Museum of Canterbury with Rupert Bear Museum |
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Museum of Canterbury with Rupert Bear Museum
Visit the newly refurbished Museum for a truly interactive experience for all the family.
Uncover fascinating stories about the city, its people and surviving treasures such as the famous Canterbury Cross.
Investigate the building – once a medieval hospital for Poor Priests and marvel at its magnificent timber roof.
Have a go at a wide range of fun hands-on activities. Decipher runes, smell medieval poo and handle wartime objects.
See the original Bagpuss in Emily's shop window.
At the Rupert Bear Museum you can discover Rupert's Canterbury connections and take part in a host of activities. Play giant snakes and ladders, join Rupert in time-travel and learn how to draw Rupert.
The museum is accessible for wheelchair users and has toilets. The gift shop sells a host of publications and special Museum of Canterbury souvenirs.
All correspondence to: Canterbury Museums Office
18 High Street
CANTERBURY
Kent
CT1 2RA
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Opening Times
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(2006 times)
Open all year, Monday - Saturday, 10.30 - 17.00 (last admission 16.00).Also open from June to the end of September on Sunday 13.30 - 17.00 (last admission 16.00). |
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Admission Charges
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(2006 prices)
Telephone for details - there is a wide range of reduced prices for families, groups, children, students and senior citizens. Save money and also visit West Gte Towers and Roman Museum with a Museum Passport. Free admission for accompanying coach driver/guide.
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Directions
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| Museum of Canterbury is in easy walking distance of the Cathedral, coach and car parks, and railway stations. |
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Museum of Canterbury with Rupert Bear Museum Postcode for SatNav: CT1 2NR |
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Nearby Attractions
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Canterbury West Gate Towers
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One of England's finest mediaeval fortified gatehouses, with arms and armour displays, prison cells and panoramic views from the battlements. |
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Canterbury Royal Museum & Art Gallery
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Canterbury's Art Gallery has a large and varied art exhibitions programme, and significant permanent collection. |
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Canterbury Roman Museum
(< 1 Mile)*
Canterbury's acclaimed new Roman Museum has been specially constructed underground in the excavated Roman levels below the Longmarket Shopping Centre. |
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