Step into stories shaped over generations.
OPENING TIMES
Saturday 14 February until Friday 30 October 2026
| Mon | 11am – 4pm (Bank Hols only) |
|---|---|
| Tue | closed |
| Weds | 11am – 4pm* |
| Thurs | 11am – 4pm* |
| Fri | 11am – 4pm |
| Sat | 11am – 4pm |
| Sun | 11am – 4pm |
*Open during school holidays only.
Opening times may vary on event days.
Learn something new with every visit!
What you can see in Quex House
The publicly accessible rooms of Quex House are home to some beautiful collections and stories of both heritage and modern day use for visitors to discover. See more hereHistory of the Powell-Cotton Trust
The museum at Quex Park was established by Major Percy Horace Gordon Powell-Cotton to house natural history specimens and cultural objects Percy collected on his expeditions. See more hereThings you might see at Quex House
Home to beautiful collections and stories of both heritage and modern day use for visitors to discover.
The Library
A staff and visitor favourite, this room is home to over 3000 books collected by six generations of the Powell-Cotton family.
The room was also used as a sitting room with comfortable furniture.
Upstairs
The Armoury
No longer used to house weapons, portraits of six generations look down on treasured family objects including a “Benjamin Franklin’ clock, possibly made for John Powell Powell, enticing Napoleonic memorabilia, pewter and glass hint at some intriguing family connections and collecting passions.
Ground Floor
The Boudoir
Created as a private space for Hannah Powell-Cotton, it is decorated very differently from the rest of the house.
The colour scheme is much lighter, there are comfortable seats and small drinks and games tables. In the corner sits a fortepiano, which opposed to a full grand piano only has 5 ½ octaves.
On sunny days, this room catches the light beautifully.
Upstairs
Weddings at Quex House
Occasionally, weddings may privately hire Quex House for their big day.
No house tours will be available on these dates.
If you visit on one of these dates, please ask us to credit your ticket so you can come back and enjoy a house tour soon.
Up-coming Wedding Dates
Wedding dates for the month will be listed here.
The Big Museum Build with Animate Arts
Unlock your creativity and help us create a big cardboard museum over February half term.
The Big Museum Build with Animate Arts
Unlock your creativity and help us create a big cardboard museum over February half term.
Home Education Day: Paper Worlds
Craft Victorian paper tunnel storybooks inspired by the stories in our museum.Did you know?
Your full day tickets includes entrance to our Museum, House and Gardens.
Powell-Cotton Museum
Explore one of the Kent’s most distinctive museums. Be awestruck by our natural history dioramas and cultural objects originating from the African and Asian continents.
Quex Gardens
Take a relaxed wander through heritage gardens featuring sweeping lawns, a woodland walk and a historic walled kitchen garden.
Create the
perfect day out
Whether you want to join a guided tour, explore the museum at your own pace, or just wander and see what you find, you can plan your day your way. Discover something new with each visit.
Create your perfect day out
Answer a few simple questions to plan your day out and get recommendations of things to see!
