The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge is a Museum, Art Gallery, Museum, Library and Visitor Information Centre situated in the heart of historic Canterbury. Our award winning facility provides a …
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge is a Museum, Art Gallery, Museum, Library and Visitor Information Centre situated in the heart of historic Canterbury. Our award winning facility provides a range of services under one roof, uniting art, heritage, books, ideas, information and collections. Whether you are a frequent Library user, a teacher on a Schools Workshop or an inquisitive explorer studying our treasures from the Ancient worlds; The Beaney is a building for everyone. Monday opening hours: Museums & Galleries: Closed Visitor Information Centre: 10.00am to 5.00pm Library: 10.00am to 5.00pm For Museum & Tourism enquiries please ring 01227 862 162 For Library enquiries please ring 03000 413 131
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Mar 16, 2025
A great local museum offering a wealth of collections from across the world and locally. I especially enjoyed the small films and oliver postgate exhibit.Full review by 683samw
Feb 22, 2025
This is a wonderful free museum with a special little cabinet that filled me with such joy. It was lovely to spend an hour or so wandering around here, especially as Bagpus is there! I loved him with…Full review by Georgina W
Feb 19, 2025
I visited the Beaney House of Art and Knowledge yesterday with my two children, ages 9 and 5, and we were all so impressed by what was on offer for a free museum! There are lots of different rooms wi…Full review by nicki_t_1987
It is noted on the website for the Beaney that the original Bagpuss and other items have been donated to the museum for "long term display" suggesting that they should be there …
It is noted on the website for the Beaney that the original Bagpuss and other items have been donated to the museum for "long term display" suggesting that they should be there for the foreseeable future.
I’ve seen lifts in the building and automatic door opening buttons, I think the accessible doors are at the back, to not disturb the original facade of the building.
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