Maidstone Museum
Whether you’re looking to learn more about the Maidstone Museum dinosaurs, want to look closely at an Egyptian mummy, become an art detective investigating different art works sculpture and costume, or to find out more about the Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment, visiting Maidstone Museum enables you to experience culture and history among one of the finest museums in the South East.
Based in Chillington Manor – an Elizabethan manor house on St Faith’s Street, that has had various ‘architectural’ additions over the centuries – Maidstone Museum is open February to December, meaning you are able to plan a visit during school summer holidays, half terms, weekends, or even weekdays with the minimum of fuss. You can find details of our opening times, as well as information on accessibility, the modern facilities, and more, by visiting our website or checking social media. Please note opening days vary during different times of the year.
Museum is mostly accessible but there is step access only to Natural History and Dinosaur galleries.
Historic Periods
Pre-Historic (50 000BC-43AD), Roman (43-410), Saxon (410-1066), Medieval (1066-1485), Tudor and Stuarts (1485-1714), Georgian (1714-1837), Victorian (1837-1901), Edwardian (1901-1914), World Wars (1914-1945), Post-War (1945+)Opening Times
Please check website for most up to date opening times. https://museum.maidstone.gov.uk/visit-us/opening-times/
Closed from Saturday 21 December, reopening Wednesday 12 February 2025
Opening hours are 10am to 4pm on the days we are open. Last entry is 3.30pm. Closed on Sundays. Note change in opening days between low and high season.
2025 Opening Times/Dates
Closed Jan 1 to Feb 11.
Reopen Wednesday 12 February 2025.
Low Season/Term Time
Open Wednesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
Wed 12 Feb – Sat 15 Feb
Closed Sunday 16 Feb
High Season/School holidays
Open Monday – Saturday 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
Mon 17 Feb – Sat 22 Feb.
Closed Sunday
Low Season/Term Time
Open Wednesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
Wed 26 Feb – Sat 5 April
Closed Sun-Tues
High Season/School holidays
Open Monday – Saturday 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
Mon 7 April – Sat 19 April
Closed Easter Monday 21st April
Closed Sundays
Low Season/Term Time
Open Wednesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
Wed 23 April – Sat 24 May
Closed Sun-Tues
High Season/School holidays
Open Monday – Saturday 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
Tues 27 May – Sat 31 May
Closed BH Monday 26 May
Closed Sunday
Low Season/Term Time
Open Wednesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
Wed 4 June – Sat 26 July
Closed Sun-Tues
High Season/School holidays
Open Monday – Saturday 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
Mon 28 July – Sat 30 Aug
Closed BH Monday 25 Aug
Low Season/Term Time
Open Wednesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
Wed 3 September – Sat 18 October
Closed Sun-Tues
High Season/School holidays
Open Monday – Saturday 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
Mon 20 October – Sat 25 October
Low Season/Term Time
Open Wednesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
Wed 29 Oct – Sat 20 December
Closed Sun-Tues
Cost
Free entry.
Some charges for temporary exhibitions.
Children’s craft activities have small charges
More Information
Telephone:01622 602838
Website: https://museum.maidstone.gov.uk/
Facebook: https://facebook.com/MaidstoneMuseum
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaidstoneMuseum
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Facilities
Toilets onsite, Public toilets nearby, Shop, Disabled Parking, Parking nearby, Audio guides, Wheelchair accessibleKent Children’s University
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E-Badge
Even if you can’t visit our site, you can earn our e-badge by E-badge activity available on website then logging in and entering the code revealed on the Wheels of Time My E-badges page.
Address
St Faiths Street,
Maidstone
ME14 1LH