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 […]
Investigate the tumultuous times of the Anglo Saxons and Vikings by examining artefacts found locally and used in everyday life during this fascinating period.
Investigate what life was like in Medieval Canterbury through a range of learning activities including a fun, interactive workshop facilitated by our staff, examining artefacts including medieval pilgrim badges and exploring how Canterbury became a popular tourist destination.
Come and meet Rupert Bear and his friends in the Beaney and hear tales of their adventures in Nutwood. You will also make and take home a Rupert inspired ‘art y fact’!
Come and meet Bagpus and his friends in the Beaney and hear the tales of how between them all they investigate and fix the strange objects they find – a bit like us at the museums! You will also make and take home a Bagpus inspired ‘art y fact’!
Explore our colourful wildlife collection and discover the story behind one of our special exhibits. Find out about habitats and adaptations, investigate specimens from around the world and take part in a creative activity.
March 17, 2016
In the 17th Century a device was invented to transform the projection of light into incredible shows which took people’s breath away. This device was the magic lantern. For many people it was the first time they saw projected moving images – what a spectacle it must have been! Aware of their enchanting effect, these […]
July 29, 2015
All the staff at Canterbury Library are gearing up for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge – Record Breakers. Every summer all public libraries in Kent join in with the Summer Reading Challenge which is a national initiative run by The Reading Agency. This is the biggest reading promotion that we do in Kent and is […]
Come and take part in our fun hands-on mosaic making workshop. Take a journey around the Roman Museum, finding out about Roman artefacts using our Explorer Guide to record your findings. Then, create your own replica mosaic tile to take back to school inspired by the original Roman floor and the museum’s collections.
Explore Canterbury’s rich heritage through a range of activities which you can mix and match to create your perfect museum experience. These sessions are briefly introduced by one of our facilitators who will provide you with all the resources you need to lead your class through your choice of a range of available activities. Key stage 1/beginner ESOL students, key stage 2 and 3, intermediate and advanced ESOL students.
December 06, 2021
It’s no secret that our museums are full to the brim with treasures, trinkets and treats – many of which sadly can’t be taken home (imagine trying to smuggle Charlie the Bull out the building?!) But fear not – there are lots of ways to take a little piece of Canterbury Museums and Galleries home […]
September 30, 2021
The popular spooktacular fundraising event ‘Fright at The Museum’ is back at The Beaney in Canterbury this autumn. The museum will be hosting ‘Fright at the Museum: Spider Stories’ from Saturday 2 October to Sunday 7 November (closed on Mondays). Visitors are invited to test their spidey-senses and explore the museum with Anansi, the famous web-slinging trickster […]