling story of Annie Pritchard and her neighbour Andrew MacRae\, who was convicted and hanged for her murder at Northampton Gaol. \nThursday 2 July\nFood Glorious Food\nSpeaker: J.P. Carr \nAn illustrated journey through Northamptonshire’s eating and shopping habits. Discover national brands with local roots\, much-loved food manufacturers\, and traditional county recipes. \nThursday 16 July\n10 Years of The Good Loaf\nSpeaker: Suzy Van Roogen \nA look back at a decade of baking Northamptonshire’s finest bread while supporting those who are less fortunate than ourselves. \nBook a Thursday Morning Talk series ticket \nBook a Thursday Morning Talk individual ticket \nTickets are also available to purchase from the museum direct\, either in person of by calling 01604 526322\, Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 5pm and Sundays 12-5pm.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/thursday-morning-talks-april-july-2026/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T150000
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SUMMARY:Curator Talk with Afternoon Tea: Footwear Stories
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fascinating afternoon as Rebecca Shawcross\, Curator\, delves into the powerful and often surprising meanings hidden within the museum’s world‑renowned footwear collection. \nIn Footwear Stories\, Rebecca invites you to explore how shoes have served as far more than practical objects for thousands of years. Each pair can reveal our occupations\, origins\, identities and the communities we belong to—often before we say a single word. From signals of status and wealth to expressions of cultural heritage\, sexuality and personal style\, shoes hold extraordinary stories about who we are and how we choose to be seen. \nAfter the talk\, continue the experience with a relaxing afternoon tea in the museum café\, included in the ticket price. \nEvent Includes \n\nCurator talk in the Central Hall\nExclusive insights into the museum’s shoe collection\nAfternoon tea in the Museum Café\nQ&A opportunity with Rebecca Shawcross\n\nBooking essential. Treat yourself—or bring a friend—for an afternoon of culture\, conversation and cake. \nBook online for Curator Talk and Afternoon Tea \nTickets are also available to purchase direct from the museum either in person or by calling 01604 526322\, Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 5pm and Sundays 12-5pm \nDietary requirements: we’ll do our best to accommodate these\, please contact us on museums@westnorthants.gov.uk for more information.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/curator-talk-with-afternoon-tea-footwear-stories/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005049
CREATED:20260204T150815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T150815Z
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SUMMARY:Carboniferous Monsters: 100 million years before the Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION:Step back to the Carboniferous period\, 100 million years before the dinosaurs. \nNorthampton Museum & Art Gallery \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 21 February – Sunday 7 June 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit tropical forests and swamps teeming with bizarre and ferocious ancient monsters\, some of which had larger teeth than T. rex. Meet the dinosaurs’ distant ancestors\, the very first reptiles\, the largest creepy-crawlies ever to live\, and prehistoric animals unlike anything you’ve ever seen before! \nA must-see for prehistoric monster fans of all ages!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/carboniferous-monsters-100-million-years-before-the-dinosaurs/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005049
CREATED:20260407T154952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T154952Z
UID:135680-1779444000-1779469200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:From the Collection: Drawings
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. \nThis exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language\, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore\, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert\, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones\, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt\, amongst others\, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line\, tone\, and observation to experiment\, problem solve\, and refine their vision. Together\, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration\, invention\, and creative thinking.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-drawings/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005049
CREATED:20260407T155710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T155710Z
UID:135886-1779444000-1779469200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Art and Comics Unwrapped: Exploring the Line Between Comics and Fine Art
DESCRIPTION:This Exhibition explores the similarities between fine art and comics and how they are produced. It will explain the process of how comics are created and examine the common elements from fine art; the drawing\, the painting and the poetry. It will also exhibit a story of epic proportions without superheroes\, just ordinary people.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/art-and-comics-unwrapped-exploring-the-line-between-comics-and-fine-art/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T114500
DTSTAMP:20260415T005049
CREATED:20260407T160201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T160201Z
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SUMMARY:Mini Museum Explorers – April – July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Booking essential\, includes refreshments. \nEmbark on a magical journey with Mini Museum Explorers!\nEvery Friday morning\, our beloved hands-on sessions invite curious little adventurers aged 2.5 to 5 years—and their grown-ups—into a world bursting with creativity and discovery. \nEach week brings a brand-new adventure filled with captivating stories\, joyful music\, imaginative art\, and playful crafts. Explore the museum in a warm\, welcoming space where imaginations take flight and new friendships bloom. \nAnd while your little explorer enjoys a tasty treat\, you can relax with a well-deserved tea or coffee. It’s the perfect way to start your Friday—with fun\, learning\, and a sprinkle of museum magic! \n17 April – Comic Capers \n24 April – Dragons and Castles \n1 May – May Day \n8 May – Soldiers and Warriors \n15 May – Truly Scrumptious! \n22 May – Gardens and Plants \n5 June – All the colours of the Rainbow \n12 June – Animal Adventures \n19 June – Smartest Giant in Town \n26 June – Doctors and Nurses \n3 July – Transport \n10 July – Sailing the Seas \nThese 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!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/mini-museum-explorers-april-july-2026/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T140000
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UID:135016-1779453000-1779458400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Craft and chatter
DESCRIPTION:If you’re looking for a way to unwind after a busy week or just want to make some new crafting friends\, come along with your chosen craft to these friendly informal sessions. \nThey take place every Friday lunchtime in the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery lower café area. \nDrop in – no booking required but please purchase a drink or something to eat from the cafe.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/craft-and-chatter-5/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005049
CREATED:20260204T150815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T150815Z
UID:134409-1779530400-1779555600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Carboniferous Monsters: 100 million years before the Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION:Step back to the Carboniferous period\, 100 million years before the dinosaurs. \nNorthampton Museum & Art Gallery \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 21 February – Sunday 7 June 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit tropical forests and swamps teeming with bizarre and ferocious ancient monsters\, some of which had larger teeth than T. rex. Meet the dinosaurs’ distant ancestors\, the very first reptiles\, the largest creepy-crawlies ever to live\, and prehistoric animals unlike anything you’ve ever seen before! \nA must-see for prehistoric monster fans of all ages!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/carboniferous-monsters-100-million-years-before-the-dinosaurs/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005049
CREATED:20260407T154952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T154952Z
UID:135681-1779530400-1779555600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:From the Collection: Drawings
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. \nThis exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language\, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore\, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert\, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones\, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt\, amongst others\, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line\, tone\, and observation to experiment\, problem solve\, and refine their vision. Together\, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration\, invention\, and creative thinking.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-drawings/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005049
CREATED:20260407T155710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T155710Z
UID:135887-1779530400-1779555600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Art and Comics Unwrapped: Exploring the Line Between Comics and Fine Art
DESCRIPTION:This Exhibition explores the similarities between fine art and comics and how they are produced. It will explain the process of how comics are created and examine the common elements from fine art; the drawing\, the painting and the poetry. It will also exhibit a story of epic proportions without superheroes\, just ordinary people.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/art-and-comics-unwrapped-exploring-the-line-between-comics-and-fine-art/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005049
CREATED:20260204T150815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T150815Z
UID:134410-1779624000-1779642000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Carboniferous Monsters: 100 million years before the Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION:Step back to the Carboniferous period\, 100 million years before the dinosaurs. \nNorthampton Museum & Art Gallery \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 21 February – Sunday 7 June 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit tropical forests and swamps teeming with bizarre and ferocious ancient monsters\, some of which had larger teeth than T. rex. Meet the dinosaurs’ distant ancestors\, the very first reptiles\, the largest creepy-crawlies ever to live\, and prehistoric animals unlike anything you’ve ever seen before! \nA must-see for prehistoric monster fans of all ages!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/carboniferous-monsters-100-million-years-before-the-dinosaurs/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005049
CREATED:20260407T154952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T154952Z
UID:135682-1779624000-1779642000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:From the Collection: Drawings
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. \nThis exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language\, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore\, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert\, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones\, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt\, amongst others\, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line\, tone\, and observation to experiment\, problem solve\, and refine their vision. Together\, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration\, invention\, and creative thinking.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-drawings/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005049
CREATED:20260407T155710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T155710Z
UID:135888-1779624000-1779642000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Art and Comics Unwrapped: Exploring the Line Between Comics and Fine Art
DESCRIPTION:This Exhibition explores the similarities between fine art and comics and how they are produced. It will explain the process of how comics are created and examine the common elements from fine art; the drawing\, the painting and the poetry. It will also exhibit a story of epic proportions without superheroes\, just ordinary people.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/art-and-comics-unwrapped-exploring-the-line-between-comics-and-fine-art/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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