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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.

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!

06/04/2026

Exhibition about the Paddock Wood to Hawkhurst branch line currently on view Cranbrook Museum. Open every afternoon this week. Such a lovely route, what a shame it wasn’t profitable.

01/04/2026

Thursday evening’s local history talk is on Firebacks- a fitting subject as we hopefully leave the winter cold behind us and embrace Spring! See you in the Vestry Hall from 7.00pm for a 7.30 start.

31/03/2026

You may think that nothing goes on in the museum over the winter… but that is when the curator and archivists are at their busiest! A new medal cabinet is now nearly full with many awards made to local people from all sorts of different fields. Each has been researched and displayed, some for the first time. Come and see for yourself.
Museum opens for 2026 season TOMORROW! .dunstanscranbrook

30/03/2026

Only a couple of days to go until Cranbrook Museum reopens for the 2026 season! New attractions include a Hat Trail for children where they can find and try on hats associated with our history- also a revamped hat display featuring hats not exhibited before. Plus a Hat Spotter quiz. Plenty to interest grown ups as well as children! Open from April 1st, 2.00 -4.30 Tuesday- Saturday plus Bank Holiday Monday. Entry is free although a donation is always welcome!

04/03/2026

Tomorrow night’s talk for the Cranbrook Museum and local history society should be an interesting one! Bound for Botany Bay will tell us about the 19th century phenomenon of transportation…Hope to see you there, 7.30 start with refreshments from 7.00. Visitors always welcome

03/02/2026

Thursday 5th Feb sees the next local history society talk in Cranbrook’s Vestry Hall at 7.30 on the subject of English Freedom. As always we look forward to welcoming you- refreshments from 7.00

Address

6 Carriers Road
Cranbrook
TN173JX

Telephone

+441580712929

Website

http://www.cranbrookmuseum.org/

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