Collections
Established in 1858, and with more than 600,000 artefacts and specimens, Maidstone Museum represents one of the best and largest collections in the South East of England, outside of London. Our collections are outstanding in their diversity and quality; with some of significant national and international importance. The work of collectors, staff, and benefactors over the years has created an overwhelmingly rich and diverse collection.
There is plenty to discover among the Fine & Applied Art, Human History, and Natural History groups, with some collections comparable to those at national museums. Maidstone Museum has often been compared to a small Victoria & Albert Museum, British Museum, and Natural History Museum rolled into one, right at the heart of the Garden of England.
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Ancient EgyptAncient Egyptians and Egyptology have long held fascination, and the collection of artefacts at Maidstone Museum is truly compellingRead More
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ArchaeologyFrom Anglo-Saxon jewellery to remnants of Roman occupation in Maidstone, the archaeology collections at Maidstone Museum offer compelling insight into the pastRead More
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Costumes & TextilesOur magnificent costume and textiles collection features outfits and accessories from down the agesRead More
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EthnographyThe ethnography collections at Maidstone Museum cover more than 4,000 artefacts, with objects donated from Julius Brenchley and moreRead More
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Natural History & BiologyThe natural history and biology collections at Maidstone Museum offer many thousands of specimens waiting to be discoveredRead More
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Fine & Decorative ArtDiscover the fine and decorative art collections at Maidstone Museum today and discover a rich array of works from down the agesRead More
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GeologyOur geology collection at Maidstone Museum features remains from the past 145 million years, including our acclaimed Iguanodon fossilRead More
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Japanese Decorative Art & PrintsThe acclaimed Japanese decorative art and prints collection at Maidstone Museum contains a host of Edo and Meiji-period worksRead More
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Local HistoryOur local history collections provide a compelling insight into life in Maidstone during eras of the pastRead More