Museums · South East England
Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
Beaney House of Art and Knowledge — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Beaney House of Art and Knowledge is a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Beaney House of Art and Knowledge is a museum located in South-East England. It serves as a cultural hub, housing a diverse collection of art and historical artefacts. The museum is notable for its architectural significance and contribution to local heritage.
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Background
Architecture
The Tudor Revival Beaney Institute building was designed by architect and City surveyor A.H. Campbell in 1897 and opened on 11 September 1899 at a cost of £15,000, after Dr James George Beaney left £10,000 to Canterbury for the institute, and Canterbury City Council added £5,000 so that Beaney's institute could accommodate the city's existing museum and library, which was transferred to the Beaney Institute building with the added name "Royal" in 1898. That existing museum and library had originated on Guildhall Street in 1825 as the Canterbury Philosophical and Literary Institution, been bought by the City in 1846 and was established as the Canterbury Museum and Public Library in 1858; the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.2794, 1.0792
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 2RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Phone
- +44 1227 862162
- Established
- 1899
- Opening
- Mo off; Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-16:00
- Official site
- canterburymuseums.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Beaney House of Art and Knowledge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beaney House of Art and Knowledge?
- Beaney House of Art and Knowledge is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 2RA), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- When was Beaney House of Art and Knowledge built?
- Built or established in 1899.
- Is Beaney House of Art and Knowledge free to visit?
- Yes, Beaney House of Art and Knowledge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beaney House of Art and Knowledge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 2RA. It sits within the Canterbury parliamentary constituency.