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Visit the Beaney House of Art & Knowledge

 

The Beaney is an Art Museum and Library situated in the heart of the historic city of Canterbury.  Following a careful repair and restoration project the Beaney House of Art & Knowledge re-opened its doors to the public on 5th September 2012. This fabulous new facility provides state of the art exhibition galleries, a brand new library, excellent learning facilities and a varied programme of events and activities for all ages.

 

Art Fund Prize for Museum of the Year 2013 Finalist logo

Beaney shortlisted for national museum award

The Beaney has been shortlisted for the Art Fund Prize for Museum of the Year 2013

 

Canterbury City Museums and Galleries Membership

Membership

Become a member of Canterbury City Museums and Galleries and enjoy a variety of exclusive benefits including discounted entry to special exhibitions.

Exterior of The Beaney Art Museum and Library

About the Beaney

Click here to find out more about the newly refurbished Beaney House of Art and Knowledge.

 

carved woodedn griffin at the Beaney Art Museum and Library

Beaney E-shop

Buy tickets for events, the Beaney Guidebook and gifts and souvenirs from the Beaney online e-shop.

 

War in the Wilderness

War in the Wilderness by Tony Redding

Thursday 20 June, 6.30pm to 7.30pm
The Learning Lab
Free admission, advance booking required


This lecture by author Tony Redding records the comradeship, horror and extraordinary physical and mental demands of Chindit warfare in the jungles of North Burma. Tony's father was a Chindit with the 2nd King's Own, 111 Brigade.

 
 

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