# Abington Museum, Northampton — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info

> Explore this welcoming museum on Park Avenue South with family-friendly facilities including accessible toilets and baby changing areas. Onsite parking makes visiting easy for all.

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Museum

# Abington Museum

Park Avenue South

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7637671630283000339&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [Liam Menzies](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/101748754886881111919)

**In short:** Abington Museum is a museum in Northampton, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 598 Google reviews.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About Abington Museum

Explore this welcoming museum on Park Avenue South with family-friendly facilities including accessible toilets and baby changing areas. Onsite parking makes visiting easy for all.

## What's nearby

- Abington Park next door
- St Peter & St Paul's Church next door
- The Park Cafe next door
- Abington Playground next door
- Abington Park - East (Lakes) side 400m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

## Good to know

### Parking

- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street

### Accessibility

- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

## Photos

Photos via Google

## Opening hours

**Monday** Closed

**Tuesday** Closed

**Wednesday** Closed

**Thursday** Closed

**Friday** Closed

**Saturday** 12:00 – 4:00 PM

**Sunday** 12:00 – 4:00 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

## What visitors say

[Katy MacDonald](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/118322352672107073047/reviews) ★★★★★

Really interesting museum about local history, but covering all the wars and battle England has been involved in for hundreds of years! Lots of information in a lovely building. Free admission and parking along all perimeter roads. Clean toilets. Cafe behind the museum.

· via Google

[Dave Eff](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107457027694732610427/reviews) ★★★★★

Always a pleasure to visit! Stuff for all ages, check out the carv ings on the panels in the dining room. Toys upstairs & household, maybe avoid the medical corner with kids, lots of military exhibits downstairs. Combine with the aviary & either the playground or cafe. Church is also interesting but I don't know whether it is open all the time. Usually have contemporary paintings on display too. Btw free entry! Donations welcome

· via Google

[Vanessa Langridge](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110356615514664413335/reviews) ★★★★★

Lovely park and museum (open Sat-Sun) with free entry. Historic building, and the area's history explained with interesting displays and artefacts. Don't miss the lakes, ponds and water tower further into the park. Refresh in the cafe - a little pricey but quality food and drink.

· via Google

[Ashley Lightfoot](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110835345742814116395/reviews) ★★★★★

Fantastic little free museum in a lovely setting. Only real came to see the history of the Northamptonshire Yeomanry as my Grandad served with them during the war. Parking is on the street but no restrictions. Free to enter. The part on the Yeomanry was expansive and detailed. They also had a part of the house and the park which was interesting too. No shop or cafe but toilets

· via Google

[See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x4877092d4d5fc23d:0x69fe75e1b218ca13!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Visitors say this museum offers a wide variety of exhibits, including local history, military displays, and children's toys. They also highlight the free admission and convenient parking along perimeter roads. Guests mention the spotless toilets and the cafe behind the museum.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Address** Park Avenue South, Northampton [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.2462507%2C-0.8665137)

**Category** Museums & Galleries

**Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (598 reviews)

**Suitable for** Ages 4+

**Setting** Indoor

**Good for children** Yes

**Toilets on site** Yes

**Destination** Northampton

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★ 4.5 (598 reviews)

[Visit official website](https://www.northampton.gov.uk/museums?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction)

[01604 838 110](tel:01604838110)

(please mention staycation.co.uk when calling)

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Northampton

**Plus Code** 9C4X64WM+G9

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of Abington Museum?

Abington Museum is open Mon–Fri closed; Sat–Sun 12pm–4pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is Abington Museum any good?

Abington Museum is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 598 Google reviews.

### Is Abington Museum good for children?

Yes, Abington Museum is listed as good for children.

### Is Abington Museum indoors or outdoors?

Abington Museum is indoors, so it works on a rainy day.

### What ages is Abington Museum suitable for?

Abington Museum is best for ages 4+.

### Is Abington Museum wheelchair accessible?

Abington Museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.

### Is there parking at Abington Museum?

Yes: free car park and free street parking.

### How do I contact Abington Museum?

Call Abington Museum on +44 1604 526321.

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