Harborough Museum, Leicestershire, UK

14/10/2026

Market Harborough Historical Society have got a spectacular History Day coming up on 31st October. Join them to see experts talk all about the Civil Wars that took place between 1642 and 1649.

Book your tickets by 17th October and find out more on the Historical Society's website:

Saturday October 31st Market Harborough Historical Society A NATION IN TURMOIL: ASPECTS OF THE ENGLISH CIVIL WARS 1642 -1649

13/10/2026

We are absolutely thrilled to be a finalist for Best Team at the Go Leicestershire Tourism and Hospitality Awards. Please keep your fingers, toes and everything else crossed for us at the Awards ceremony on Thursday 26th November at the National Space Centre

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05/10/2026

From Tuesday 6th to Tuesday 13th October window repair works will be taking place in the play area of the museum and local studies. These areas will be boarded off for safety and there may be some noise throughout the day.

All other areas of the museum and library will be open for you to enjoy as usual!

Leicestershire Libraries Harborough District Council

15/09/2026

This looks like an amazing opportunity!

One week left to apply for our Creative Practitioner opportunity at Market Harborough Library! Find out more including how to apply: https://ow.ly/FU3n50ZNa04

15/09/2026

More tours at the weekend!

14/09/2026

Remember to catch the FREE exhibition about Marston Trussell's forgotten photographer? Learn all about William Law and his pioneering efforts in our local studies display, researched and written by one of our brilliant volunteers.

Find out more on our website https://www.harboroughmuseum.org.uk/events/marston-trussell/

09/09/2026

Tim is absolutely spitting bars!
Come and see this diva in his element on a tour of the Symington building in Market Harborough this ! Heritage Open Days
There are still spaces left on our tours, so hurry up and book on the visit harborough website.
Don’t miss out, the vibes are immaculate✨

07/09/2026

We can't wait for Heritage Open Days at The Symington Building, which we are very pleased to take part in with Harborough District Council from this Saturday!

You can see what's on at the museum website, as well as the Visit Harborough District website https://www.harboroughmuseum.org.uk/events/tags/heritage-open-days/

Ever wanted a sneak peek inside the top floor of The Symington Building? Book your spot for the 'Shaping Figures: All in a day's work' guided tours!

🏛Explore the grand Civic Entrance and former Cutting Room.
🏛Discover stories of family, fashion and factory workers.
🏛See original archive footage revealing how the workers built community.

Pre-booking is essential. Secure your tickets today to uncover our industrial heritage.

Book your spot here! https://visitharborough.com/events/2026/09

07/09/2026

Ever wanted a sneak peek inside the top floor of The Symington Building? Book your spot for the 'Shaping Figures: All in a day's work' guided tours!

🏛Explore the grand Civic Entrance and former Cutting Room.
🏛Discover stories of family, fashion and factory workers.
🏛See original archive footage revealing how the workers built community.

Pre-booking is essential. Secure your tickets today to uncover our industrial heritage.

Book your spot here! https://visitharborough.com/events/2026/09

02/09/2026

We love You're Dead to Me anyway but we love it EVEN more when they talk about the history fashion and mention the Pretty Housemaid corset!

The corset was developed and manufactured in Market Harborough by R & WH Symington and Co Ltd. You can read more about the corset on the Leicestershire Collections website and see more of Symington's products at Harborough Museum https://leicestershirecollections.org.uk/gallery/symington-collection/P9

The Frock Box Visit Harborough District Leicestershire Libraries