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 […]
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 06, 2016
The lead up to any new Special Exhibition opening is a lot like Christmas; it couldn’t feel further away, and then suddenly its Christmas Eve and you’re sitting cross-legged on your bedroom floor frantically wrapping presents. Obviously we like to think we are a bit more organised than that, but from something that felt like it was […]
Dating from about 850 AD, The Canterbury Cross has acquired widespread fame as a symbol of the Church of Christianity throughout the Anglican world. Discovered in 1867 during excavations in St. Georges Street, Canterbury, it incorporates a number of sophisticated techniques into its Saxon design.
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge is an Art Gallery, Library and Visitor Information Centre situated in the heart of historic Canterbury. This award winning facility provides state-of-the-art exhibition galleries, excellent educational facilities and a varied programme of events for all ages.
June 16, 2020
Now more than ever, people across the world are coming together and striving to learn more about racism and diversity. Understanding diversity is more important than ever and reading is a good starting point for learning, discussion and change. Here’s are a few recommendations from our library, Kent Libraries, of titles to support a wider […]
Accessibility information for The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, Canterbury Roman Museums & Canterbury Heritage Museums.
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 […]
December 16, 2014
1. Winter: Through the Fells, Cumberland, the Drove in a Snowdrift [1900] by Thomas Sidney Cooper Cooper travelled regularly to the north of England, Wales and Scotland to make studies for later use in paintings. He liked the rugged landscape of mountains and fells, which made a good setting for pictures of animals. Winter was […]
November 07, 2016
The latest blog from Daniel Tollady, Resident Armchair Artist at The Beaney in Canterbury. As part of my residency, Friday 14th October saw me hold my first live drawing event in the Beaney’s Learning Lab. By projecting footage of the Beaney onto the wall and drawing on top of that, I was able to create an image […]
