Explore 5,000 years of Towcester's history through hands-on displays, interactive activities and dressing-up experiences designed to captivate visitors of all ages.

Towcester Museum brings the town's rich heritage to life, from Roman roots to the present day, housed in the heart of this historic market town. The museum features engaging collections of local artefacts and offers a welcoming, inclusive environment for families, school groups, and history enthusiasts. The museum's Kids Zone is specifically designed to ignite children's curiosity about history. Young visitors can enjoy dressing-up areas with historic costumes, interactive games, e-learning activities, worksheets, puzzles and quizzes. Dorum the friendly rat guide shares grisly facts about Towcester's past, making learning entertaining and memorable. Children who complete challenges can earn certificates. With a dedicated team of passionate volunteers always on hand, the museum serves as a community hub welcoming parents, grandparents, childminders, teachers and tourists. The venue offers free entry for all ages and regularly hosts events and exhibitions that celebrate local history and community stories. It's an ideal destination for families seeking an educational and fun-filled indoor activity suitable for children of all ages.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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Tim Liggins

2 months ago

A great place to visit for a few hours and learn lots about the history of Towcester and the surrounding area.

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Steve Johnson

7 months ago

Great little museum, so much packed into a small space. We spent about 90mins, and probably could have spent longer if we'd read everything. Highly recommend.

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Renée Wallen

a year ago

Lovely museum showcasing local history through various time periods. Perfect for kids, with dressing up and other activities; and great for grown-ups, with a wealth of interesting info and artifacts. Cute little shop, and many nice cafés nearby for a cup of tea afterwards. Very nice, knowledgeable staff too!

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Roger Smith

2 years ago

Superb, family friendly small museum run by a welcoming team . The display of artefacts is impressive and information plentiful. On my visit yesterday the museum visitors included families of school age children, teenagers without their parents, seniors and Grandads like me.Activities for children were excellent. Admission is such a good value and you can buy an annual ticket for countless visits at a small price. The shop is also an interesting browse with good prices.Definitely worth visiting more than once!

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Ags

2 years ago

Fabulous little museum with an abundance of history. Learned so much about Towcester and its rightful place in the history of England.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026