Whitstable Museum and Gallery, Maritime museum in Whitstable, England.
The Whitstable Museum and Gallery exhibits maritime artifacts, historical photographs, and documents illustrating the development of this coastal Kent town through centuries.
The museum, established in 1985, preserves collections related to the local oyster fishing industry, which shaped the economic foundation of Whitstable.
The institution displays personal items belonging to Peter Cushing, who resided in Whitstable for 35 years, alongside exhibits of traditional maritime practices.
The museum features a courtyard garden for visitors, educational programs for schools, and maintains regular exhibitions with support from local volunteers.
The collection includes the Invicta locomotive from 1830, a 1948 whelk boat, and an 1867 fire engine, representing transportation and maritime engineering.
Location: Whitstable
Inception: 1985
Address: Oxford Street, Whitstable CT5 1DB CT5 1DB
Website: http://whitstablemuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 51.35610,1.02444
Latest update: March 13, 2025 17:28
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