Tunbridge Wells Museum & Art Gallery

Civic Centre
Mount Pleasant
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN1 1JN
England

Website

www.tunbridgewellsmuseum.org

E-mail

museum@tunbridgewells.gov.uk

Telephone

01892 554171

Fax

01892 554131

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Watercolour of the Pantiles in Georgian times
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Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery shares the special story of the borough of Tunbridge Wells. Enjoy our wonderful collections, visit our major exhibitions and take part in activities for everyone.

Venue Type:

Museum, Gallery

 Opening hours

Mon-Sat 09.30-17.00, Sun 10.00-16.00

Closed Bank Holidays & Easter Sat

 Admission charges

FREE

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Activities for pre-school children
  • Events and resources for children and families
 Disability access
  • Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
  • Large print information and/or interpretation
  • Touch exhibits
  • Parking for disabled available
  • Wheelchair access to some public areas
 Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Secondary school education service available

Civic Centre
Mount Pleasant
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN1 1JN
England

Website

www.tunbridgewellsmuseum.org

E-mail

museum@tunbridgewells.gov.uk

Telephone

01892 554171

Fax

01892 554131

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Collection details

Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Music, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Social History, World Cultures

Collections services

  • General guide to collections available
  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
  • Specialist publications on collections available
  • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Civic Centre
Mount Pleasant
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN1 1JN
England

Website

www.tunbridgewellsmuseum.org

E-mail

museum@tunbridgewells.gov.uk

Telephone

01892 554171

Fax

01892 554131

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.

In Camera: Snowdon and the world of British art

14 January — 3 March 2012 *on now

Snowdon is one of Britain’s most well-known photographers, who is especially known for his portraits of the rich and famous. This exhibition features his images of notable British artists, from influential 60s artists Peter Blake and Eduardo Paolozzi, to infamous ‘Young British Artists’ such as Damien Hurst and the Chapman Brothers. Many of these iconic photographs are high personal and candid, and they provide a fascinating insight into the art world as well as perfectly capturing the spirit of their time.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Where

Tunbridge Wells Museum & Art Gallery

Website

http://www.tunbridgewellsmuseum.org/default.aspx?page=2162

Townscape by a community group

'Community Curators' exhibition

10 March — 26 May 2012

Enjoy a different take on the Museum’s collections with this unique art exhibition sharing the work of three professional artists working alongside three local community groups. Over the past three months children and adults in the local area have been working with three practising artists to create new work on the theme of the environment. Inspired by interesting and unusual objects from the Museum’s collection, the mixed media artwork in this exhibition promises to promote discussion and provide inspiration for visitors of all ages.

Where

Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery

Website

http://www.tunbridgewellsmuseum.org/default.aspx?page=2213

Photographh of some local football fans watching a live game

The Spectator

2 June — 1 September 2012

What does it mean to be a sports fan? How has a passion for sport shaped people’s lives both in the past and the present? Through contemporary photographs, costume and historic objects, The Spectator explores these questions and more. With opportunities to interact and get involved, the exhibition is a chance for you to tell the world what watching sport means to you.

Where

Tunbridge Wells Museum & Art Gallery

Website

http://www.tunbridgewellsmuseum.org/default.aspx?page=2243

Civic Centre
Mount Pleasant
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN1 1JN
England

Website

www.tunbridgewellsmuseum.org

E-mail

museum@tunbridgewells.gov.uk

Telephone

01892 554171

Fax

01892 554131

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 Face to face resources

Friday Fun

http://www.tunbridgewellsmuseum.org/section.asp?catid=676&docid=6391

A drop-in art, craft and storytelling session for children aged 2-5 years with an accompanying adult. The session begins and ends with a story centred on a Tunbridge Wells Museum object. After the activities, spend as long as you like exploring the museum and making something to take away.

How to obtain

There’s no need to book for this free event. Contact the museum on 01892 554171 for further details.

Civic Centre
Mount Pleasant
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN1 1JN
England

Website

www.tunbridgewellsmuseum.org

E-mail

museum@tunbridgewells.gov.uk

Telephone

01892 554171

Fax

01892 554131

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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