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Best Museums and Art Galleries In Kent

We've rounded up the best museums and art galleries in Kent in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. There are 120 Kent museums and art galleries to pick from.Alternatively, why not explore some other sightseeing days out nearby, including tourist attractions. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure!

Aircraft at Lashenden Air Warfare Museum in Ashford
Kent, Ashford

Lashenden Air Warfare Museum

Museums and Art Galleries, Indoor

Ages 9+
7.8 mi
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Kids on anchor at The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Kent, Chatham

The Historic Dockyard Chatham

Museums and Art Galleries, Indoor and Outdoor

All Ages
9.8 mi
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Outside view of Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Gallery
Kent, Maidstone

Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Gallery

Museums and Art Galleries, Indoor

All Ages
10 mi
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Exhibition at Royal Engineers Museum in Gillingham
Kent, Gillingham

Royal Engineers Museum

Museums and Art Galleries, Indoor

Ages 4+
13.5 mi
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Temporary exhibit by Kent Police Museum in Faversham
Kent, Chatham

Kent Police Museum

Museums and Art Galleries, Indoor

Ages 4+
13.8 mi
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Exhibitions at Canterbury Heritage Museum
Kent, Canterbury

Canterbury Heritage Museum

Museums and Art Galleries, Indoor

All Ages
14.6 mi
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Entrance to Beaney House of Art and Knowledge in Canterbury
Kent, Canterbury

Beaney House of Art and Knowledge

Museums and Art Galleries, Indoor

Ages 4+
14.6 mi
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Girl exploring the Roman Museum
Kent, Canterbury

Canterbury Roman Museum

Museums and Art Galleries, Indoor

Ages 4+
14.7 mi
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Entrance to Herne Bay Museum and Gallery
Kent, Herne Bay

The Seaside Museum Herne Bay

Museums and Art Galleries, Indoor

Ages 4+
18.7 mi
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Lake at Elham Valley Railway Museum in Folkestone
Kent, Folkestone

Elham Valley Railway Museum

Railway and Transport Attractions, Indoor and Outdoor

All Ages
19.3 mi
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Buses at Castle Point Transport Museum in Canvey Island
Essex, Canvey Island

Castle Point Transport Museum

Museums and Art Galleries, Indoor and Outdoor

All Ages
19.5 mi
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Outside view of Southend Pier Museum in Southend On Sea
Essex, Southend On Sea

Southend Pier Museum

Museums and Art Galleries, Indoor

Ages 4+
19.8 mi
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Outside view of Coalhouse Fort in East Tilbury
Essex, East Tilbury

Coalhouse Fort

Landmarks, Indoor and Outdoor

Ages 4+
20.2 mi
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Cannon outside Rye Castle Museum
East Sussex, Rye

Rye Castle Museum

Museums and Art Galleries, Indoor and Outdoor

All Ages
20.6 mi
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An overview of Ightham Mote on a sunny day
Kent, Sevenoaks

Ightham Mote

Museums and Art Galleries, Indoor and Outdoor

Ages 4+
20.7 mi
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Guy watching show at Central Museum & Planetarium in Southend on Sea
Essex, Southend On Sea

Central Museum & Planetarium

Museums and Art Galleries, Indoor

Ages 9+
21.6 mi
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Thurrock Museum
Essex, Grays

Thurrock Museum

Museums and Art Galleries, Indoor and Outdoor

Ages 4+
24.2 mi
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Girls on mini train at Dover Transport Museum
Kent, Dover

Dover Transport Museum

Museums and Art Galleries, Indoor

Ages 4+
24.6 mi
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Outside view of Penshurst Place and Gardens in Tonbridge
Kent, Tonbridge

Penshurst Place and Gardens

Tourist Attractions, Indoor and Outdoor

Ages 4+
24.9 mi
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Fire engines at Essex Fire Museum in Grays
Essex, Grays

Essex Fire Museum

Museums and Art Galleries, Indoor

All Ages
24.9 mi
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