Kent Museum of Freemasonry, Canterbury

#21 among attractions in Canterbury

Museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The Kent Museum of Freemasonry, is a museum in St Peters Place, Canterbury, Kent with a rare collection of masonic exhibits of national and international importance. ()

Established: 1933 (91 years ago)Coordinates: 51°16'52"N, 1°4'34"E

Address

66 St Peter's PlCanterbury CT1 2DA United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1227 785625

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Day trips

Kent Museum of Freemasonry – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, Canterbury Roman Museum, Westgate.

~690 ftSE
Norman-era building with ornate windows
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St Augustine's Abbey, Canterbury
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Museum, History museum
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~380 ftN
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Westgate, Canterbury
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~180 ftNW
City wall
Canterbury city walls, Canterbury
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1.2 miSE
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St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury
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~700 ftS
Park
Greyfriars, Canterbury
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~1920 ftSE
Shopping centre, Shopping
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Dane John Mound, Canterbury
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0.4 miS
Forts and castles, Historical place
Canterbury Castle, Canterbury
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~890 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Tudor Revival architecture
The Beaney, Canterbury
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kent Museum of Freemasonry open?

Kent Museum of Freemasonry is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kent Museum of Freemasonry?

Nearby attractions include Canterbury Guildhall, Canterbury (1 min walk), Canterbury city walls, Canterbury (1 min walk), Westgate, Canterbury (2 min walk), Canterbury Historic River Tours, Canterbury (3 min walk).

How to get to Kent Museum of Freemasonry by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kent Museum of Freemasonry:

Train

Canterbury West (6 min walk)
Canterbury East (12 min walk)

Bus

Queens Avenue • Lines: Triangle (10 min walk)
Whitefriars • Lines: El450, P2 (11 min walk)