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Museums and Galleries in Canterbury (England)
Museums and Galleries in Canterbury (England)
Canterbury Tales Visitor Attraction "Medieval Misadventures", St Margaret's Street, tel 01227 479227, . Daily (except Christmas Day) 10AM-5PM (with slight seasonal variations); admission adults £6.95, children (5-15 years) £5.25, seniors £5.95, students (with ID - a NUS card) £5.95 - one of Kent’s most popular attractions, a stunning reconstruction of 14th century England inside the historic building of St Margaret’s Church, based on the tales and characters of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
West Gate Museum, West Gate Tower - a small but fascinating collection of material about the tower and the history of Canterbury. The view from the open roof top is also excellent, allowing you to see up the high street all the way to the Cathedral
Canterbury Roman Museum, Butchery Lane, tel 01227 785 575. M-Sa 10AM-5PM (last admission 4PM), from June-end October, also open Su 1:30PM-5PM (last admission 4pm); admission adults £2.80, concessions £1.75, family £7.20 (2 adults and up to 3 children), groups of 10+ 10% discount, teachers free - a remarkable museum of Roman period Canterbury
Canterbury Computer Gallery of Art, on the high street, is one of the few art galleries offering a (albeit very very small) selection of digital art.
Canterbury Royal Museum and Art Gallery with Buffs Regimental Museum, High Street, tel 01227 452 747. M-Sa 10AM-5PM (closed Good Friday and Christmas week), admission free - a splendid Victorian building housing decorative arts and picture collections, including a gallery for T.S. Cooper, England's finest cattle painter. The art gallery is the major space in the Canterbury area for the visual arts, with a wide-ranging annual program and exhibitions of both contemporary and historical work. The Buffs Museum - a branch of the National Army Museum in Chelsea, London - tells the story of one of England's oldest infantry regiments and its worldwide service. There is an extensive collection of medals with Victoria Crosses and other gallantry awards.
Sidney Cooper Gallery - A Christ Church linked University building, on the high street. Free entry. Combined music and art events often happen. Local art and merit gallery.
Museum of Canterbury - Stour Street, Mon-Sat 11-16, £8.00 adults. From Roman settlement to Rupert Bear, see the history of Canterbury through fascinating objects, hands on displays and activities all set in the magnificent medieval Poor Priests' Hospital.
People who have proof that they live nearby can get into some museums/cathedrals for free (check with the venue first).
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