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Exhibition exploring representation to open at The Beaney

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 […]

Half Term and Halloween at Canterbury Museums & Galleries

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 […]

Rupert Bear and The Beaney prepare for a magical joint birthday celebration

August 05, 2022

Since Rupert missed his centenary celebrations in 2020, Canterbury’s best-dressed bear will share his belated birthday bash with The Beaney’s big 10 year anniversary. The Beaney is delighted to invite Rupert fans of all ages to enjoy this interactive exhibition looking back over his 102-year legacy, featuring the museum’s extensive collection of Rupert Bear objects […]

Smallfilms Summer Fun

July 22, 2022

The summer holidays are right around the corner and, just in the nick of time, so is the launch of our new Smallfilms Gallery on Saturday 23 July! Not only is the gallery a treasure trove of British children’s TV nostalgia but it’s also the perfect place to get creative with the kids and grandkids […]

The Beaney's 10th birthday celebrations

July 07, 2022

We are gearing up to celebrate 10 years since The Beaney’s grand reopening following an extensive three-year redevelopment of the historic Canterbury landmark. Since reopening its doors in 2012, the museum has displayed an impressive 98 world-class exhibitions, delivered award-winning school workshops to 25,000 students, supported 6,500 health and wellbeing participants and welcomed 27,500 new Library […]

Portrait artists and sitters announced for bold new project reinterpreting community representation in Canterbury’s Collection

May 15, 2022

Canterbury’s Museums and Galleries proudly announce the three early career artists and portrait sitters selected to create commissions celebrating the District’s diverse population. These commissions will be displayed at The Beaney as part of Mirror Mirror, an exhibition developed in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery as part of their National Skills Sharing Partnership Programme […]

Easter Holiday at Canterbury Museums and Galleries

March 24, 2022

Worried about keeping kids entertained for two whole weeks!? The museums are full of engaging activities to keep everyone in an eggcellent mood. Here’s what we have going on at The Beaney and Canterbury Roman Museum this Easter: 1. Hunt for dragon eggs! What would Easter be without an Egg Hunt? This year our Egg […]

6 cracking Half Term activities at Canterbury Museums and Galleries

February 10, 2022

Scrambling to find creative Half Term activities that won’t break the bank? Discover Kent’s wildlife wonders and uncover Roman relics at Canterbury Museums and Galleries this school break. The Beaney’s Kent Wildlife family exhibition is jam-packed with hands-on fun and Canterbury Roman Museum’s got more interactive games than you can shake a stick at! Here’s […]

Reculver School pupils in LEGO competition glory

February 03, 2022

Reculver Primary School has been announced as the winner of The Beaney’s ‘Brickmas’ exhibition LEGO model competition. The school wins a LEGO Education Classroom set worth over £1500, supported by Fenwick. The free ‘Brickmas’ exhibition featured BRICKLIVE Christmas models including a life size Santa in his workshop, reindeer and elves. And as part of this […]

'Kent Wildlife Connected in Time' Exhibition

January 24, 2022

A special exhibition focusing on the past, present and future of wildlife in Kent opened at the Beaney last Saturday (22 January). ‘Kent Wildlife Connected in Time’ sees the museum’s special exhibitions gallery separated into three zones, with each zone representing one of these periods in time. The exhibition explores how attitudes towards wildlife have […]

Canterbury Museums and Galleries embark on exciting new commissions to represent local community heroes

January 14, 2022

Mystery, Voyeurism and Symbolism in Ian Hunter's Gutter Apples: Deep Dive Blog

December 08, 2021

Gutter Apples was painted by British artist Ian Hunter (27th April 1939 – 1st March 2017), in oil paints on board and hangs in the People and Places gallery at The Beaney. It’s a piece that often captures the attention of visitors, exuding an air of mystery that leaves its admirers with more questions than […]

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