Whitstable Museum & Gallery

08/01/2015

From an Enid Blyton adventure, to Roman Shopping and Victorian Schooldays, here is your guide to what's on this month at Canterbury Museums & Galleries!

>> http://goo.gl/KlxR26

31/12/2014

Having fun in the museum today...

24/12/2014

We are very excited to reveal Canterbury Museums & Galleries Jan - Apr 2015 & !

From Enid Blyton and Animal Magic to Rotton Romans, we are sure to have something for all the family to enjoy!

See our full listings here >> http://goo.gl/rPGWWk

Find out about the latest exhibitions and events at Canterbury Heritage Museum, Canterbury Roman Museum, The Beaney, Herne Bay Museum and Whitstable Museum

19/12/2014

Our Christmas opening times:

Wednesday 24th December: 11am - 4pm

Thursday 25th December: Closed

Friday 26th December: Closed

Saturday 27th December: 11am - 4:30pm

Sunday 28th December: 11am - 4;30pm

Monday 29th December: 11am - 4:30pm

Tuesday 30th December: 11am - 4:30pm

Wednesday 31st December: 10am - 4pm

Thursday 1st January: Closed

08/12/2014

Give a gift which lasts all year with 20% off museum membership! Buy now before the offer ends http://www.canterbury.co.uk/museums/Membership.aspx …

Find out more about membership with Canterbury Museums and Galleries including prices and benefits

29/10/2014

Looking for family events this half term?

Canterbury Museums are hosting a half-term with spooky events taking place at your local museums all week!

Plan your family activities here >
http://www.canterbury.co.uk/Beaney/whats_on/halloween-family-fun.aspx

Get ready for hallowe'en this half-term with some fun stories, a spooky tour around the galleries and the chance to make your own scary mask! For children age 3 to 5 and their carers.

26/09/2014

**Last Chance To See in September**

Fantastic 'Home Front Whitstable 1914-18' closes this Sunday, re-opening 25th October.
11am to 4.30pm

Exploring life on the British home front 1914-18 through original posters, cartoon artwork and popular arts and souvenirs. Whitstable’s stories can be heard via individuals involved in recruitment drives, convalescent nursing, fundraising, rationing, supporting family on the Front, and commemorating the dead.

08/06/2014

This is the last day the Romanian Eggs loaned by are on display - don't miss out, come & see them! http://ow.ly/wVh2e

A rare chance to see a glorious collection of Romanian hand-decorated eggs, on loan from the Horniman Museum and Gardens in London, for two months.

31/05/2014

Today marks the start of Louisa Fairclough's 'Absolute Pitch' exhibition - please do come along and see it! http://ow.ly/wS6mW

Louisa Fairclough’s work uses a variety of media, including light, water and voice, creating contemplative space, and exploring grief and loss.

27/05/2014

What photos did residents & visitors take in last year? Find out in our next exhibition from 26 June http://ow.ly/wS6mU (Photo © Janice McGuinness)

Showcasing 365 photographs of Whitstable taken everyday of the year in 2013 by residents and visitors. In partnership with Kent Creative Arts. A Whitstable Oyster Festival exhibition.

26/05/2014

The upcoming 'Absolute Pitch' by Louisa Fairclough will explore grief and loss through film - join us from 31 May! http://ow.ly/wS6mT

Louisa Fairclough’s work uses a variety of media, including light, water and voice, creating contemplative space, and exploring grief and loss.

03/05/2014

We're running Printmaking Workshops today - thank you in advance to everyone taking part in this afternoon's session http://ow.ly/wpZkM

10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Includes a free place for one adult helper per child, as children must be...

01/05/2014

Our 'Blacktop' exhibition by starts at the end of this month - who else is as excited as we are?! http://ow.ly/wnror

Inspired by the imposing Brett Aggregates factory in Whitstable, artist Laura Wilson investigates, via film, this industrial feature's purpose and...

28/04/2014

Learn how to use collage and pre-cut lino with professional printmakers in our Printmaking Workshop on 3 May http://ow.ly/weiTS

10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Includes a free place for one adult helper per child, as children must be...

27/04/2014

Our Romanian hand-decorated eggs are an inspiration to all who enjoy art & craft and bound to make any visitor smile! http://ow.ly/wbguA

A rare chance to see a glorious collection of Romanian hand-decorated eggs, on loan from the Horniman Museum and Gardens in London, for two months.

23/04/2014

It's the perfect time to book a space on our Printmaking Workshops on 3 May. Come & try your hand at screen printing! http://ow.ly/w48Gf

Try your hand at screen printing, and using collage and pre-cut lino with the help of professional printmakers. Suitable for adults and children...

13/04/2014

Please feel free to join our Printmaking Workshop on 3 May for adults and children aged 7+. You can book here: http://bit.ly/1ftc2qT

Try your hand at screen printing, and using collage and pre-cut lino with the help of professional printmakers. Suitable for adults and children age 7+.

10/04/2014

Celebrate our at Whitstable Museum in our workshops inspired by 's Romanian eggs http://bit.ly/1nGNkwi

Celebrate Easter in Whitstable Museum with eggy activities and workshops linked to the display of Romanian hand-decorated eggs on loan from the Horniman Museum and Gardens in London.

10/04/2014

We've officially joined Twitter! And our exhibition 'Blacktop' by starts next month from 31 May http://bit.ly/1oPn7MD

Inspired by the imposing Brett Aggregates factory in Whitstable, artist Laura Wilson investigates, via film, this industrial feature's purpose and position within the town's development since the 1930s.