Manor House Museum (Kettering) & The Alfred East Art Gallery

Sheep Street
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN16 0AN

Tel: +44 (0)1536 534 219
+44 (0)1536 534 274
Fax: +44 (0)1536 534 370
Email: museum@kettering.gov.uk
Web: http://www.kettering.gov.uk


Explore Kettering's history at the Manor House Museum. Temporary exhibitions, regular activities and a 'hands-on' approach to history, make this a lively and vibrant place to visit.

A constantly changing programme of exhibitions ensures that there will always be something new for you to see at the Alfred East Art Gallery. You may even decide to take an original work home - Fine Arts, Crafts and Photography can all by found on display and are often for sale.

Come and find out more about our:

  • Holiday Activities
  • Events Days
  • Living History Workshops
  • Loans Collection
  • Identification Service
  • Gallery Concerts & Talks
  • Young Artists Exhibitions
  • Advice & Enquiry Service
  • Schools Service
  • Friends of the Museum and Art Gallery

     

    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    Tuesday to Saturday 9.30am to 5.00pm (Last admissions 4.45pm.)
    We are Closed on Sundays, Mondays and Bank Holidays.

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    Free - a small charge is made for Gallery talks, concerts and workshops.

    Directions
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