Open: Wednesday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm
Closed: Sunday to Tuesday
Admission: Free entry
(Some exhibitions and events may require a ticket)
Maidstone Museum is located in the centre of town, within easy walking distance of Maidstone’s main shopping areas, train stations and car parks.
- Address: St Faith’s Street, Maidstone, Kent
- Accessible by train, bus and car
- Paid parking available nearby
We aim to make the museum accessible to as many visitors as possible.
- Step-free access to most areas
- Lift access between floors
- Accessible toilets available
To help you make the most of your visit we have the following:
- Toilets and baby changing facilities
- Museum shop
- Family-friendly areas and activities
- Regular events and talks.
Most visits last around 1–2 hours, depending on how much you choose to explore.
Maidstone Carriage Museum
Home to a unique collection of horse-drawn vehicles and transport curiosities. The Maidstone Carriage Museum is located on Mill Street, a short walk from the main museum and houses more than 60 vehicles, ranging from grand carriages such as Queen Victoria’s State Landau, to antique sedan chairs and Victorian ‘growlers’.
Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regimental Museum
Housed within Maidstone Museum, the Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regimental Museum charts the long and prestigious history of Maidstone’s local regiment from its foundations in 1756 to its amalgamation in 1961
