Collections
Whether you’re browsing highlights or researching in depth, there’s more here than you might expect from a single museum.
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt has long captured the imagination. Maidstone Museum’s collection includes coffins, objects and everyday items that reveal how people lived, worked and prepared for the afterlife.
Archaeology
From Roman Maidstone to Anglo-Saxon Kent, these collections trace the lives of people who lived here over thousands of years, through objects uncovered across the region.
Costumes & Textiles
Clothing, accessories and fabrics from different periods reveal how people expressed identity, status and style, from everyday wear to more elaborate designs.
Ethnography
Objects from across the world, including those collected by Julius Brenchley, reflect different cultures, traditions and ways of life beyond Britain.
Natural History & Biology
Thousands of specimens explore the diversity of the natural world, from local wildlife to global ecosystems, helping to explain how life has evolved and adapted.
Fine & Decorative Art
Paintings, sculpture and decorative arts span centuries of artistic practice, from European works to internationally significant collections such as Japanese prints.
Fossils & Geology
Fossils and geological specimens reveal a landscape shaped over millions of years, including the museum’s well-known Iguanodon material.
Japanese Decorative Art & Prints
One of the museum’s standout collections, featuring Edo- and Meiji-period prints and objects that highlight the craft and storytelling of Japanese art.
Local History
Everyday objects, photographs and records tell the story of Maidstone and its people, capturing how the town has changed over time.
Exhibition hire
Touring exhibitions that bring audiences in.
Research & Loans
Make a research enquiry or request a loan from Maidstone Museum.