Folkestone Museum

Folkestone Museum Folkestone's museum Folkestone Museum opened in May 2017, building on the history of the town's former museum in Grace Hill, which had existed since 1888.

We have been supported in this by the Heritage Lottery Fund, transforming the 1861 Town Hall into Folkestone's heart, it having been returned to public ownership by Folkestone Town Council after being sold in the 1970s. The historic collection, which has grown since its establishment in the 1850s, was gifted back to Folkestone by Kent County Council in 2018 and resides in the Museum. The Museum in

cludes permanent exhibits about the history of Folkestone, both human and natural, with temporary exhibitions, an education centre and thriving programme of events for people of all ages & interest.

HALF-TERM FAMILY MAKE IT!Please join us this half-term for more creative fun at Folkestone Museum learning new skills fo...
21/05/2026

HALF-TERM FAMILY MAKE IT!

Please join us this half-term for more creative fun at Folkestone Museum learning new skills for crafting.

Tuesday 26th & Wednesday 27th May - Hare Collage Workshop
Thursday 28th & Friday 29th May - Hedgehog Hand-print Workshop

Sessions running at 10:30-11:30, 11:30 - 12:30 and 1:30 - 2:30 & 2:30 - 3:30
Please pick up a timed ticket from the reception.
Workshops are free but a small donation for materials would be appreciated.

FAMILY MAKE IT!Paper Bag Otter Workshop - Saturday 9th MayPlease join us at Folkestone Museum for a Natural History them...
08/05/2026

FAMILY MAKE IT!
Paper Bag Otter Workshop - Saturday 9th May
Please join us at Folkestone Museum for a Natural History themed workshop to create your very own Paper Bag Otter!
Drop-in sessions run between 10:30 - 12:30 & 1:30 - 3:30 and it is free but a small donation for materials would be much appreciated.



HALF-TERM FAMILY MAKE IT!Hare Collage WorkshopTuesday 26th & Wednesday 27th MayPlease join us this half-term for more cr...
05/05/2026

HALF-TERM FAMILY MAKE IT!
Hare Collage Workshop
Tuesday 26th & Wednesday 27th May
Please join us this half-term for more creative fun and make your very own Hare collage!

Sessions running at 10:30-11:30, 11:30 - 12:30 and 1:30 - 2:30 & 2:30 - 3:30
Please pick up a timed ticket from the reception.
Workshops are free but a small donation for materials would be appreciated.

HALF-TERM FAMILY MAKE IT!Yarn-Wrapped Fox WorkshopThursday 28th & Friday 29th MayPlease join us this half-term for more ...
05/05/2026

HALF-TERM FAMILY MAKE IT!
Yarn-Wrapped Fox Workshop
Thursday 28th & Friday 29th May
Please join us this half-term for more creative fun and learn how to yarn-wrap a fox!

Sessions run at 10:30-11:30, 11:30 - 12:30 and 1:30 - 2:30 & 2:30 - 3:30
Please pick up a timed ticket from the reception.
Workshops are free but a small donation for materials would be appreciated.


FAMILY MAKE IT!Paper Bag Otter Workshop - Saturday 9th MayPlease join us at Folkestone Museum for a Natural History them...
26/04/2026

FAMILY MAKE IT!
Paper Bag Otter Workshop - Saturday 9th May
Please join us at Folkestone Museum for a Natural History themed workshop to create your very own Paper Bag Otter!
Drop-in sessions run between 10.30 - 12:30 & 1:30 - 3:30 and it is free but a small donation for materials would be much appreciated.



EASTER HOLIDAY MAKE IT!Join us at Folkestone Museum for a second week of fun and creativity using crafting skills to mak...
12/04/2026

EASTER HOLIDAY MAKE IT!
Join us at Folkestone Museum for a second week of fun and creativity using crafting skills to make your very own transport.
Vintage Transport Crafts Workshop
Tuesday 14th, Wednesday 15th, Thursday 16th and Friday 17th April
Workshops running at 10:30 - 11:30, 11:30 - 12:30 & 1:30 - 2:30, 2:30 - 3:30
Please pick up a times ticket from the reception
Workshops are free but a small donation towards materials would be appreciated



Address

Town Hall
Folkestone
CT201DY

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

01303257946

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