The Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House and Gardens, Birchington

Heritage and Gardens

Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Museum Opening 11am - 3pm Saturday 10th February - Sunday 3^rd November 2024 at Weekends and Bank Holidays.

Opening times may vary on event days or Bank Holidays so please check before visiting.

**Throughout 2024 the museum will be continuing its re-imagining work. This includes significant building repairs to protect the Museum collection and an extensive conservation programme which will require objects to be removed from display at times. The museum anticipates some gallery closures during this work, however it will do its best to minimise the impact on the visitor experience and know they will understand the need for this work.**

The Powell-Cotton Museum offers an exciting, fun and interactive day out for all. There are incredible natural history displays, featuring animals from the African and Asian continents in world-famous dioramas. There are also fascinating displays of world-culture objects as well as local archaeology.

Ticket price includes a tour of the Grade II listed Quex House (House open for guided tours only; times announced on the day), formerly home to the Powell-Cotton family. The interior of the house is uniquely decorated with ornamental furniture, art and a beautiful library. The Gardens are set in seven acres and feature sweeping lawns, herbaceous borders, exotic trees, a woodland walk, and a historic walled kitchen garden. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the gardens.

The Gift Shop stocks delicious ice cream and cold drinks.

The family-run Felicity's Café, located at the front of the museum, offers delicious breakfasts, afternoon tea and lunch. All their cakes are freshly baked on site. Indoor and outdoor seating available, but pre-booking is advised.