Manor House Museum
Sheep Street
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN16 0AN
England
Website
museumandgallery@kettering.gov.uk
Telephone
01536 534219
Fax
01536 534370
Temporary exhibitions and regular activities make the Manor House Museum a lively and vibrant place to visit. Come along to explore Kettering's history and find out what makes the town unique. Covering the history of the Borough, the Museum is packed with fascinating objects including archaeology, natural history, geology, and costume.
Children's craft activities take place during the school holidays and historical themed lunchtime talks take place regularly at the neighbouring Alfred East Art Gallery.
Our education service for schools, community groups and others, delivers sessions that involve children in hands-on and active learning, covering many different areas of the curriculum.
The museum shop is well-known for its excellent range of educational and fun gift items related to the themes of the museum and more. It's the perfect place to buy a unique treat.
Venue Type:
Museum, Historic house or home, Garden, parklands or rural site
The museum collects only those items, which were made or used within the geographical area of Kettering Borough for its permanent collections. The current size of the collections is thought to total circa 20,000 artefacts.
Access to the Collections:
The Museum collections are not all on display at the same time. There are far too many items to fit in the building!
Some of the Museum’s collections can be accessed for research purposes on request. Please contact the Museum and Gallery for further details. At least one month's notice is required for this request.
Collection details
Agriculture, Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Industry, Land Transport, Natural Sciences, Science and Technology, Social History, Sport, Toys and Hobbies, Weapons and War, World Cultures, Fine Art, Law and Order, Music, Performing Arts, Photography, Literature, Medicine, Film and Media, Decorative and Applied Art, Architecture, Design, Inland Waterways, Trade and Commerce, Religion, Personalities
Key artists and exhibits
- Victorian costumes,'Robinson car',Samian Ware,Roman Lead Font,Numismatics,Civil War armour, Anglo-Saxon Cremation Urns
Community Corner: Communities at Heart
Communities at Heart supports families and young people who are struggling in some way, through weekly visits for 2-3 hours at the family home, or one to one sessions with young people who need support. We run two youth groups in the Grange for 7-11 years old and will be running a youth service from Keystone Escape in the near future.
For more information please visit: www.communitiesatheart.net
Website
http://www.kettering.gov.uk/info/100009/leisure_and_culture/1519/community_corner
Community Corner: Jam in the Hood
Jam in the Hood is an innovative project that aims to change the negative perceptions of young people within the local community whilst addressing local issues around crime and anti-social behaviour. The project delivers an informal education programme in a creative way with sessions including visits to police firearms and helicopter units, as well as volunteering and team building opportunities. Find out more about the work of this outstanding local project in this community corner display.
Suitable for
- Any age
Website
http://www.kettering.gov.uk/info/100009/leisure_and_culture/1519/community_corner
Kettering High School
An exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the opening of ‘The High School’ Kettering, in 1913. The exhibition provides a fantastic insight into the history of the school, its achievements and associated memories. Whether you’re a former pupil or not, come along to reminisce about school days gone by; uniform, classrooms, teachers, subjects and much more.
The exhibition is presented in partnership with Kettering High School (KHS) Old Girls’ Association and Southfield School, Kettering.
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
The Manor House Museum
Admission
None
Website
A Return to Brambly Hedge
The mice of Brambly Hedge are visiting the Manor House Museum in Kettering this summer! Visitors can join Wilfred, Primrose, Mrs Toadflax, Lord and Lady Woodmouse among a host of other favourite characters from the popular stories by author and artist Jill Barklem. This is an exhibition which brings the Brambly Hedge stories to life, offering plenty for children and adults alike.
Suitable for
- Any age
Website
Community Corner: Wild Things!
Take a look at Kettering Museum and Art Gallery’s packed programme of Wildlife themed art and craft workshops and special events, great for keeping the kids busy during the Summer holidays! In this display, find out more about the vast array of things that you can sign up for, as we ‘go wild’ at Kettering Museum and Art Gallery this summer.
Suitable for
- 0-4
- 7-10
- 5-6
- 18+
- 11-13
Website
http://www.kettering.gov.uk/info/100009/leisure_and_culture/1519/community_corner
Community Corner: UKAFH
Formed in Kettering in October 2010, the United Kingdom Amateur Fossil Hunters (UKAFH) group has attracted people sharing an interest in fossils, from across the UK, providing somewhere to share knowledge, information, thoughts and opinions. Come along to find out more about this local specialist group.
Website
http://www.kettering.gov.uk/info/100009/leisure_and_culture/1519/community_corner
Manor House Museum Permanent Displays
Find out what makes Kettering unique! Covering the history of the borough, the Museum’s permanent displays are packed with fascinating objects and information. Topics include the Boot and Shoe Industry, agriculture, geology, costume, natural history, coins and medals.
Suitable for
- Any age
Website
Archaeological Finds Surgeries
If you have found something that you would like to know more about, please bring it along to one of these free sessions run by Northamptonshire’s Finds Liaison Officer:
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
2:30-4pm
Where
The Manor House Museum, Kettering
Website
Archaeological Finds Surgeries
If you have found something that you would like to know more about, please bring it along to one of these free sessions run by Northamptonshire’s Finds Liaison Officer:
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
2:30-4pm
Where
The Manor House Museum, Kettering
Website
‘The Vikings!’ - Children’s Craft Activities
Tuesday 28 – Friday 31 May,
Everyday at 11am and 2pm
Workshops last approximately 1 hour
A packed programme of art and craft workshops exploring all things Viking, and involving glue, paint and much more!
Come along, get creative and make something to take home with you.
Workshops are charged at £3 per child, £2 with a Kettering Leisure Pass Holders. Free to Young Friends of Kettering Art Gallery and Museum.
Contact us for the full activity timetable
Booking is recommended
Free activities running alongside the workshops include worksheets, colouring sheets, brass rubbing and more.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 11-13
- 7-10
Admission
Workshops are charged at £3 per child, £2 with a Kettering Leisure Pass Holders. Free to Young Friends of Kettering Art Gallery and Museum.
Website
http://www.kettering.gov.uk/info/100009/leisure_and_culture/1548/childrens_activities
Caring For Your Treasures
To find out more about how to care for your treasured possessions and ensure that they are preserved for generations to come, why not drop in to one of our opinion surgeries.
Suitable for
- 16-17
- 18+
When
2:30-4pm
Where
The Manor House Museum, Kettering
Website
Archaeological Finds Surgeries
If you have found something that you would like to know more about, please bring it along to one of these free sessions run by Northamptonshire’s Finds Liaison Officer:
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
2:30-4pm
Where
The Manor House Museum, Kettering
Website
Archaeological Finds Surgeries
If you have found something that you would like to know more about, please bring it along to one of these free sessions run by Northamptonshire’s Finds Liaison Officer:
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
2:30-4pm
Where
The Manor House Museum, Kettering
Website
Wild Things: Children's Craft Activities
A packed programme of Wildlife themed art and craft workshops, special events and much more, to keep the kids busy this Summer! Don’t forget to check out our Brambly Hedge exhibition at the Manor House Museum, which will be running alongside Children’s activities!
Come along, get creative and make something to take home with you!
Workshops last approximately 1 hour and are charged at £3 per child, £2 for Kettering Leisure Pass Holders. Free to Young Friends of Kettering Art Gallery and Museum.
Contact the museum from May onwards for further information and the full activity timetable.
Booking is recommended
The Manor House Museum always offers a range of free activity worksheets, trails, brass rubbings and more alongside its permanent and temporary exhibitions!
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 11-13
Admission
£3 per child,
£2 for Kettering Leisure Pass Holders.
Free to Young Friends of Kettering Art Gallery and Museum.
Website
http://www.kettering.gov.uk/info/100009/leisure_and_culture/1548/childrens_activities
Community Corner
http://www.kettering.gov.uk/info/100009/leisure_and_culture/1519/community_corner
The Community Corner at Manor House Museum is a rotating community showcase, providing the opportunity for local community groups, societies and networks to present dedicated displays about their work, or specific events.
If you are a local group, society or network interested in compiling a display for the Community Corner, or wish to find out more, please contact the Museum Officer on: 01536 535 609 or at eleanorbaumber@kettering.gov.uk
How to obtain
Please contact the Museum Officer on: 01536 535 609 or at eleanorbaumber@kettering.gov.uk. Display dimensions are downloadable on our website.
Manor House Museum Shop
http://www.kettering.gov.uk/info/839/museums_and_galleries-shops/1193/manor_house_museum_shop/2
The museum shop is well-known for its excellent range of educational and fun gift items related to the themes of the museum and much more. It's the perfect place to buy a unique treat.
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