


Christmas opening hours
We will be closed 24-26, 28-29 and 31 December and 1 January 2026. On 27, 30 December and 1 January 2026 we will be open as usual.
Harborough Museum remains open during renovation work
The Symington Building will remain open to the public as normal while a programme of renovation works is carried out, starting on Monday 9 June.
The renovation work includes improvements to the Grade II listed building’s external masonry, roof and the windows to the front of the building and the tower. It is expected to last up to 39 weeks until March 2026.
Read more about the improvements to the former Victorian corset factory and iconic community asset.
Countdown to Christmas
Tuesday 2nd December to Wednesday 31st December, All day
Summary
Come and join us at Harborough Museum and Market Harborough Library to get in the Christmas spirit!
In the countdown to Christmas you can follow our Winter Trail, join our colouring competition, try your hand at designing a bauble and cracking our Winter Wordsearch.
That’s not all. On Saturday 27th and Tuesday 30th December celebrate your 2025 by completing our ‘All About My Year’ sheet.
More events at the Harborough Museum
Drop-in
Wriggly Readers
- Thursday 27th November, 10:30am to 11am
Fun, informal sessions for babies and children aged 0-4 years and their parents/carers.
Read more about 'Wriggly Readers' Drop-in