The 10 Best Art Museums in Kent, England

Rose Cottage is a museum displaying memorabilia of Sheppey and Sheerness. It is the focus for Sheppey Promenade activities and is open to local artists and performers to display their work. One of the remaining early cottages, Rose Cottage is part of the heritage of Sheerness' naval and military background.

The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge is an Art Gallery, Library and Visitor Information Centre situated in the heart of historic Canterbury. This award winning facility provides state-of-the-art exhibition galleries, excellent educational facilities and a varied programme of events for all ages. The building takes its name from its benefactor, Dr James George Beaney, a Canterbury-born man of modest background who studied medicine before emigrating to Australia, where he found his success. Upon his death in 1891, Dr Beaney left money in his will to the city of Canterbury to build an ‘Institute for Working Men’ with amenities for men from poor backgrounds such as his own. His patronage was fundamental in building the Beaney Institute: a new home for the Canterbury Royal Museum and Free Library, now known as The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge. A cultural hub in East Kent, praised for its welcoming atmosphere, providing 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, a parent enjoying the perfect cup of coffee in our Cafe or an inquisitive explorer studying our treasures from the Ancient worlds; The Beaney is a building for everyone.

Maidstone Museum a local authority-run museum located in Maidstone, Kent. Featuring internationally important collections including fine art, natural history, and human history. The museum is one of three operated by Maidstone Borough Council. The building is Grade II* listed. Maidstone Museum is Free, with some paid events and exhibitions. From May 19th Wednesday-Saturday 10:00-16:00 ( last entry at 15:30) . School Holidays Excluding Bank Holidays : Monday - Saturday 10:00-16:00 Last Entry at 15:30 Seasonal Closures Apply. Currently operating in accordance with Government Guidelines : A One Way System Face masks are compulsory when entering, Test and Trace/ Check in before visiting , Some Galleries have remained closed due to social distancing

The town museum of Herne Bay. A small museum with many interesting items from fossils to a bouncing bomb of Dambusters fame.

The Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery shares the special story of the Borough of Tunbridge Wells. Set in the countryside of the Weald of Kent, the town of Royal Tunbridge Wells grew from the discovery of the spa waters in 1606. The Georgian 'den of iniquity' eventually became the byword for Victorian respectibility.Come and enjoy our outstanding collections of costume, art, dolls and toys. We also have excellent natural and local history, from dinosaur bones to the original 'Pantiles'. You can also see the world's largest collection of Tunbridge Ware - the intricate wooden souvenirs made for visitors to the Wells.

Halpern Conservancy Board Building featuring Halpern Pop Gallery, Cafe Nucleus and artists studios.