Manor House Museum
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
Manor House Museum Permanent Displays
- 1 January 2000 — 31 January 2020 *on now
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
"When I was Young..."
- 14 June — 6 September 2014 *on now
A fascinating exhibition exploring 'childhood' through themes of playtime, childcare, early learning, clothing and much more.
From toys and games, to children's TV and schooldays, don't miss this delightful exhibition allowing people of all ages to reflect back on their childhood memories.
This exhibition offers plenty to see and explore for children of all ages to keep them busy during the summer holidays!
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Free to all!
Website
http://www.kettering.gov.uk/museums
Community Corner: Kettering-Lahnstein Twinning Committee
- 1 — 31 July 2014 *on now
Kettering and Lahnstein (Germany) will be starting the celebrations of the 60th year since first contact was made in 1955. This year a party from Lahnstein will arrive in Kettering from 16-23 July. There will be events open to the people of Kettering, who may be interesting in meeting our friends from Lahnstein.
For more details visit this display, or contact The Hon. Secretary B. Murkitt on 01536 513 251
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Free to all!
Website
http://www.kettering.gov.uk/museums
'Coast to Coast' by Chris Prout
- 5 July — 23 August 2014 *on now
This new body of work from Chris is a visual appreciation of topography and atmosphere. Prout is an artist who enjoys contrasts, for this major exhibition he has been revelling in the delights of the North Norfolk and Pembrokeshire coastlines. These popular locations offer dramatic disparity of land and seascapes, from salt marshes, golden sands, soaring coastal hillsides and crashing seas.
The dynamic views have been captured with bold fluent strokes in paint on board and canvas. Impressionistic in style, Chris' work offers a wonderful 'sense of place'.
On display will be large canvasses, smaller panels and a selection of working drawings from his travels.
If you enjoy the sea, sky-scapes, bold colour, subtlety and drama, you must visit and experience 'Coast to Coast'.
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
Alfred East Art Gallery
Sheep Street
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN16 0AN
Admission
Free to all!
Website
http://www.kettering.gov.uk/museums
Community Corner: Freedom of the Borough of Kettering
- 1 — 31 August 2014
Three years ago, Kettering Borough Council granted Freedom of the Borough to the Royal Anglian Regiment. On 21 July 2014 over 200 soldiers from the Regiment will exercise their right to march through Kettering in a historic event which promises to be both impressive and enjoyable. Citizens will have the opportunity to line the route of the march and publicly demonstrate their support for our soldiers in recognition of the difficult tasks they undertake, often with great personal sacrifice. Drop into the Museum in August to browse photographs of this poignant occasion and discover more about 'Freedom of the Borough'.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Free to all!
Website
http://www.kettering.gov.uk/museums
Archaeological Finds Surgery
- 20 August 2014 2:30-4pm
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, Julie Cassidy. Please call in advance to check availability.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Free to all!
Website
http://www.kettering.gov.uk/museums
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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