Take yourself back to 1900 when Queen Victoria was on the throne and we first opened as a Museum. A time when the World was black and white (not really!) you cooked with fire and you went to the toilet outside …
Download your Time-travellers Trail
Or you might still prefer one of the trails below.
There is a Family Find it Trail for you to do as you search the hidden nooks and crannies of the gardens and house. Pick up your trail and pencil at the Museum or download your own before you visit.
Mr Cowper could write a poem about anything! He found ideas and inspiration for his poems all around his house and gardens.
Pick up your trail and pencil at the Museum or download your own before you visit.
Download our bookmark here for fun at home
Why not send us your drawings of Mr Cowper’s pet hares, Tiney, Bess & Puss. (all boy hares by the way)
Send in your digital images via our Facebook, Instagram or Twitter – or email to admincnm@cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk
Having difficulties spotting the differences between rabbit and hares? Check out the Brown Hare Factsheet to help you.
Download our Mr Cowper paper doll here
A great website for more paper dolls is paperthinpersonas
All eyes are set to be on Olney in 2022 & 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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Museum and Gardens - £8.00 (includes an annual pass)
Gardens only - £3.50
Children under 16 - FREE
Hours: 11.00 - 4.30 (last entry 3.30)
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Our Museum building remains CLOSED. We are opening our gardens on limited entry. The Cowper & Newton Museum gardens will be open to welcome you on Wednesday 5th August 10.30 – 12.15 and Saturday 8th August 10.30 – 12.15
(Follow our social media accounts or check back here for further opening days & times as they become available)