Museum of Canterbury, Canterbury
The Canterbury Heritage Museum, formerly the Museum of Canterbury, traces the history of the city.
The Canterbury Heritage Museum, formerly the Museum of Canterbury, traces the history of the city. The museum is housed in the 12th century Poor Priests' Hospital next to the River Stour. It exhibits the Canterbury Cross, has pre-roman, pre historic displays, interactive displays involving a microscope, a treasure chest, World War II plane-spotting and a gallery dedicated to Rupert the Bear.
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About Museum of Canterbury
Butchery Ln, Canterbury CT1 2JR, UK
+44 1227 785575
Museum of Canterbury and Nearby Sights on Map
The Canterbury Tales
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Trinity Chapel Canterbury
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Whitefriars Shopping Centre
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The Beaney Institute & Royal Museum
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Marlowe Theatre
The theatre was named after the playwright Christopher Marlowe who was born in Canterbury
Sidney Cooper Gallery
The Sidney Cooper Gallery is a contemporary gallery housed in the historic building which was originally set up as a gallery and School of Art by renowned painter Thomas Sidney Cooper in 1868
St Augustine's Abbey
Founded in 598 AD by Augustine, the St Augustine's Abbey marks the rebirth of Christianity in southern England
West Gate Canterbury
The last survivor of Canterbury's seven medieval gates, Westgate is a 60-foot (18 m) high gate in the city wall of Canterbury
Canterbury Castle
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