Quex House and Gardens, Home to the Powell-Cotton Museum, Birchington

Heritage and Gardens

Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Family

* Currently closed for Winter *

* Open 11am - 4pm from Saturday, February 14th - check website for festive events and Open Days *

Quex House and Gardens and the Powell-Cotton Museum offer an exciting, fun and interactive day out for all, where you can discover history, nature and an extraordinary museum all in one unforgettable visit.

The Powell-Cotton Museum is one of the Kent’s most distinctive museums, featuring incredible natural history displays of 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.

This year, the Powell-Cotton Trust celebrates 100 years of caring for the buildings, landscapes, and world-renowned collections that make this place unique. Join in the celebratory events and activities throughout this special year, including collection talks, exhibitions, hands-on crafts, music and art events, garden activities and more...

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. Quex 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, cold drinks, and a selection of gifts.

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.

Your Ticket includes:

Free guided tours inside the Museum and Quex House*

Entrance to the Museum, Quex House and Gardens

Free hire of backpack buddies for young visitors

Free hire of SEND backpacks for visitors with additional needs

* Please note that entrance to Quex House will be by guided tour only. Tour times will be published on the day.

Please email enquiries@powell-cottonmuseum.org to check if tours will be available on the day you plan to visit.

A programme of special activities and events throughout the year (please note these may incur a higher admission charge)

Credit Spark Film Productions

Pricing

Adult £9.00
Child (4-16) £7.00
Concession (65+, disabled, student) £8
Infant (0-3 years) FREE
Powell-Cotton Member FREE

Includes guided tours of the Museum and Quex House

A programme of special events take place throughout the year, which may incur a higher admission charge. Visit the website to view the full programme of events.

Annual Memberships available from £35: https://powell-cottonmuseum.org/visit-us/membership/

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Address

Quex House and Gardens, Home to the Powell-Cotton Museum Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House and Gardens
Quex Park, Park Lane,
Birchington
Kent
CT7 0BH

Contact

enquiries@powell-cottonmuseum.org 01843 842168

Links

Quex House and Gardens, Home to the Powell-Cotton Museum

Home Education Day at Powell-Cotton: Paper Worlds

Queer Nature

Home Education Day at Powell-Cotton: Brilliant Birds

Bricktacular Adventures

Home Education Day at Powell-Cotton: The Big Museum Print Off

Home Education Day at Powell-Cotton: Clay Museum /Quex House Make

Home Education Day at Powell-Cotton: Nocturnal

Home Education Day at Powell-Cotton: Festive Craft

The Big Museum Build (14,15, 18-22 Feb)

Spring Eggsplorers (28 March – 19 April)

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