Museum News
Welcome to our news pages. We hope that you find them informative and a great way to keep up to date with what's going on in the museums (Maidstone Museum, the Tyrwhitt Drake Museum of Carriages and the Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regimental Museum) - both in the galleries and behind the scenes. Please tell us what you'd like to hear about and what news interests you.
For footage or other articles about Maidstone Museum see the videos and links below.
Maidstone Museum volunteer chosen for rare photos research
BBC News - Napoleon's Chair Discovered
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Friday 7th June 2013£17k Commission to work with Maidstone Museum
Maidstone Museum are seeking a cultural sector partner (from any art form/sector) to develop an ambitious programme focussed on 11-14 years olds outside of school, utilising school holiday periods....
Friday 7th June 2013Museum Awarded Certificate of Excellence
MAIDSTONE MUSEUM & BENTLIF ART GALLERY EARNS 2013 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE Honoured as a Top Performing Visitor attraction as Reviewed by Travellers on the World’s Largest...
Tuesday 21st May 2013Lambeth and Maidstone Bibles Reunited at Last!
An extraordinary opportunity for those of you in or near London in three week's time: the Lambeth and Maidstone Bibles are to be on display together for just two days at Lambeth Palace. This is only...
Wednesday 8th May 2013Museums At Night - Get Your Hands On!
Maidstone Museum will be opening its doors late on Thursday 16th May 2013 as part of the national Museums At Night event. The Museum will be staying open until 8.00pm to allow visitors to get hands...
