Welcome to Kettering Museum & Art Gallery
Opening Times and Contact Details
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Monday |
Closed |
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Tuesday - Saturday |
10am - 4.45pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The Museum and Art Gallery are closed on bank holidays.
The Manor House Museum and Alfred East Art Gallery are situated in Sheep Street, Kettering, easy to get to by train, bus or by car. Both venues are situated in the Manor House Gardens close to the library and the parish church of SS Peter and Paul.
History of the Manor House Museum
Probably stands on the site of the 'noble hall' created in the days of Abbot Walter de St Edmunds (1233-46), when Kettering was one of the most valuable possessions of Peterborough monastery.
In 1720 John Bridges wrote 'Mr Sawyer's house, in which are old stone window frames, was formerly the Abbot's House'. The present building, though restored, has some seventeenth century features behind an eighteenth century facade.
History of the Alfred East Art Gallery
The Aflred East Art Gallery was built in 1913 to a design by J A Gotch using Weldon ashlar masonary to produce an imposing frontage, which with Piccadilly Buildings forms an imposing entrance to the town centre.
Accredited Museum
The Museum and Gallery are Accredited by Arts Council England (ACE) and achieved great success in the Northamptonshire Heritage Awards 2012, receiving awards for:
- Work with Children and Young People - The Exhibionists - Winner
- Best Exhibition Award - Hidden Treasures - Winner
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How to find us
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How to contact us
Kettering Museum & Art Gallery
C/O Kettering Borough Council
Municipal Offices
Bowling Green Road
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN15 7QX
01536 534 219 - Museum
01536 534 274 - Art Gallery
Access
The Manor House Museum is freely accessible by wheelchair users. The
museum entrance is flat and a member of staff will be happy to assist
with the door. Once inside there is a lift to the displays on the first
floor.
The Alfred East Art Gallery is accessible to wheelchair users via ramp access in the adjoining Kettering Library building.
Last updated 16/04/2013
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Email: customerservices@kettering.gov.uk. Telephone: 01536 410333.
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