The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge

An amazing, open and inclusive space! I had a good time there.

Nina D

4 months ago

Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No …More

Graham Connelly

5 months ago

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Dean B

5 months ago

Brilliant museum, lots of exhibitions, I enjoyed the Smallfilms gallery that housed the actual puppets for Bagpuss, The Clangers, Noggin the Nog. It had all the drawings to make the shows and Ivor the Engine, and lots of other artifacts from Rupert and Basil Brush. As Bagpuss was filmed in a barn in Blean.It's a great museum for children lots of interactive things to do.Nice display of paintings, a few with the Cathedral in them.Free to enter and also houses the public library and tourist information centre.It also has a shop so you can own your own Clanger or Bagpuss.Accessible toilets are also available.It's situated right in the high street, near the cathedral and bus station, the Marlowe Theatre and shops and restaurants.Staff are very helpful and friendly.Would definitely visit again and would recommend it to anyone.Have visited before the pandemic and used to have a cafe, it would be nice to see that back again.

Venetia Cattroll

5 months ago

Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No …More

Anjani Kumar T

5 months ago

It's absolutely fabulous!!! Not even inside the museum, and you are struck by the gorgeous facade that reminds me of Shakespeare and that era. But once entered, you will discover a totally different word from what you've seen in Canterbury. The multitude and the variety of artefacts and exhibits will definitely amaze you.It's a place where the whole family can enjoy a great time and learn new information about gems, wildlife, paintings, etc.Definitely, it's worth visiting!

cristi cristian

6 months ago

Very good exhibitions, lots of variety. Great for kids

Barry Richards

7 months ago

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J J

9 months ago

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Amy Evans

10 months ago

Great venue and fantastic staff.

Brian Brent

10 months ago

Wonderful place. Beautiful, cool expositions and the staff is just super nice

Barbara Victorio

10 months ago

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remy fructus

10 months ago

Amazing layout, intertwining aspects of both museum and art galleries! I went with the family and there was a lot to enjoy, with activities for smaller children to partake in too.The 'Mirror Mirror' exhibition was great, and the staff scattered around places knew a lot about the pieces and items! First time visiting, but would definitely visit again some time when in Canterbury!

Ash Imya

11 months ago

Amazing FREE museum in the centre of Canterbury high street. There is something for all the family to enjoy. Each room of this amazing old building has a different gallery or exhibition on show. For me (a child of the 70's) the most amazing and enchanting room is The Smallfilms Gallery. In there you will find the original character dolls, models and animation tools from Bagpus, The Clangers and Basil Brush to name but a few. It will bring back all of your chidhood TV memories. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Canterbury. It is free to enter all of the areas, but please consider donating a few pounds if you can to help support the great work on display and to keep the galeries free for everyone. 10/10

Paul Simmons

11 months ago

The perfect place for a family.We can spend there hours reading children's books, cooking books or just have rest on the carpet. They have kids workshops and story times and summer reading challenges with real medals. And also winter events.Just read today a really funny book.

Anastasiia Unhur

11 months ago

I was very impressed by this museum. There was a wide range of items on display which were thoughtfully presented to appeal to both children and adults.The was a special exhibition of children's film and book characters such as Rupert the bear, Noggin the Nog, Bagpus and the Clangers. Again very well presented.This museum is free to enter but there are boxes for cash and electronic donations.There is a small coffee shop on site but it seemed to be closed.

Pauline Brewer

1 years and 1 months ago

I went to this Museum & Library by chance and was amazed to see the collection. Don't know why its not famous.Located at a 2min distance from the Westgate Tower when you walk towards the High Street and Cathedral.The entry was free. A good library, couple of fantastic galleries, Museum rooms were there.Various paintings, swords, weapons, doll rooms, cute cartoon characters, animal and birds made of different stuff were really adorable.This place is very well maintained and staff is also nice.Must visit for kids and family too.

Swati Malu

1 years and 1 months ago

Done the Rupert bear exhibition, but been several times before for other events

Mark Bryan

1 years and 2 months ago

Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Parking options None of the above …More

Anastasia Itskina

1 years and 2 months ago

Visited on Weekday Wait time 30–60 min Reservation recommended No …More

Ali Ajwad Abdullah

1 years and 2 months ago

As with many local museums, this has an eclectic mixture of items including art and historical artifacts. It includes a room dedicated to local BAFTA award winners Peter Firmin and Oliver Postgate whose stop-motion TV creations include Bagpussnd the Clangers. Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No … More

Karen B

4 months ago

The museum is free and there are plenty of diverse interesting things in it! I don't regret entering it :)

Thaïs Maisonnet Hitz

2 months ago

Wow that took me back to my youth. A whole hall dedicated to Smallfilms. Classics like Bagpuss and Ivor the Engine. Lots of other great areas to explore and not the feeling of a "stuffy" museum. Well done to everyone who contributes to this place Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No … More

Simon F

2 months ago

We had a fab time today, lots of interactive exhibits that kept my 5 year old interested and lovely helpful staff throughout! Well worth a visit, free entry with donation pots around and great morning for a mix of ages!

Katie Cox

3 months ago

Lovely,informative free museum! Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No … More

Jasmine Girls

3 months ago

Great place Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No … More

わん

2 months ago

Totally amazing place???? My 6-year-old daughter was happy to explore the halls, and I was fascinated by the display of this cosy museum either. The collection is organised in an interesting way and has something to offer to everyone. A must-see in Canterbury. Wait time 1 hr+ Reservation recommended Not sure … More

Victoria Alimova

26 days ago

Lovely little museum, worth a visit, free entry.

Rebecca Brunning

1 months ago

Very nice museum, we enjoyed our visit It free entrance and have many historical items It deserves a visit Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No … More

Salman Abu Assali

1 months ago