Maidstone Museum
Maidstone, Mid Kent
Image: Maidstone MuseumMaidstone Museum is a free town-centre museum with a collection of more than 600,000 objects spanning archaeology, art and natural history. Galleries range from Ancient Egypt to Victorian Maidstone, and there is a regular programme of exhibitions, workshops and family events. It is an easy free rainy-day option next to the town's shops.
Highlights
- Collections from Ancient Egypt to Victorian Maidstone
- Art, archaeology and natural history
- Changing exhibitions
- Family events and children's parties
- Museum shop
Good to know
- Closed Sunday to Tuesday
- Toilets and baby changing on site
Getting there
Maidstone Museum, St Faith's Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1LHParking: Paid parking nearby.
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