What’s On at The Beaney

With exhibitions, events, workshops and activities that change throughout the year, there are so many reasons to visit!

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Spotlight Tours

Wed 22nd October 2025 to Sat 19th December 2026
Free bitesize tours focused on fascinating items from the museum collection at The Beaney House of... Read more

Power of the Object Group

Mon 12th January 2026 to Mon 31st August 2026
A group for people affected by dementia or social isolation, to get close to the museum... Read more

Golden Time

Fri 22nd May 2026 to Sun 14th June 2026
A multimedia exhibition created by Playground Artists exploring how parents and babies experience... Read more

Sounds Beaney

Fri 12th June 2026 to Fri 28th August 2026
Inclusive singing-based sessions at The Beaney in Canterbury, delivered by... Read more

Canterbury: Our Community

Sat 4th July 2026 to Sun 6th September 2026
A new community exhibition made with members of The Beaney's Be Connected... Read more

Eerie: The Canterbury Bestiary

Sat 12th September 2026 to Sun 8th November 2026
A celebration of creative work by Canterbury Festival's Public Engagement programme hosted at The... Read more

Commons – A Film by David Blandy

Sat 3rd October 2026 to Sun 31st January 2027
Commons – A Film by David Blandy showing at The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge in Canterbury... Read more

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SEND Family Backpacks

SEND Family Backpacks

Explore the museum with a range of sensory support including fidget toys, sensory aids, things to help plan your visit and a soft toy ‘Beaney Buddy’

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Interactive Smallfilms Table

Interactive Smallfilms Table

Find our digital interactive table in the Smallfilms gallery.

Explore everything about Smallfilms: Watch scenes from Bagpuss episodes and see behind the scenes of these famous TV shows!

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Drawing welcome!

Drawing welcome!

Embrace your artistic side and make your own drawing inspired by the artwork and animals in the Garden Room.

You’ll also find a cosy corner where you can enjoy books about art and animals.

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Let's Play Portraits

Let’s Play Portraits

Dress up in historical costumes inspired by the portraits on display in the People & Places gallery.

You’ll also find props, books and other activities.

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Hold Some History

Hold Some History

Use a scientific microscope or hold real and replica artefeacts and fossils in the Explorers & Collectors Gallery.

You can test out your mummification skills and learn about the collection on display.

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Doll's House

Doll’s House

Let your imagination roam free in the Materials & Masters gallery with our popular Doll’s House. Full of tactile objects and characters for everyone to enjoy.

Don’t forget to take a peek at the Kaleidoscope as well!

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Family Activities

Family Activities

Our museums are always hosting new and exciting family activities and workshops.

In each gallery you’ll find something fun to do that’s inspired by the museum collection!

Artefacts in exhibition case The Beaney Museum

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