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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.

Wonders of Nature

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

Free

Summary

Discover – Explore – Create

Reflecting the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge theme “Story Garden”, discover our wonderful and amazing objects from the museum collections which will inspire stories and creativity.

From July to August 2025 we are excited to have the wonderful Jessica Hartshorn join us as our artist in residence. Jessi will be running weekly workshops for children, with all sessions being FREE! Each week explore a new creative skill and help us create an amazing community art display that will blossom and grow over the summer holidays. Together let’s create, inspire and have fun!

Check back here to find out more about the weekly workshops soon.

More events at the Harborough Museum

1645: Civil War Comes to Harborough

Tuesday 20th May to Saturday 9th August, All day

An exhibition charting the effects of the Battle of Naseby on the local area in 1645.

Lego Create and Play

From: Wednesday 25th June, 3pm to 5pm
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Bring out your creative side with Lego in the museum and library!

Wriggly Readers

From: Thursday 26th June, 10:30am to 11am
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Fun, informal sessions for babies and children aged 0-4 years and their parents/carers.