Museums · South East England
Maidstone Museum
In or near Shepway.
Maidstone Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Maidstone East · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Maidstone Museum is a museum located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Maidstone Museum houses a vast collection of over 600,000 fine art and historical artifacts, making it one of the largest museums in Kent. Visitors can explore diverse collections including archaeology, costumes, ancient Egypt, and local history, all within the charming setting of Chillington Manor, an Elizabethan mansion.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Maidstone Museum is located in Maidstone, London. It houses a diverse collection of art and artefacts, with particular emphasis on the local history of Kent. The museum is known for its Victorian architecture and serves as a cultural hub for the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2761, 0.5206
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Maidstone, unparished area
- Postcode
- ME14 1QE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Maidstone and Malling
- Nearest railway station
- Maidstone East — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Wednesday - Saturday 10am – 4pm
- Official site
- museum.maidstone.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: way/252113538 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maidstone Museum?
- Maidstone Museum is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME14 1QE), in the parish of Maidstone, unparished area.
- What is Maidstone Museum?
- Maidstone Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Maidstone Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Maidstone East, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME14 1QE.
- Is Maidstone Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Maidstone Museum is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Maidstone Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Maidstone East, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME14 1QE.