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Kettering’s Museum and Gallery enters an exciting new era. Currently closed for renovation. We look forward to welcoming you back soon 😊

This page highlights the exhibitions, events, and collections of Alfred East Gallery and Manor House Museum. Kettering’s Museum and Gallery enters an exciting new era…Cornerstone, the creative and cultural anchor of North Northamptonshire. This page features events, exhibitions, and the collections of Alfred East Gallery and Manor House Museum. Please follow "Kettering Library" for content specifi

c to the library service. Currently closed to the public while renovation continues. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Any questions, please message us 😊

02/06/2026

KettFest is fast approaching... and Alfred East Gallery is planning something special🙂

Using Kettering's art collection as inspiration, we're recreating James Fitton's "January Pantomime" as a living, breathing walk-in art installation. Step inside the art as actors from Laugh Out Loud Theatre Company bring this anarchic scene to life in the Manor House Gardens.

Created during World War II, Fitton’s lithograph was part of a wartime initiative to boost morale during a sombre moment in history, "bringing the best to as many people as we can to cheer them on to better times”❤️ We're excited to bring Fitton's art into the Gardens and give the people of Kettering something to smile about😊

There's lots more on happening on 13th June, including Kettering Library's amazing Spoken Word Stage. More info in the comments👇

27/05/2026

Almost the last Saturday of the month? That means Doodler's Art Club is nearly here!🥳

We're feeling inspired by the natural world this month. Pop along to our FREE art session and created your very own moveable artwork 🦋 Our doodling activities encourage kids to use their imagination and see the little details around us.

And when DAC is over, use the FREE activity pack to explore the Manor House Gardens and practice your drawing skills. What will you find?🐿️

See you on Saturday at 2pm🙂

More info here👉 https://bit.ly/4iWSRgn

26/05/2026

Save the date! KettFest is back🤩

Theatre🎭 Art🖼️ Comedy🤣 Poetry🎤

Join the teams from Kettering Library and Alfred East Gallery as we welcome Kettering's amazing cultural festival back into Manor House Gardens on Saturday 13th June.

Experience artwork from the Gallery's collection like never before. Create your own mini-artwork for an opening exhibition. Enjoy acoustic music and powerful prose from the Spoken Word Stage.

And lots more. Info in the comments👇

22/05/2026

Today, we say goodbye to Paul and Fin 👋

Born and raised in Kettering, they’ve been working as labourers on our renovation project since last summer. From stripping the roof at the very beginning, to loading the new slates ready for installation, they’ve been involved from start to finish.

Today is their last day. It’s been great to have Kettering lads like these helping to restore their town’s Library and Gallery. A massive thanks for all your hard work and best of luck for the future😊

20/05/2026

100 years ago, a new exhibition opened in Alfred East Gallery.

In this newspaper clipping from our archives, Kate Pierce can be seen greeting a rather dapper Earl Spencer and his wife for the exhibition opening. We love the clothes in these photos, and we love the flower seller❤️💐

Kate is in the first image, holding a black bag. This was one of many exhibitions she curated in the Gallery during her 20+ years as curator, a trailblazing career that saw her become one of Kettering's unsung heroes.

In case you missed it, you can learn more about Kate here: https://bit.ly/3Na5E4j

19/05/2026

Shout out to Bradley and Jarrod from Apex Scaffolding Ltd and the team from County Lifting Services Ltd for their help last week🫡

They’re definitely not scared of heights! Incredible to watch the expertise involved in removing Kettering Library’s scaffolding. Excellent teamwork and something you don’t see every day on Sheep Street👏👏👏

Friends of Kettering Art Gallery and Museum
North Northamptonshire Council

14/05/2026

Quite a sight on Sheep Street this week👀

The sun shines on Kettering Library’s new roof as the scaffolding begins to come down. We’re into the final phase of our renovation project and getting closer to reopening🎉

Friends of Kettering Art Gallery and Museum
North Northamptonshire Council
Apex Scaffolding Ltd
County Lifting Services Ltd

07/05/2026

After 121 years, the cupola on Kettering Library had seen better days. Weathered and worn, it was starting to look its age.

Until now. As part of our renovation project, the cupola has had a glow up✨ A key feature of our town’s skyline, we wanted to get this right. With rotten timber, rusted screws, and elements lost to the British weather, it was a challenge. But now, after expert restoration and plenty of TLC, it’s closer to the glory days of 1904.

It’s even had a fresh lick of paint – the original colour from over a century ago❤️

Friends of Kettering Library / Friends of Kettering Art Gallery and Museum / North Northamptonshire Council

06/05/2026

When our walk into work passes a fantastic new mural, we just had to stop for a chat🙂

Sally from Kettering Street Art and Daisy from DaZe MaDe were busy painting when Billie from Alfred East Gallery said hi 👋 This is the centrepiece mural for Art on the Route - a brilliant new initiative that brings art out into the open and encourages Kettering folk to get walking.

You can find it in "the dip" on Stamford Road - it's still taking shape but already looking colourful and bright, something really positive to brighten up our town.

Leave the car at home and go check it out. Great to see collaboration from Brightwayz, Laugh Out Loud Theatre Company and Northamptonshire Community Foundation that brings art into the community❤️

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