Museums · South East England
Powell-Cotton Museum
In or near Birchington-on-Sea.
Powell-Cotton Museum — a museum in South East England, 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
- Birchington-on-Sea · 1.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Powell-Cotton Museum is a museum located in South East England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Powell-Cotton Museum is located within Quex House and Gardens and features a variety of natural history dioramas and cultural artifacts from Africa and Asia. Visitors can explore the museum, join guided tours, and enjoy the surrounding gardens.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thanet Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
- Ramsar wetland: Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Powell-Cotton Museum is located in South-East England, postcode CT7. It features a collection of natural history and ethnographic exhibits, reflecting the interests of its founder, Major Percy Powell-Cotton. The museum is noted for its extensive displays and educational resources.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3668, 1.3144
- County
- Kent
- District
- Thanet
- Parish
- Birchington
- Postcode
- CT7 0BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Phone
- +44 1843 842168
- Nearest railway station
- Birchington-on-Sea — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.quexmuseum.org
Sources
- osm: way/896141964 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Powell-Cotton Museum?
- Powell-Cotton Museum is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT7 0BH), in the parish of Birchington.
- What is Powell-Cotton Museum?
- Powell-Cotton Museum — a museum in South East England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Powell-Cotton Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Birchington-on-Sea, about 1.5 km away. The nearest town is Birchington-on-Sea. Drivers can use postcode CT7 0BH.
- Is Powell-Cotton Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Powell-Cotton Museum is part of the Thanet Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Powell-Cotton Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Birchington-on-Sea, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT7 0BH.