Harborough Museum
About This Museum
You'd never guess from its handsome red-brick exterior, but the Harborough Museum is nestled inside a former Victorian corset factory—the Symington building. It feels wonderfully appropriate, as the museum's heart and soul is its incredible collection of local history and everyday life. You can get up close to Roman pottery from nearby settlements or marvel at the intricate detail of a 17th-century seal matrix found by a metal detectorist. The atmosphere is one of quiet discovery, connecting you directly to the generations who have lived and worked in this very spot.
Collection Highlights
The star of the show is undoubtedly the Hallaton Treasure, a stunning hoard of Iron Age coins and a silver Roman cavalry helmet. Don't miss the displays of exquisite period clothing, a poignant nod to the building's past life producing corsets and gowns.
Visitor Information
It's tucked away on Adam and Eve Street in Market Harborough, easy to find once you're in town centre. Best of all? Entry is completely free, making it a perfect little detour.
Architecture & Building
A classic late-Victorian industrial building; think red brick, large windows designed for factory light, and a solid, purposeful presence that speaks to its manufacturing past.
Contact & Location
Address: Harborough Museum, Adam and Eve Street, Market Harborough, Harborough, Leicestershire, England, LE16 7LT, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 116 305 3627
Website: Visit Website
