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  • The Beaney wins a Family Friendly Museum Award!

    The Beaney wins a Family Friendly Museum Award!

    We’re so proud to have won the Best Medium Museum Category in the Kids In Museums Family Friendly Museum Awards

    The Beaney wins a Family Friendly Museum Award!
  • painting of person in a pink bear costume holding a boquet of flowers in front of a blue painterly background

    Storytellers – Connecting through art: the power of stories

    Saturday 2 December 2023 to Sunday 25 February 2024 (Closed Mondays)

    An exhibition of 23 Kent based contemporary artists celebrating the connection between art and storytelling.

    Storytellers – Connecting through art: the power of stories
  • Jewellery artefacts on display in a cabinet in The Explorers and Collectors Gallery.

    Learning at The Beaney

    Whether you’re a teacher looking for the perfect school workshop, a student learning online or a homeschooling parent needing lesson inspiration, our Learning offer will have something for you.

    Learning at The Beaney
  • Bagpuss. A pink and white striped stuffed cat

    Smallfilms Gallery

    Peter Firmin and Oliver Postgate created Smallfilms and from their studio in Blean, just outside Canterbury, they created the iconic children’s animations of Bagpuss, The Clangers, Ivor the Engine and Noggin The Nog.

    Smallfilms Gallery
Today's Opening Hours
Sat 2nd December
Admissions
Free

However, a charge may apply for certain special exhibitions and events.

Canterbury’s Museum, Art Gallery, Library and Visitor Information Centre situated in the heart of the historic city centre.

Whether you are a frequent Library user, a teacher on a Schools Workshop, an inquisitive explorer studying our treasures from the Ancient worlds, or a child enjoying family activities; The Beaney is a building for everyone.

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Learning Groups and Workshops

Canterbury Museums & Galleries have been delivering fun and inspiring workshops for over 20 years, bringing subjects to life as part of a rich, cross-curricular experience.

Find out more Learning Groups and Workshops
Artefacts in exhibition case The Beaney Museum

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