Museums · South East England
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
In or near Canterbury.
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge — a museum in england-south-east, 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
- Canterbury West · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge is a museum located in england-south-east, 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 Beaney House of Art and Knowledge is a cultural venue in Canterbury that houses a museum, art gallery, library, and visitor information centre. Visitors can explore various galleries and participate in educational workshops and activities suitable for all ages.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge is a museum located in Canterbury, South-East England (postcode CT1). It serves as a cultural hub, housing art collections and providing access to knowledge resources. The building is notable for its architectural significance and community engagement.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2797, 1.0793
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 2RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Phone
- +44 1227 862162
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Mo off; Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-16:00
- Official site
- canterburymuseums.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/435798224 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge?
- The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 2RA), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge?
- The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT1 2RA.
- Is The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge a protected site?
- Yes — The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge free to visit?
- Yes, The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 2RA.