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The Beaney House of Art & KnowledgeThe Beaney House of Art & Knowledge

The Beaney is an art museum and library situated in the heart of the historic city of Canterbury.

This fabulous facility provides state-of-the-art exhibition galleries, a brand new and extended library, excellent learning facilities and a varied programme of interactive events for all ages.

The building takes its name from its benefactor, Dr James George Beaney, who died in 1891 and left money in his will to the city of Canterbury. The city council had the Beaney Institute (as it was formerly known) designed and built using this funding along with some of its own resources. The architect was A.H.Campbell and the building was officially opened on 11 September 1899.

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Prices


Free entry
Charges may apply for some special events and exhibitions. See our website for full details.

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Notes 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
   
Exterior of the Beaney. © Guy Gardener
 
 

Contact

The Beaney Art Museum and Library
Tel: 01227 378100
View the The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge websitewww.thebeaney.co.uk
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Venue

The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge

18 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2RA

View the The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge websitewww.thebeaney.co.uk

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Map reference: TR 148578  Lat: 51.27968  Long: 1.07946


Located in the high street adjacent to Best Lane.

Parking : with charge

Accessible by Public Transport : 1 mile (1.6 kms) from Canterbury West station

Also at this venue

The Beaney House of Art & KnowledgeThe Beaney House of Art & Knowledge

Events at this venue

Select event title for details
date event
Wed 29 May 2013 - Sat 17 Aug 2013 Children's Writing Competition
Sat 8 Jun 2013 - Sun 7 Jul 2013 Photo Phinish
Sat 15 Jun 2013 - Sun 12 Jan 2014 The Godwine Charter
Thu 20 Jun 2013 War in the Wilderness
Fri 21 Jun 2013 Feel Good Fridays: KCA Move to Improve Health Walk
Fri 21 Jun 2013 Jumping Beaneys: Jack and the Beaneystalk
Sat 22 Jun 2013 - Sun 8 Sep 2013 Eclipse
Sat 22 Jun 2013 - Sun 8 Sep 2013 Home. Select: From the Arts Council Collection
Tue 25 Jun 2013 Jack and the Beaneystalk
Fri 5 Jul 2013 Feel Good Fridays: KCA Move to Improve Health Walk
Sat 6 Jul 2013 Meet the Artist: Edward Chell
Sat 13 Jul 2013 Creepy Mask papier mache workshops with Total Pap
Sat 13 - Sun 28 Jul 2013 Total Pap Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles
Thu 18 Jul 2013 An Illustrated History of Canterbury
Fri 19 Jul 2013 Feel Good Fridays: KCA Move to Improve Health Walk
Fri 19 Jul 2013 Jumping Beaneys: Make a colourful window
Sat 20 Jul 2013 Creepy Mask papier mache workshops with Total Pap
Thu 1 Aug 2013 Creepy Tales
Fri 2 Aug 2013 Feel Good Fridays: KCA Move to Improve Health Walk
Sat 3 - Sun 18 Aug 2013 East Kent Art Society Annual Exhibition
Sat 10 Aug 2013 East Kent Art Society Master Class
Sat 10 Aug 2013 East Kent Art Society Master Class
Fri 16 Aug 2013 Feel Good Fridays: KCA Move to Improve Health Walk
Fri 16 Aug 2013 Jumping Beaneys: Beautiful Birds
Sat 24 Aug 2013 - Thu 5 Sep 2013 Earthbound Women
Fri 30 Aug 2013 Feel Good Fridays: KCA Move to Improve Health Walk
Sat 31 Aug 2013 Putting Print on the Map
Sat 7 - Sun 15 Sep 2013 A Different Viewpoint
Sat 7 Sep 2013 A Different Viewpoint: Workshop
Sat 7 Sep 2013 Book Signing: Carol Creasey & Kevin Marsh
Sat 7 Sep 2013 Second Hand Dance: Dad Dancing
Thu 19 Sep 2013 Stories from Beaney Paintings
Thu 19 Sep 2013 Stories from Beaney Paintings
Sat 21 Sep 2013 - Sun 6 Oct 2013 Anifest: Explore in Motion
Sat 21 Sep 2013 - Sun 1 Dec 2013 'England's Michelangelo' Alfred Stevens
Sat 21 Sep 2013 - Sun 24 Nov 2013 Perfect Lines: Old Masters in Print
Thu 3 Oct 2013 Amity & Sorrow by Peggy Riley
Sat 12 - Sun 27 Oct 2013 Neil Kelly: Thoughty
Thu 17 Oct 2013 Religion and Myths from Ancient Greece
Mon 21 Oct 2013 - Sat 2 Nov 2013 Sharing Histories: The DocExplore Project
Thu 31 Oct 2013 Hallowed Tones: Poetry and Music
Sat 2 - Sun 17 Nov 2013 David Wilby: Local Scenes of Kent
Thu 21 Nov 2013 Ancient Egyptian Amulets
Fri 29 Nov 2013 Jumping Beaneys: Make a Colourful Window
Sat 30 Nov 2013 - Sun 12 Jan 2014 Urban-Nature: Cas Holmes
Thu 12 Dec 2013 An Illustrated History of Christmas
Fri 20 Dec 2013 Jumping Beaneys: Create a Winter Landscape
 

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    Individual Membership

    Canterbury Visitor Centre £15.00-£30.00

    Become a member today and benefit from exclusive invitations to exhibition previews and regular discounts. If this is a gift, please indicate this in the notes when purchasing, and include the recipient's name, address, phone and e-address.

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    Jack and the Beaneystalk

    Canterbury Visitor Centre £3.50 Fri 21 Jun 2013

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