Huguenot Museum

30/05/2026

Book sale today now till 3pm

17/04/2026

Temporary Closure and Restricted Access Notice

The Huguenot Museum will be temporarily closed due to essential building works. During this period, access to the Museum will be limited.

Visits will be available by pre-booked, one-hour time slots only, from Thursday to Saturday between 11:00am and 3:00pm.
Please note that the Museum will be closed for visits on Friday 24th April.

Due to restricted access points while works are underway, we are unfortunately unable to provide step-free access, and we regret that wheelchair and pushchair access will not be possible during this time. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

To book a visit, please contact the Museum on 01634 789347 (lines open during opening hours only), or email [email protected]
for out-of-hours enquiries.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you.

28/03/2026

Making Miniatures:

Thursday 14th May 11:00am-3:30pm

Inspired by the display of Sarah Lethieullier's 1730's Dolls' House, join Terry Facey and Graham Parratt to hear about their exquisite dolls houses and furniture including bowls and vases.

A buffet lunch is included in the ticket price.

For more info or to book visit:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-minatures-tickets-1986077335775?aff=oddtdtcreator

28/03/2026

Refugee Week 2026: Courage in Action

As part of Refugee Week (15–21 June)—the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the resilience and contributions of refugees—we are proud to highlight this year’s theme: Courage.

Join us for “Transferring Skills”, an inspiring event that explores how knowledge, talent and experience can be carried across borders—and transformed into new beginnings.

At the heart of this event is a powerful story of courage. Our speaker left her home country behind, facing uncertainty and upheaval, yet used her skills to rebuild, adapt, and create something new. Her journey reminds us that courage is not only found in dramatic moments, but in the everyday acts of starting again, learning, and contributing to a new community.

This Refugee Week, we celebrate those who carry their skills, creativity and determination with them—and the strength it takes to begin again.

🎟️ Find out more and book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/refugee-week-2026-transferring-skills-tickets-1986121828855?aff=oddtdtcreator

13/03/2026

🎨🐣 Free Easter Arts & Crafts for Kids! 🐣🎨

Looking for something fun and creative to do with the children this Easter holidays? Bring them along to the Huguenot Museum for FREE Easter arts and crafts activities!

🖍️ FREE with every child ticket
🐰 Available throughout the Easter holidays
🕒 During our normal opening hours

Let your little ones get creative with Easter-themed crafts while you explore the fascinating stories of the Huguenots together. A perfect family day out filled with creativity, history, and Easter fun! 🌷✨

We can’t wait to welcome you!

08/03/2026

✨ International Women’s Day ✨
Theme: Give to Gain

Today we celebrate Esther Inglis (c.1570–1624), a woman whose life shows how giving can create lasting gain.

The daughter of Huguenot refugees who fled religious persecution, Esther was educated at a time when learning was rarely given to women. She gave her skill, time, and intellect through exquisitely handwritten books — many created as gifts rather than commodities.

In return, she gained something far more enduring than wealth: recognition, influence, and a voice in a world that often denied women one. Her work opened doors, built networks, and secured her place as one of the most accomplished calligraphers of her age.

This International Women’s Day, her story reminds us that when women are supported — and when they are able to give their talents freely — everyone gains.

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26/02/2026

17/02/2026

17/02/2026

🎉✨ Half Term Fun Alert! ✨🎉
Discover the secrets of Sarah’s dolls’ house this school half term! 🏡🔍

Join us for a Children’s Dolls House Talk & Craft session at the Huguenot Museum in Rochester – a delightful blend of storytelling, history and hands-on creativity for curious young minds! 👧🧒🎨

👉 Learn what’s behind that tiny door and how the long-case clock works 🕰️
👉 Explore a miniature world full of surprises 🧵🏠
👉 Get crafty and make your own special creations 🎀

📅 Wednesday, 18 February 2026
📍 Huguenot Museum, Rochester, England

🎟️ Book your tickets now → https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/childrens-dolls-house-talk-craft-tickets-1983159994930 

These activities are FREE with the purchase of an entry ticket.

If you are visiting any day this week we have a FREE children’s trail and colouring sheets available.

Perfect for families looking to make special memories this half term! 💛

07/02/2026

🎉📚 Happy Birthday Charles Dickens! 📚🎉

Today we’re celebrating Charles Dickens (born 7 February 1812 – died 9 June 1870) and his deep connections to Rochester, the historic town we’re proud to call home.

Dickens lived and worked in and around Rochester for many years, drawing inspiration from its streets, buildings and people. Fans will recognise echoes of the town in Great Expectations and The Pickwick Papers — proof that Rochester helped shape some of the most loved stories in English literature.

There’s also a fascinating Huguenot link. Dickens’ long-time collaborator Hablot Knight Browne, better known as Phiz, illustrated many of his novels and was of Huguenot descent — part of a creative refugee legacy that helped define British art and culture.

Even Dickens’ personal life connects to this story. His close friend and lawyer Frederic Ouvry, who advised him during his separation from Catherine Dickens, was also of Huguenot heritage — another reminder of how deeply these communities were woven into Victorian intellectual and cultural life.

From Rochester’s cobbled streets to the enduring influence of Huguenot talent, Dickens’ world is closer to our museum than you might think.

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