Collections
Our collections bring together natural history specimens, world-class dioramas, global cultural objects, and local archaeological finds.
Collected and displayed by members of the Powell-Cotton family and their associates. They reflect changing ways of understanding the world and our place within it.
Explore our collection areas to learn more about their histories, meanings, and ongoing significance.
The majority of the Museum’s collections originate from the African and Asian continents. This includes over 20,000 world-culture objects, 6500 mammal specimens, and fine and decorative arts.
We also hold approximately 8,000 archaeological finds from the Thanet coastline and an archive of supportive material including over 30,000 photographs and 40,000 documents.
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