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Abington Park Museum, Northampton
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Abington Park Museum
Park Avenue South
Abington Park
Northampton
NN1 5LW
Northamptonshire
England
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Collection details
Architecture, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Natural Sciences, Social History, Toys and Hobbies, Weapons and War
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01604 838110
General information (Fax)
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01604 838720
E-mail
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museums@northampton.gov.uk
Website
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www.northampton.gov.uk/museums
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Open
1 November - 28 February Tues-Sun 1300-1600
Closed Mon
1 March - 31 October Tues - Sun 1300 - 1700
Open Bank Holiday Mondays
Closed 24, 25, 26, 27 & 31 December 2005 and 1 & 2 January 2006.
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Closed
Mondays except Bank Holiday Mondays
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Admission charges
Free Admission
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Discounts
Museums Association
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Description
A 15th century manor house, once the home of Shakespeare's grandaughter, Elizabeth Bernard, who is buried in the nearby church. It is now a museum including the history of the house.
-A room with original 16th century oak panelling
- a room full of Victorian curiosities - how museums were in Victorian times
- Northamptonshire's military history - both at home and abroad
- A 19th century costume gallery
- The history of the inhabitants of Northampton from the cradle to the grave.
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Collections description
Social History
Costume
Military History
Natural Sciences
Egyptology
Leathercraft
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Articles
MGM 2008 - Top Ten Events For The May Bank Holiday Weekend
Egyptian Artefacts Stolen From Abington Museum, Northampton
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Events
Toddler Aternoons for the under 5s at Abington Park Museum 24/9
Workshop (Event)
Toddler Afternoons for the under 5s at Abington Park Museum 22/10
Workshop (Event)
Toddler Afternoons for the under 5s at Abington Park Museum 26/11
Workshop (Event)
Christmas Workshop at Abington Park Museum pm
Workshop (Event)
Christmas Workshop at Abington Park Museum 13/12
; Workshop (Event)
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
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Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Shop
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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