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Herne Bay Museum

Seaside Museum, Herne Bay

Web Links Location Local station Herne Bay
Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Take a trip back to the heyday of the English seaside, when thousands came to enjoy Herne Bay’s pier, promenade and grand Clocktower – first of its kind in the world. Rekindle memories of the traditional seaside holiday with Punch & Judy, and other memorabilia. 
 
Discover the secrets of the seashore, with prehistoric animal tusks and fossils, including shark’s teeth!  Learn to identify the wildlife of this ever-changing coastline.
 
See beautiful treasures from the Saxons and Romans, who built a great fort at Reculver.  Recall Herne Bay in World War 2, when inventor Barnes Wallace tested the ‘Dam Busters’ bouncing bomb here, and learn how the townsfolk have struggled through storm and ice to overcome the power of the sea.  
 
Following in the steps of artists like J M W Turner and Marcel Duchamp, enjoy the work of local artists and craftspeople who have found inspiration under Herne Bay’s brilliant skies.
 
With a programme of exhibitions and events there’s always something new to see and do.
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    Behind the Scenes at the Museum

    28th May 2025

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    Guided Tour of Herne Bay Railway Station

    31st May 2025

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    Meet Us at the Museum

    2nd June 2025

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    The Founding Fathers of Herne Bay

    6th June 2025

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    Seashore Life - a celebration of World Oceans Day

    8th June 2025

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    Pop Up Model Railway Show with East Kent Model Railway Society

    28th June 2025

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    Summer Wildflower Walk on the Downs

    29th June 2025

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    Meet the Curator - Railway 200 exhibition

    19th July 2025

Open Map

Address

Seaside Museum, Herne Bay 12 William Street
Herne Bay

CT6 5EJ

Contact

01227 367368

Links

  • Website
Credit cards accepted
Gift shop
Groups welcome
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Contact Us
Visitor Information Centre
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
18 High Street
Canterbury, CT1 2RA
01227 862 162
canterburyinformation@canterbury.gov.uk
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