Manor House Museum
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
A Tribute to Agatha Christie
- 1 October 2016 — 7 January 2017
Visit the Manor House Museum to celebrate the life and history of Agatha Christie; author of many novels including murder mysteries, and creator of world-famous detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.
Join us for a trip fown the Nile, a journey on the Orient Express, and a look into Agatha's study, as Gale Goddard brings her collection of Agatha Christie related objects to the museum.
Website
http://www.kettering.gov.uk/museumexhibitions
A Tribute to Agatha Christie
- 19 October 2016 5-7pm
- 31 October 2016 5-7pm
Visit the Manor House Museum to celebrate the life and history of Agatha Christie; author of many novels including murder mysteries, and creator of world-famous detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.
Join us for a trip fown the Nile, a journey on the Orient Express, and a look into Agatha's study, as Gale Goddard brings her collection of Agatha Christie related objects to the museum.
Website
http://www.kettering.gov.uk/museumexhibitions
Creepy Crime Scenes Halloween Fun Day
- 28 October 2016 11am-3pm
Wounds make-up, finger printing, mystery magic show, balloon modelling and lots of fun!
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
FREE to all!
Website
http://www.kettering.gov.uk/homepage/357/family_fun_events
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.
Manor House Museum
Sheep Street
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN16 0AN
England
Website
museumandgallery@kettering.gov.uk
Telephone
01536 534219
Fax
01536 534370
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