Harborough Museum, Market Harborough
Council Offices
Adam & Eve Street
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 7AG
England
Website
www.leics.gov.uk/index/community/museums/harborough_museum.htm
Telephone
01858 821087
Fax
01858 821 000
Find out about the historic town of Market Harborough and its surrounding area. For many centuries Market Harborough has been a market town, a social centre for the surrounding countryside a hunting centre, and a stagecoach post. The district's history is celebrated with displays including important collections of toys, the Symington Collection of Corsetry, a reconstruction of a local bootmaker's workshop and a programme of regularly changing exhibitions. The museum itself is located on the second floor of the council offices. The entrance to the museum is through the Fox Yard car park at the back of the council offices. A lift is available for visitors with mobility difficulties, accessible through the front entrance to the council offices on Adam and Eve Street. At weekends please ring ahead to make arrangements for access to the lift. The central position of the museum means that there are plenty of places nearby to eat and drink. There is a shop selling publications, souvenirs and gifts relating to Harborough and its history. There are toilet facilities in the museum.
Venue Type:
Museum
Council Offices
Adam & Eve Street
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 7AG
England
Website
www.leics.gov.uk/index/community/museums/harborough_museum.htm
Telephone
01858 821087
Fax
01858 821 000
Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Personalities, Social History, Weapons and War, World Cultures
Council Offices
Adam & Eve Street
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 7AG
England
Website
www.leics.gov.uk/index/community/museums/harborough_museum.htm
Telephone
01858 821087
Fax
01858 821 000
Council Offices
Adam & Eve Street
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 7AG
England
Website
www.leics.gov.uk/index/community/museums/harborough_museum.htm
Telephone
01858 821087
Fax
01858 821 000
Coins of the Celts
Drop in and speak to an Iron Age craftsman and make your very own Celtic coin.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
When
11am-4pm
Where
Harborough Museum
Admission
£1 per coin. Two timed sessions: 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm. Tel: 01858 821085
Arts and Crafts
Drop in arts and crafts. Suitable for 5-12 year olds who must be accompanied by an adult.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
When
11am-4pm
Where
Harborough Museum
Admission
Free. Tel: 01858 821085
Easter Arts and Crafts
Drop in arts and crafts with an Easter theme. Suitable for 5-12 year olds who must be accompanied by an adult.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
When
11am-4pm
Where
Harborough Museum
Admission
Free. Tel: 01858 821085
Hidden Talents - Live!
Drop in and see local craftsmen at work from spinning, carving, painting and jewellery making to embroidery and bookmaking. Some sessions will be interactive.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
When
11am-1pm
Where
Harborough Museum
Admission
Every Saturday. Tel: 01858 821085
Council Offices
Adam & Eve Street
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 7AG
England
Website
www.leics.gov.uk/index/community/museums/harborough_museum.htm
Telephone
01858 821087
Fax
01858 821 000
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