Museums · East Midlands
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
In or near Upton.
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Mark Percy — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Northampton · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery is a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery showcases local history and art, featuring a diverse collection that includes a rare Viking gold ring. The museum offers educational sessions for school groups, enhancing learning through hands-on experiences with historical artifacts.
Place summary
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery is located in the West Midlands. It features a diverse collection of art and historical exhibits, highlighting the cultural heritage of the region. The museum is also known for its collection of footwear and its role in the local shoe industry.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2366, -0.8946
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Northampton
- Postcode
- NN1 1DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Northampton North
- Established
- 1884
- Nearest railway station
- Northampton — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Tuesdays-Saturdays 10am - 5pm; Sundays 12pm - 5pm; closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
- Official site
- www.northamptonmuseums.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Northampton Museum and Art Gallery (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Northampton Museum and Art Gallery?
- Northampton Museum and Art Gallery is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN1 1DP), in the parish of Northampton.
- What is Northampton Museum and Art Gallery?
- Northampton Museum and Art Gallery — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Northampton Museum and Art Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN1 1DP.
- When was Northampton Museum and Art Gallery built?
- Built or established in 1884.
- How do I get to Northampton Museum and Art Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN1 1DP.