The Beany, Museum and art gallery in Canterbury, England.
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge exhibits artworks, historical artifacts, and cultural collections in a Grade II listed building with Tudor Revival architecture.
In 1899, Dr James George Beaney donated £10,000 to establish this cultural institution, which originated from the Canterbury Philosophical and Literary Institution of 1825.
The museum preserves an extensive collection of Anglo-Saxon jewelry, ancient Greek tablets, and paintings by local artists including works from Thomas Sidney Cooper.
Located near Canterbury West Station, the museum opens Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00 and Sunday from 11:00 to 16:00 with free admission.
The collection includes the Burghmote Horn, a historical instrument used in civic assemblies since the reign of Henry III, along with Buffer Regiment archives.
Location: Canterbury
Inception: 1899
Architectural style: Tudor Revival architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Canterbury Museums and Galleries
Address: High Street, Canterbury CT1 2JE CT1 2RA
Opening Hours: Monday off; Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-17:00; Sunday 11:00-16:00
Phone: +441227862162
Email: beaney@canterbury.gov.uk
Website: https://canterburymuseums.co.uk/the-beaney
GPS coordinates: 51.27967,1.07928
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:45
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