Description
Discover Canterbury's history, from millions of years ago to the
present, explored through interactive displays in an amazing medieval
building.
Includes Anglo-Saxon treasures, Oliver Postgate's
Thomas Becket story, the Tudors, Joseph Conrad's study, the Blitz
gallery, Stephenson's original Invicta railway engine, Rupert Bear and
the real Bagpuss.
Around the museum are over 30 exciting hands-on
activities for families - you can write your name in Viking runes,
sniff medieval poo, investigate finds like an archaeologist, try on
Elizabethan costume and listen to wartime memories.
Oliver
Postgate and Peter Firmin created their much loved children's programme
just outside Canterbury. See the real Bagpuss in Emily's shop window,
original Clangers, Ivor the Engine and Noggin the Nog. And discover some
Bagpuss secrets!
Rupert Bear was created by Canterbury-born
Mary Tourtel. Discover his fascinating story, join in his adventures,
see inside his house, and enjoy lots of fun activities including a giant
snakes and ladders game.
Prices
Canterbury Heritage Museum prices valid until 31 March 2012
Adults £8.00 Discounts (senior citizens, students, people with disabilities - proof of status may be required) £6.00 Children - free to a maximum of 2 per paying adult, £1.50 per child thereafter.
Free
entry (except for some special events) for Canterbury City Council
Residents Card holders. If you don't have a Residents Card, come in and
sign up to receive free entry today!
A joint ticket for the Canterbury Roman Museum and the Canterbury Heritage Museum can be purchased for £10.00.
Opening details Season Dates and Opening Hours
| Season Dates |
Opening Hours |
| Sun 2 Jan 2011 - Sat 31 Dec 2011 |
Mon - Sun 10:00 to 17:00 |
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| Christmas Day, Boxing Day |
closed |
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| New Year's Day, Good Friday |
closed |
| Notes |
Circumstances may cause changes in opening times - please ring to check before making a special trip. | |