Plan your visit
Every visit is packed full of options to tailor your experience. Expect big stories, family fun, and an unforgettable day out.
Discover more than you imagined
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.
Everything you need to know to prepare for your visit
Important
Notices
Open Season 2026
This season we are open from Saturday 14 February until Sunday 1 November 2026*
*Additional winter event days tbc
Open days & times
Term time: Friday to Sunday and bank holidays, 11am-4pm
School holidays: Wednesday to Sunday, 11am-4pm
Getting here
We’re located in Quex Park, a stones’ throw from Birchington town, just two stops on the train from Margate, and 90 minutes by train from London.
Accessibility
We’ve worked with AccessAble so you can find out about our facilities before you visit. AccessAble’s surveyors assessed our venue to create our detailed accessibility guide to help you plan your visit in detail.
Gallery Guide
Inside the museum you will find 8 galleries, introducing you to wildlife and material culture from around the world. Enhance your visit with one of our complimentary tours.
Discounts & Offers
Every ticket sold supports our work as a fully accredited museum and working garden. Become a member for a great value day out all season.
Did you know?
Your full day tickets includes entrance to our Museum, House and Gardens
Quex House
Walk through a manor home shaped by the Powell-Cotton family over generations, with expert guided tours that reveal the lives, travels and ideas behind every room.
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 House
Walk through a manor home shaped by the Powell-Cotton family over generations, with expert guided tours that reveal the lives, travels and ideas behind every room.
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!
