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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.

From Corsets to Parachutes: Harborough at the end of the Second World War

Tuesday 12th August to Saturday 6th December, All day

Free

Summary

An exhibition to commemorate 80 years since the end of the Second World War featuring research by Harborough Museum volunteers and objects from Leicestershire County Council Museums collections.

Learn about Symington’s shift from foundationwear to parachutes and how people celebrated Victory in Japan on 15th August 1945.

More events at the Harborough Museum

Wonders of Nature

Saturday 14th June to Saturday 11th October, All day

Discover the wonder of nature this summer at Market Harborough Library and Harborough Museum!

Jewellery Stories

Tuesday 24th June to Saturday 1st November, All day

Discover the stories and meanings behind beautiful pieces of jewellery dating from the Bronze Age to the 17th century.