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Northampton museum with shoe gallery reaches construction milestone

01/11/2019
An expansion project at the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery reached a major construction milestone on October 31 when the final panels of roof glazing were craned into the link atrium extension, making the building watertight. 

The glazed extension is the most significant new feature of the building, standing nine metres at its highest point, and linking the existing museum space to a new gallery space.

A new Shoe Gallery is on the lower floor of the extension, showcasing Northampton’s internationally renowned shoe collection. 

Set to open in spring 2020, the museum will also feature a selling gallery with a focus on local artists and makers, a dedicated schools and activity space, a central hall for major events and a refurbished art gallery.


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