Harborough Museum - About the Museum - Leicestershire County Council

Harborough Museum was opened in 1983 and is set in the historic market town of Market Harborough. Founded in the 12th century, the town is still the focus of local commerce and boasts an indoor market, antiques market (Sunday) and a range of unique retail outlets.

The museum is located towards the rear of the Harborough District Council Offices in what was once the Symington’s corset factory.

The museum celebrates Market Harborough’s long history as a centre of trade and industry in the heart of the Welland Valley at the crossroads between Leicestershire and Northamptonshire.

Harborough Museum acts as an information resource for the town and surrounding area. Our knowledgeable staff are pleased to help visitors interested in local history and can draw on an extensive archive of photographs and paper records. See the volunteers page and contact us for various ways you can help at Harborough Museum.

Our displays include:

The Hallaton Treasure – a fantastic new exhibition displaying the nationally important Iron Age and Roman find
The Battle of Naseby. Market Harborough was prominent before and after the battle and a trail is clearly marked throughout the town. Naseby Battlefield Project website ( http://www.naseby.com/ )
Symington Soups, Table Creams and Pea Flour
Harboro Rubber Company
Falkner’s Boot and Shoe Making Workshop
18th century long case clock made in Harborough
17th century toys found in the local church
Railways in Market Harborough
Working in the corset factory
Harborough during the wars

View the map to see how these exhibitions are laid out inside the Musuem.

Exhibition Fact Sheets are also available.

There is also a programme of temporary exhibitions and events.

The Museum is operated in partnership by Leicestershire County Council, Harborough District Council and the Market Harborough Historical Society.

Also see Audience Development Plans to find out how we are trying to improve the museum and the museum experience for all visitors.

Contact Harborough Museum
Address: Council Offices, Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough LE16 7AG
Find us on the first floor of the council offices, the Museum entrance is in Fox Yard.
Telephone: 01858 821 085. Email: HarboroughMuseum@leics.gov.uk
Open: Monday - Saturday 10:30 am - 4:15pm

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