General Information

For general enquiries please call 01227 378100.

Admission 

Entrance to the Beaney House of Art and Knowledge is free, however a charge may apply for certain special exhibitions and events. Please see our events listings for full details.

Opening Hours

Museum, Tourist information and Café opening hours:
Monday to Wednesday 9am to 5pm
Thursday 9am to 7pm
Friday and Saturday 9am to 5pm
Sunday 10am to 5pm

Library opening hours:
Monday to Wednesday 9am to 6pm
Thursday 9am to 8pm
Friday 9am to 6pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm

The Beaney Art Museum and Library will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2013

How to find us

The Beaney is located in the heart of the historic city of Canterbury.

18 High Street
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2RA

Educational Visits

The Beaney offers an exciting programme of events and activities for schools and colleges designed to inspire young people and enrich learning. To find out more click here.

The Kitchen

Relax and unwind over a coffee or light snack whilst admiring our fabulous Museumaker window designed by artist Laura Thomas. The Kitchen is located on the ground floor in the heart of the museum. For more information about eating and drinking at the Beaney please call 01227 378 100 or click here - The Kitchen.

Beaney Craft Case

Currently managed & curated by Frank. 

Frank is a place to find the best of British graphic arts, design and craft. Frank is a place for prints and for fabrics, for books or badges. For the collectible and the ephemeral, for things to see and for objects to own.

The Beaney Craft Case can be found on the first floor foyer outside the Special Exhibitions Gallery.

Tourist Information

The Beaney is also home to Canterbury's Tourist Information Centre. Click here to find out more.