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Maidstone Museums
Type:Museum
St Faith's Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1LH
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Maidstone Museum is an exceptional regional museum housed in the gorgeous Chillington Manor, an Elizabethan manor house. Come and discover the hidden gems in the collections, which boast a rich and impressive variety of historical objects, fine art and natural history. It is home to internationally significant collections, especially Ethnography, Japanese Decorative Arts, Ancient Egypt, Archaeology and Costume. Don't miss the 2,700 year old Egyptian mummy. The Museum also has woodblock prints by famous Edo period woodblock print masters. These include Hokusai's ‘Great Wave off Kanagawa’ and ‘Red Fuji'.
Established in 1858, Maidstone Museum houses over 660,000 artefacts and specimens. It first opened as the Charles Museum, following the bequest of Dr Thomas Charles of Maidstone who left his library, art collection and antiques to the town.
There are lots of galleries to explore in the oldest part of the building and children love the roar of the dinosaur in the Earth Heritage Gallery. Maidstone Museum is very interactive and a fun experience for children where you can pick up one of the exciting trails packs, travel back in time and explore the myths and legends behind the museum’s collections. Or you can grab an Ipad and let Spike the dinosaur guide you around, have a go at digging fossils or try on some costumes on your way round!
Throughout the year there is a great schedule of special events and temporary exhibitions so you are sure to find something going on no matter when you visit.
Museum Lates
On the last Thursday of every month at Museum Lates you can experience the museum after dark and get involved in some great interactive activities. There are also many great tours of the building and the collections which run every month.
The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regimental Museum is an independent museum that has been housed within Maidstone Museum since 1960. It tells the story of this famous local regiment and is packed with fascinating, colourful and thought-provoking exhibits.
Before you go, stop by the café end enjoy a warm drink and a delicious cake to refuel before visiting the museum shop for some special gifts.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Child | Free |
| Concession | Free |
| Family | Free |
| Admisson Free | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Maidstone: United in FootballMaidstone: United in Football not only tells the remarkable history of football in the town, it also paints a vivid picture of how the game has been bringing people of diverse backgrounds together for well over a century.
Woolly Watery WorldA crochet 'undersea' art display spreading important messages about protecting our oceans.
Half Term Make It WorkshopsEnjoy a whole week of sports-themed craft activities. Four sessions per day.
Cafe CultureThis drop-in session is for over 65's to meet like minded people and make friends over a cuppa.
Kent: A Cradle of World SportJohn Bunyard, curator of 'Maidstone: United in Football' gives a fascinating talk exposing Kent's uniquely important role in the development of sport.
Halloween Ghost Tours for KidsWill you dare to leave your family behind and follow Maidstone Museum's storyteller to explore the museum's creepy rooms?
Halloween Ghost Tour for TeensJoin Maidstone Museum's guides as they take you on an apparently normal tour of the buildings...
Museum Lates: Halloween Ghost TourTour the building's darkest depths to uncover the urban legends and ghosts associated with the museum.
Stories and RhymesStorytelling and crafts for the under 5's.
Putting the ALL in FOOTBALLFamily fun day - follow the football trail to claim your badge prize, create a t-shirt in your favourite strip and meet local players. 
What's in Store?This monthly event invites you to see behind the scenes of Maidstone Museum and discover the hidden objects in their amazing collections.
Museum Film ClubWhether you're into action, adventure, horror, mystery or romance, why not come along to Maidstone Museum's NEW monthly film club!
Jive Talkin - Bee Gees in ConcertTHE ONLY Bee Gees tribute show that have actually performed with the original Bee Gees!
Fossil RoadshowBring your fossil finds for identification by the experts, follow the fossil trail to claim your badge prize, and create your own fossil shape to take home.
Christmas MarketFind that perfect present for your loved ones at Maidstone Museum's mini Christmas market.
Father Christmas' FireplaceBook now - tickets selling fast! Meet Father Christmas in his cosy library, leave your wish with him and receive a present!
Button Pond GirlButtons and fastenings were cut off during ‘rag preparation’ for paper making, the buttons collected and then deposited around the pond.
Family Science DayBecome a mad scientist, play with crazy liquids and conduct exciting science experiments using everyday household materials.
History Mystery TourMeet the eccentric and colourful characters who’ve lived in and looked after the museum and it’s objects since it opened in 1858.
Meet the ArtistsAn opportunity to meet the artists whose works are shown in the textile exhibition ‘Wild’.
Valentine's Day Escape RoomLooking to avoid Cupids Arrow? Escape From love at Maidstone Museum, completing puzzles to unlock rooms!
Museum Lates: Film NightWe know that each Tiny Dancer will be doing the Crocodile Rock watching this Elton John biopic.
Textile Workshop led by Cas HoExplore creating an improvised folding sketchbook, learning mark-making, drawing, layer and collage to open up thought processes.
International Women's DayCelebrate the ground-breaking women who created, collected and curated the museum's collections and enjoy a glass of wine.
Mother's Day Cream Tea and CostumeEnjoy a delicious cream tea in our historic library then go behind-the-scenes to see our gorgeous costume collection.
Museum Lates: Quiz NightJoin the museum for five fiendish rounds of quirky questions, including a round of mystery museum objects and a round in the galleries.
Paper TrailInspired by the year the paper was produced, what have they made?
| 2019 Opening (1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday - Saturday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed | |
* Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-17.00, Sunday 12.00-16.00 (1st April - 31st October only). Closed Mondays
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