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Maidstone Museum reopens 9 February 2022

Come along to Maidstone Museum

On Wednesday 9 February the Museum will reopen to the public after a winter break and staff are looking forward to welcoming visitors back. 

Whether you’re looking to learn more about the Maidstone Museum dinosaurs, wish to examine the collection of oil paintings in the Bentlif Art Gallery, or are looking to research 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.

Why not start your visit with an in-depth ‘Gallery Gander’ exclusive look at 10 highlighted objects around the galleries with one of the collections team. The tour costs £5 each and runs from 10.30am.

‘The Plaxtol Protocol’

The Museum, which is owned and run by Maidstone Borough Council, will kick off the season with an imaginative temporary exhibition ‘The Plaxtol Protocol’. 

The exhibition is from Leasingstede Museum, an imaginary venue in the West Country where, unaffected by considerations of truth or expense, there exists a collection of treasures under the vague supervision of the Director and a couple of curators.

Besides obscure rural implements, there are fossils, a three-in-one basket, a copper shield, weapons, folk art, a hooked spoon and a particularly heavy coin hoard, with a time span from prehistory to last week.

The exhibition is £4 per adult, £2 a child aged 5 years and over, or a family ticket is £10.

Meet the Kettlebridge Concertinas Sat 12 Feb

To welcome visitors back the Kettlebridge Concertinas will be knocking out a wall of sound on Saturday 12 Feb in celebration of World Concertina Day.

They will be playing between 10.30am and 2.30pm and will also be bringing concertinas along for visitors to have a go. So come along and try for yourself!

February Half Term Make It craft sessions for kids

Book your little ones in for a history craft themed Make It session for children

Wed 16 Feb to Fri 18 Feb 2022 - 10:30am to 2.30pm only £3 per child per session.

An adult needs to stay with children and activities take 30 to 50 mins.

February Half Term History Arts Award Days

For children aged 7-11 years who love the past and love getting creative.

Try out different art activities inspired by the museum’s fantastic collections!

Running Mon 14 and Tue 15 Feb – 9am to 3.30pm – a day packed with art and history.

Children have the opportunity to go behind the scenes with the curator of The Plaxtol Protocol touring exhibition, artist Jane Williams. They will find out about creating exhibits and produce their own mini museum, share their creations at the end of the day with their  family, receive a museum certificate on the day and an official Arts Award certificate a few weeks later.

Led by two of the museum’s experienced Learning Team. Children should bring a packed lunch, drink and breaktime snacks. £30.00 per child (per day). Numbers are strictly limited, so early booking is advised.

Actively Involved Sessions

Over 55 or living with a long-term health condition? Are you looking for something different? Enjoy the company of like-minded people.

Handle fascinating objects from the past and share your memories of them. There’s tea and cake too! The sessions will take place on the last Wednesday of each month from 2.30pm till 4pm.

Dates are: 23 February and 30 March

To reserve a place call 01622 602862 or email museumevents@maidstone.gov.uk

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