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Museum of Kent Life
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Lock Lane
Sandling
Maidstone
ME14 3AU
Kent
England
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Collection details
Agriculture, Architecture, Archives, Costume and Textiles, Industry, Religion, Social History, Toys and Hobbies, Trade and Commerce
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01622 763936
General information (Fax)
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01622 662024
General enquiries
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enquiries@museum-kentlife.co.uk
Enquiries regarding education and school/group bookings
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visitors@museum-kentlife.co.uk
Enquiries regarding education and school/group bookings
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visitors2@museum-kentlife.co.uk
Website
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www.museum-kentlife.co.uk
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Open
13th February - 4th November
Daily 1000-1700
(last admission 16.00)
Open all year round for schools (over 20 children)
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Closed
Closed in winter
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Admission charges
Adults £7.50
Childen (3-15 years) £5.20
Concessions £6.00
Under 3's free of charge
Schools £4.00 per pupil
Group discounts available
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Discounts
British Association of Friends of Museums
International Council of Museums
Museums Association
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Description
The Museum of Kent Life displays agricultural and social history relating to Kent from the Mid 19th Century - Mid 20th Century.
It has the last traditionally working Oast House which is used in an annual hop picking and beer festival event.
Other historical biuldings at the museum house displays on domestic life from the 19th Century to the 1950's. The Village Hall acts as an education base for schools and both the Hall and a purpose built conference room are also licenced for civil weddings.
Elsewhere the Museum displays the rich agricultural heritage of Kent with a working Farm, Granary, Barn and varied collection of rare breeds. The Museum also has a herb garden, market garden and hop gardens that all produce items for sale in the shop.
There is a large tea room on site and refreshements are also available from the shop.
Set in 50 Acres of beautiful grounds yet with easy access to the M20, the Museum of Kent Life offers a welcome escape into the country side.
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Collections description
Agricultural tools and machinery
Social history - domestic life, working life & the life of hop pickers
Children's activity centre and interactive displays
Temporary exhibitions
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Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending August 10 2008
Summer 2008 Holiday Ideas At UK Heritage Sites And Museums
News In Brief - Museums, Galleries And Heritage News
MGM 2008 - Top Ten Events For Late May Half Term Holidays
News In Brief - Week Ending March 30 2008
National Archaeology Week 2005: 24 Hour Museum Speaks To Carenza Lewis
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Events
Maidstone's Annual Beer & Hop Festival at Museum of Kent Life
Wreath Making workshop at the Museum of Kent Life
Workshop (Event)
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Available resources
Local Industry Days at Museum of Kent Life, 8 + 9 September 2008
Visit; Workshop (Resource)
Victorian Days at Museum of Kent Life w/c 17 November 2008
Visit; Workshop (Resource)
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
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Collections
General guide to collections available
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Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
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General Education
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Licensed for weddings
Meeting room available
Picnic area
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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