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Canterbury Heritage Museum

The Canterbury Heritage Museum (formerly the Museum of Canterbury) was a museum in Stour Street, Canterbury, South East England, telling the history of the city. It was housed in the 12th-century Poor

Canterbury buildings (196) - geograph.org.uk - 7104794

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Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round

About

The Canterbury Heritage Museum (formerly the Museum of Canterbury) was a museum in Stour Street, Canterbury, South East England, telling the history of the city. It was housed in the 12th-century Poor Priests' Hospital next to the River Stour. The museum exhibited the Canterbury Cross and contained a gallery dedicated to Rupert the Bear, whose creator Mary Tourtel lived in Canterbury. It held regular events and exhibitions of local and national interest. The museum closed in 2018. It has since re-opened as The Marlowe Kit; an escape room, exhibition and creative space.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Canterbury Heritage Museum (formerly the Museum of Canterbury) was a museum in Stour Street, Canterbury, South East England, telling the history of the city. It was housed in the 12th-century Poor Priests' Hospital next to the River Stour. The museum exhibited the Canterbury Cross and contained a gallery dedicated to Rupert the Bear, whose creator Mary Tourtel lived in Canterbury. It held regular events and exhibitions of local and national interest. The museum closed in 2018. It has since re-opened as The Marlowe Kit; an escape room, exhibition and creative space.

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Coordinates
51.2786, 1.0775
Address
25 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2BD
Phone
+44 1227 471688
Established
1987

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Canterbury Heritage Museum?
Canterbury Heritage Museum is in South East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.2786°, 1.0775°.
When was Canterbury Heritage Museum built?
Canterbury Heritage Museum dates to 1987.