About Daventry Museum
Daventry Museum is a social history museum on the ground floor of the Town Council Offices at 3 New Street, Daventry. Supported by volunteers and funded by Daventry Town Council, the museum brings people together to share stories and learn about the town's rich history. Daventry's position in the centre of England has given it a complex and unique history of people moving to and through the town, and the collection tells these stories through permanent and temporary exhibitions displaying artefacts, photographs and oral histories. The museum also collects contemporary material, preserving current history in the making for future generations. Permanent displays feature the town's ancient charters, finds from the scheduled ancient monument of Borough Hill, the BBC 5XX Radio Transmitting Station and Daventry's historic high street. Various temporary exhibitions are held each year, showing objects linked to local history, many of them loaned or donated by residents. The collection has been built up from the holdings of the Charter Trustees, the District Council Museum and the Town Council Museum. Regular events are held for families and community groups, including an annual British Science Week event in March. Resources available from the museum include self guided walks and a digital Town Treasure Hunt, and virtual tours can be explored online. Booking is required to visit.
Features
- Family Friendly
Frequently asked questions
Is booking required to visit the museum?
Yes, booking is required to visit Daventry Museum.
Can I donate items to the museum?
The museum is not currently taking in artefacts, with the exception of items of significant relevance to Daventry. You need to complete a pre-donation questionnaire and send it along with photos of the object to the museum. A member of the team will get back to you to advise whether the museum would like to pursue the donation. Please do not bring items in without prior arrangement with the Museum Officer.
Where is the museum located?
Daventry Museum is located on the ground floor of the Town Council Offices at 3 New Street, Daventry, NN11 4BT.
What events does the museum hold for families?
Regular events are held for families and community groups, including the popular British Science Week event held annually in March. Interactive family-friendly theatre performances also take place. Details of current and upcoming events and exhibitions are on the What's On page.
Are there any downloadable resources available?
Yes, the museum's Resources page offers downloads including self guided walks and a digital Town Treasure Hunt. Virtual tours and an Earth Museum timeline can also be explored online.
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