Welcome to Canterbury Museums & Galleries

  • A Place of Safety

    A Place of Safety

    A new exhibition coming to The Beaney, shining a light on the relationship between mental health, artistic practice and the places that make us feel safe.

    Sat 23rd April 2022 to Sun 5th June 2022

    A Place of Safety
  • The People & Places gallery with various portraits hung on walls.

    Visit The Beaney

    Discover Canterbury’s Museum, Art Gallery, Library and Visitor Information Centre situated in the heart of the historic city centre.

    Visit The Beaney
  • Roman mosaic

    Visit Canterbury Roman Museum

    Explore Canterbury’s history around the remains of an original Roman town house and Scheduled Ancient Monument.

    Visit Canterbury Roman Museum
The Beaney

The Beaney

This award winning facility provides state-of-the-art exhibition galleries, excellent educational facilities and a varied programme of events for all ages.

The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge

Canterbury Roman Museum

Canterbury Roman Museum

Kent’s only Roman Museum – a fascinating and family friendly insight into life in Roman Britain.

Canterbury Roman Museum

Our Vision

A world of people, places, exploration and surprises. Bringing Canterbury's culture, art and heritage to life.

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Learning Groups and Workshops

Canterbury Museums & Galleries have been delivering fun and inspiring workshops for over 20 years, bringing subjects to life as part of a rich, cross-curricular experience.

Find out more Learning Groups and Workshops