# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Curator Talk and Afternoon Tea
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for a fascinating afternoon as we explore the hidden meanings within the museum's world-renowned footwear collection.About this Event21 May 20261 – 3pmNorthampton Museum & Art Gallery£30Join us for a fascinating afternoon as Rebecca Shawcross, Curator, delves into the powerful and often surprising meanings hidden within the museum’s world renowned footwear collection.In Footwear Stories, Rebecca invites you to explore how shoes have served as far more than practical objects for thousands of years. Each pair can reveal our occupations, origins, identities and the communities we belong to—often before we say a single word. From signals of status and wealth to expressions of cultural heritage, sexuality and personal style, shoes hold extraordinary stories about who we are and how we choose to be seen.After the talk, continue the experience with a relaxing afternoon tea in the museum café, included in the ticket price.Event Includes• Curator talk in the Central Hall• Exclusive insights into the museum’s shoe collection• Afternoon tea in the Museum Café• Q&A opportunity with Rebecca ShawcrossBooking essential. Treat yourself—or bring a friend—for an afternoon of culture, conversation and cake.Dietary requirements: we’ll do our best to accommodate these, please contact us at museums@westnorthants.gov.uk for more information.Tickets are also available to purchase direct from the museum either in person or by calling 01604 526322, Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 5pm and Sundays 12-5pm
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/northampton/curator-talk-and-afternoon-tea/100001986525945579
- **Event Categories**: art
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 33.22, max: 33.22, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Northampton
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
- **lat**: 52.236402
- **long**: -0.8941154
- **full address**: Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Road, Northampton, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Curator Talk and Afternoon Tea being held?
  - **A:** Curator Talk and Afternoon Tea takes place on Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Road, Northampton, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Curator Talk and Afternoon Tea?
  - **A:** Curator Talk and Afternoon Tea is organized by Northampton Museums & Art Gallery.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Curator Talk and Afternoon Tea is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Northampton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Curator Talk and Afternoon Tea sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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