Museum

The Beaney

An indoor museum in Canterbury, aimed at ages 4 and up.

📍 Canterbury, Kent · CT1 2RA

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Visitor information

About: An indoor museum in Canterbury, aimed at ages 4 and up.
Ages: 4–16+
Typical visit: Half day
Address: 18 High Street
Opening times: Hours change through the year — check the official website for current hours.
Website: canterburymuseums.co.uk/the-beaney

⚠️ Opening times, prices and seasonal closures change often. Always confirm on the official website before you set off.Details last checked 30 Sept 2026.

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Family facilities

Last checked 30 Sept 2026

Baby changing
Café on site
Toilets
Indoor
Good on a rainy day

A guide, not a guarantee. Shown only where the venue or a trusted source has told us. Not listed doesn't mean not available — check with the venue if it matters for your visit.

What's on near The Beaney

Everything we list here and within half a mile, in one place.

Coming up

Bach to Baby Family ConcertThu 12 Nov The All-New Adventures of Peter PanFri 27 Nov – Sun 10 Jan Christmas at Canterbury CathedralSat 28 Nov – Fri 25 Dec The Snowman: Bach to Baby Festive Family ConcertThu 17 Dec

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Past events here (1)

Most of these come round again — worth looking out for next time.

Bach to Baby: Gulliver's TravelsTue 20 Oct

Make a day of it

The Beaney is a stop on this planned day out, with timings, lunch and what's nearby.

Canterbury on a wet day: cathedral, Roman house and a free museumOne day

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