A great family day out at the Margate Museum. Enjoy a 2for1 deal with your Kent Pass!
The Museum is housed in a Grade II listed building in the heart of Margate Old Town, and is a unique example of a Victorian Police Station and Magistrates Court.
The Cells and Magistrates Court hold a unique collection of items including those of the Borough Police from 1857, sea bathing machines, the 1815 arrival of Paddle Steamers,Cobb's Brewery & Bank, Punch & Judy, and Donkeys on the Beach. There are exhibits about Margate during the war, Roman-British history, Dr. David Jarvis' Wooden Jetty of 1824 and Eugenius Birch's Iron Jetty of 1857.
Free guided tours are available which includes awesome stories about many of the artefacts.
Commended Pride in Thanet Tourism Award 'Volunteer of the Year' 2015.
Margate Museum, Market Place, Margate
Telephone: 01843 231213
MUSEUM
11.00am - 5.00pm*
Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays
* last entry 4pm
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