July 15, 2024
Looking for fun things to do in Kent during the summer holidays? Here’s what’s happening at Canterbury Museums & Galleries… The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday but closed Mondays (except Monday 26 August 2024 when we’ll open for the Bank Holiday!) All summer you’ll find activities throughout […]
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July 03, 2024
In the Spring we invited everyone to The Beaney to celebrate 50 Years of Bagpuss. Thousands of fans answered the call and came to Canterbury to visit their favourite, saggy old cloth cat! Hundreds of families took part in the Mischief at the Museum trail that saw the The Beaney taken over by Smallfilms characters on […]
July 01, 2024
Hear from volunteer Gabby who recently joined us at The Beaney to take a look at accessibility at the museums: “I have always loved museums for as long as I can remember. Whether it was a school trip to the Toy Museum, or a family outing to one of the country’s hidden gems, I absolutely […]
March 28, 2024
Six fun things for all the family to enjoy at Canterbury Museums & Galleries this Easter (2024)… 1. Take part in Professor Yaffle’s Egg Hunt! Part of the Mischief at The Museum: 50 Years of Bagpuss family trail. You can find Professor Yaffle and other Smallfilms characters including; The Clangers and Noggin the Nog! They […]
February 23, 2024
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2024 Hannah Robson and Philippa Hornsby, Museum Interns 2023/24 are curating a display showcasing a diverse collection of artefacts and artwork associated with women from the museum collection. Some items chosen were definitely owned by women, such as the tatting spool, as this was donated by a woman. Other items […]
January 31, 2024
On Saturday 10 February we will be throwing a 50th birthday party for Bagpuss at The Beaney! There will be light refreshments and a chance to meet the saggy old cloth-cat himself. Want to join the party? Limited invitations are available to those entering a draw. To enter, please email Beaney@canterbury.gov.uk and tell us why […]
October 20, 2023
Announced in London on Thursday 19 October, the winning museums inthe Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award 2023: Winner: Best Accessible Museum + Overall WinnerCraven Museum, Skipton Winner: Best Small MuseumRoyal Cornwall Museum, Truro Winner: Best Medium MuseumThe Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, Canterbury Winner: Best Large MuseumMuseum of Liverpool Winner: Best Youth […]
July 13, 2023
Introduction We’re joined at The Beaney this week by a local Secondary School Student who is on a work placement with us. Oly is spending the week at museums supporting our work and has been researching one of our most popular exhibits. Here’s what Oly found out: Mummified Cat Period: 3,000 BC to about 400 […]
April 06, 2023
The Beaney needs your votes! We’ve been nominated for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award 2023. The prestigious award recognises museums, galleries and heritage sites that provide a great experience for children, young people and families. It is the only museum award to be judged by families. At The Beaney we believe in […]
March 22, 2023
Introduction Recently we were joined at The Beaney by a local Sixth Form Student who took on a work placement with us. Isaac spent a week at The Beaney supporting our work at the museum and whist he was here he took a particular interest in two items from the collection: “These seemingly innocuous chunks […]
October 27, 2022
The Beaney’s Mirror Mirror exhibition is set to open after a year-long National Skills Sharing Partnership with the National Portrait Gallery. The project sought to reflect on the gaps, omissions and forgotten histories in Canterbury’s historic collection to ensure the museum is inclusive, representative and relevant to local communities. The display will feature works from […]
October 20, 2022
There’s a lot going on this October at the museums so here’s a handy run down of what’s happening at The Beaney and Canterbury Roman Museum. Fright at the Museum: Scary Tales October is a special time at the museums and this year is no different. Join in with our annual Spooktacular fundraising event at The Beaney. We’re […]
