Museum
Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
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The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge is a combined museum, library, and art gallery housed in an ornate Victorian building. Its collections range from fine art and decorative objects to natural history specimens and local archaeology. Highlights include the Egyptian mummy, a Victorian taxidermy display, and regularly changing art exhibitions. The building itself, with its grand entrance and stained-glass windows, is a landmark in Canterbury.
Don't miss
- See the Egyptian mummy and its coffin, a popular exhibit with detailed hieroglyphics.
- Explore the natural history gallery, featuring a Victorian butterfly collection and local fossils.
- View the rotating art exhibitions in the upstairs gallery, which often feature works by local artists.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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