Relive Georgian Life in Olney

Welcome to the Cowper & Newton Museum

Museum Gardens & Shop OPEN: Saturday 5th, 12th & 19th December / Wednesday 9th & 16th December from 11.00 – 3.00 (last entry at 2.15)

The Historic House is now CLOSED until 2021

We are able to accommodate walk ins on the day if there are spaces but recommend booking in advance if you can. Go to Visit Us for more information

On Monday last we went to see our Friend Newton at Olney, and to take a View of the Place where we trust the Lord has fix’d the Bounds of our Habitation.
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Upcoming Events

Dec 06, 2020

David Purvis – Art Around Olney Exhibition

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Dec 13, 2020

David Purvis – Art Around Olney Sunday Exhibition

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Celebrate 250 years of Amazing Grace in association with the Cowper & Newton Museum

All eyes are set to be on Olney in 2023, when the town will be at the centre of commemorations to mark the 250th anniversary of one of the world’s most beloved hymns, ‘Amazing Grace’.

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Orchard Side
Market Place
Olney
Bucks
MK46 4AJ

Admission prices

Museum and Gardens - £7.50 (includes an annual pass)
Gardens only - £3.50
Children under 16 - FREE

Your Visit

Orchard Side House
Flower & Summer Gardens
Three Hares Gallery
Events
Group Visits

Opening Hours

Hours: 11.00 - 3.00 (last entry 2.15)
Days: Wednesday and Saturday
Closing on December 19th 2020
Reopening March 2021

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Amazing Grace
William Cowper
John Newton
Museum History
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