The Museum
The Museum is housed
in a two storey weather boarded building, one of the
last representatives in Tenterden of a type of industrial
building common in the area in the latter part of the
19th century.
Tenterden and District
Museum Association.
The museum was opened in 1976 and is run entirely by
volunteers.
As a member of the Kent Museums Group and working closely
with Ashford Borough Council’s Culture and Tourism
Department.
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The museum maintains
very high standards of conservation and preservation of its
unique collection.
The Association serves as a focus for research and enquiry
and provides a repository for artefacts connected with the
area. Items gifted to the museum which are of local interest
are always welcome.
Private visits:
Groups and institutes are most welcome and usually take place
when the museum is closed. Genealogy:
For Tenterden and district family history enquiries please
contact Colin Young at
For Tenterden and district house histories enquiries please
contact enquiries@tenterdenmuseum.co.uk
School visits:
Tenterden & District Museum has artefacts dating back
through history. Teachers are encouraged to contact us to
tailor make their school visit to reflect the National Curriculum.
Visits:
Can be tailored to fit in with other activities and special
needs.
A reduced charge is made for big parties.
Disabled access to ground floor only.
Admissions:
Adults £2.00 Children under 18 years and students showing a valid
student card are FREE. Full disabled access to the ground floor.
The Museum shop: is the only place in Tenterden
where there is a selection of place stamped souvenirs. Come
and look round for small gifts to remind you of your visit
to Tenterden!
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