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Abington Park Museum, Northampton

Abington Park Museum
Park Avenue South
Abington Park
Northampton
NN1 5LW
Northamptonshire
England

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

Facilities

Shop: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes

Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01604 838110
General information (Fax) : 01604 838720
E-mail : museums@northampton.gov.uk
Website : www.northampton.gov.uk/museums

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.

Closed
Mondays except Bank Holiday Mondays

Admission charges
Free Admission

Discounts
Museums Association

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.

Collections description
Social History
Costume
Military History
Natural Sciences
Egyptology
Leathercraft

Articles
MGM 2008 - Top Ten Events For The May Bank Holiday Weekend
Egyptian Artefacts Stolen From Abington Museum, Northampton

Events
Toddler Afternoons for the under 5s at Abington Park Museum 26/11  Workshop or activity session
Christmas Workshop at Abington Park Museum pm  Workshop or activity session
Christmas Workshop at Abington Park Museum 13/12  Workshop or activity session

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided Collections
General guide to collections available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance) Disability Access
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
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