Step into stories shaped over generations.
OPENING TIMES
Saturday 14 February until Sunday 1st November 2026.
NEW Winter opening dates for ‘A Cosy Quex House Christmas’ weekends 21 November until 13 December.
| 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 here
A Cosy Quex House Christmas
Weekends from 21 November to 13 December
Whether you’re introducing your children to Christmas traditions for the first time or reliving cherished festive memories with grandchildren, A Cosy Quex House Christmas is a chance to slow down, spend time together and make memories.
Perfect for families, grandparents and grandchildren of all ages looking for Christmas events in Thanet and festive days out in Kent, this heritage Christmas experience offers a magical way to celebrate the season together.
Things 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
House Tours & Open Times
Please note that due to pre-booked group visits on Saturday 17 October, house tours will be limited to one tour at 1.30pm.
The Museum and Gardens will otherwise remain open as usual.
Open days & times
Term time: Friday to Sunday and bank holidays, 11am-4pm
School holidays: Wednesday to Sunday, 11am-4pm
Our regular open season ends on 1 November.
A Cosy Quex House Christmas begins on 21 November.
Nocturnal Adventures
See our animal dioramas through nocturnal eyes this autumn half term.
Field Guide – Future Edition Artist & Curator Q&A
Join us for a special afternoon with Artist in Residence Sam Parsons and our curator of Natural History Rachel Jennings as we celebrate his thought-provoking exhibition Field Guide - Future Edition.
A Cosy Quex House Christmas
Step inside Quex House, where the warm glow of Christmas trees, beautifully decorated rooms and the elegant sounds of late Victorian and Edwardian music bring the season to life.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!
