Museums and Galleries
The Canterbury District has many museum and gallery attractions
to offer visitors and residents.
Latest Information
Find out what's new and what's going on.
- New features
Get information on the latest additions, new displays and improved services. - What's on
See events, exhibitions and happenings at museums and galleries around the district. - Join our e-newsletter
Receive our new email newsletter direct to your inbox, with information on new exhibitions, events and museum news from across the district. - Competitions
See competition winners from across the museums. Find online competition entry forms to complete at home. - Digi-Guide videos
See animated videos from the award winning Museum of Canterbury anytime! A selection of videos can now be found on YouTube.
West Gate Towers will be closd to the public, for refurbishment, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 6, 7 and 8 October 2008 and Monday to Friday, week commencing 13 October 2008, re-opening on Saturday 18 October 2008.
Museums and Galleries
All museums and galleries in the Canterbury District, at a glance.
- Museum of Canterbury
Formerly known as the Canterbury Heritage Museum - the Museum of Canterbury is a 21st century interactive museum, whose theme is the city itself and its often turbulent story. - Rupert Bear Museum (at the Museum of Canterbury)
Come and join Rupert and his Chums in their very own museum - full of adventure and surprises! - Canterbury West Gate Towers
After the Cathedral, the West Gate is Canterbury's next eye-catching landmark. It has stood for six centuries on guard over the road to and from London. (pictured above) - Canterbury Roman Museum
The Roman Museum is underground at the level of the Roman town. It's an exciting mix of excavated real objects: authentic reconstructions; and preserved remains of a Roman town house with its famous mosaics. - Canterbury Royal Museum and Art Gallery
A splendid Victorian building houses decorative arts and picture collections - including a gallery for T. S. Cooper, England's finest cattle painter. - Buffs Regimental Museum
The Buffs Regimental Museum is situated on the first floor of the Beaney Institute, in The Royal Museum and Art Gallery. - Whitstable Museum and Gallery
Whitstable's unique coastal community and seafaring traditions are the main themes of the town's lively museum; with special features on oysters, diving and shipping. - Herne Bay Museum and Gallery
This bright and modern museum highlights the history of the Victorian seaside resort of Herne Bay and its surrounding area, including finds from Reculver Roman fort. - Favourite Things Website
The newest addition to the district's museum resources. The Favourite Things website is a place for you to share your stories, memories and comments about the objects in the museum collections.
Useful information
- Museum Group Visits, Education Services, Group Booking Forms
Information for educational visits and group bookings. - Join our e-newsletter
Receive our email newsletter direct to your inbox, with information on new exhibitions, events and museum news from across the district. - Group Booking Forms
Booking forms for Canterbury's Museums and Galleries. - Canterbury Map
See where museums and galleries are located in Canterbury. - Whitstable Museum and Gallery contact information
All correspondence for the Canterbury and Herne Bay Museums should be sent to:
Canterbury Museums Office
High Street
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2RA
UK
Telephone: + 44 (0)1227 452 747
Fax: +44 (0)1227 455 047
Email: museums@canterbury.gov.uk
