Adult Education

Our museums provide a wealth of learning resources and activities for adults in an inspirational environment.

  • The high street entrance door and steps of The Beaney.

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From our History of Art Highlights Tour to Regular special events, we offer something to suit all interests.

Specialist artist-led workshops inspired by the collections are also available in the Learning Lab and provide a wonderful opportunity to get in touch with your creative side, learn new skills and make friends.

History of Art Highlights Tour

Take part in a fun, interactive guided tour of The Beaney to discover highlights from one of the best art collections in the South East of England, uncovering fascinating stories along the way.

View paintings by Canterbury’s most famous local artist, Thomas Sidney ‘Cow’ Cooper. Learn about our founder Dr Beaney, and share your ideas about the mysterious portrait of The Girl at the Door. Why is she wearing black, and what do you think is behind the door? View the dramatic life size portrait of The Murder of Becket, Chaucer’s Canterbury Pilgrims and the most infamous episode in Canterbury’s colourful historyIncluded is a fun opportunity for students to become a living work of art by dressing up as one of the portraits!

Duration30 to 45 minutes
Cost per student£60 per tour (for groups up to 30)
Age group11 years +
Max. group size30
LanguageThis session can be adapted for different levels of English (Beginner to advanced)
AvailabilityEveryday
LocationThe Beaney House of Art & Knowledge

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Regular special events 

See our ‘What’s On’ guide for a packed programme of activities run in partnership with local artists, craftspeople and special interest groups. For more information visit our What’s On page.

Volunteering opportunities

If you have a special interest or passion, why not get involved? We have lots of volunteering opportunities available for adults. Please visit our Volunteering page for more details.

Health and Wellbeing

For opportunities to join Beaney-based groups for people affected by issues such as dementia, social isolation and sight loss visit our Health and Wellbeing page.

Artefacts in exhibition case The Beaney Museum

Get closer to The Beaney and immerse yourself in history, heritage, art and culture