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Located in a beautiful 15th century timber-framed building, the museum's many exhibits encapsulate the history of Cranbrook and the the Weald of Kent.

02/09/2026

Our new exhibition for September and October is on the clock and watchmakers of Cranbrook - of which there were more than you might think! Tuesdays to Saturdays 2.00-4.30 The Amelia Scott Wellbeing in the Weald Bentley's Auctioneers

29/08/2026

This weekend is your last chance to see the exhibition of beautiful architectural drawings of George Devey, who designed many of the iconic buildings in Benenden. 2.00-4.30 Saturday & Sunday. Also activities for children - including detective quizzes and a hat trail where they can try on hats from different eras. New exhibition opens on Tuesday- watch this space!

15/08/2026

Our latest addition at the Museum are the last tiles made at Frittenden brickworks by Charlie Morphett. They have a wonderful story recalled on The Repair Shop Having been spotted by pure chance at a local farm sale by Charlie’s grand-daughters, Dee and Lynn, they were rescued and the crumbled tiles were miraculously repaired by a Repair Shop craftsman. They have now been donated to us by the family so you can see them and appreciate the extraordinary skill which went into their restoration. Tuesdays-Sundays + bank holiday during August. The Amelia Scott Wellbeing in the Weald Kent High Weald Partnership

01/08/2026

Come and visit us! Open on Sundays in August. 2-4:30pm. We’d love to welcome you!

31/07/2026

Grab a copy of to read a great article about Cranbrook and Sissinghurst. September Issue, out now.

20/06/2026

The iconic red hollyhocks at Cranbrook Museum are flowering in time for Sunday’s garden safari. Also fruiting for the first time - our mulberry tree, gifted by Cranbrook in Bloom and the rare Umbrella Pine is pushing out some new growth. Museum open all day, with refreshments available.
Charity Farm Countrystore (Cranbrook) Cranbrook and Sissinghurst Parish Council

01/06/2026

A new exhibition for June July & August on the work and legacy of George Devey, Benenden’s significant architect. This has been researched and curated by local resident Hazel Strouts and includes new-to-us material including the architectural drawings. Do pop in and see it over the summer. .cep

14/05/2026

Tonight’s meeting of the Cranbrook Museum and Local History Society is the AGM followed by a talk on Shepherds of the South Downs. 7.30 start but doors open at 7pm with refreshments available.

18/04/2026

Congratulations to our first recipient in 2026 of a Bronze Award! The Wheels of Time scheme rewards young visitors to heritage and cultural sites across Kent with a badge given at each location visited. 10 sites visited gets a Bronze award. With more than 50 sites countywide, there’s plenty to see and do for families throughout the year. And it’s free! Check out our website or go directly to www.wheelsoftime.uk for more information.

09/04/2026

Looking for something to do with the family over the holidays? Cranbrook Museum has something for everyone - and new this year is the Hat Trail. Celebrating the town’s importance as a centre for the 18th and 19th century hat making industry, follow the trail, try on 10 different hats and find out a bit about them. It’s free!

Address

6 Carriers Road
Cranbrook
TN173JX

Telephone

+441580712929

Website

http://www.cranbrookmuseum.org/

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