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Powell-Cotton Museum

Photo: Quex House & Gardens, home of the Powell-Cotton Museum

About Powell-Cotton Museum

Set within Quex Park's historic grounds, this family-friendly museum welcomes visitors of all ages and abilities with full wheelchair and pushchair access throughout, plus baby changing rooms and affordable mobility aid hire.

What's nearby

  • Manor House Kindergarten and Forest School next door
  • Quex Secret Garden next door
  • The Jungle @ Quex Park 200m away
  • Quex Adventure Farm Park 250m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • Free car park

Accessibility

  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible entrance
  • Accessible toilet

Payment

  • Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

Photos

Photos via Google

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What visitors say

Douglas

First visit. Took a look at the house which was fairly interesting as a guided tour. The museum is packed which is why most of our time was spent in there. We took a picnic and enjoyed that in the lovely peaceful, calm grounds. Enjoyable first visit

· via Google

Heather Gendek

What a find! A very interesting and beautifully presented museum and seperate country house, Quex House. We encountered a wonderful member of staff called Fenje. She's very knowledgeable and informative about the museum and the house, as she was also our House Tour Guide. The on site cafe, Felicity's is also excellent. Indoor and outdoor seating with wonderful, delicious homemade food. There is also Quex gardens but we did not have time to visit them. The entry to the whole site is a little confusing, as to where to park for each area. Brown road signage points to Quex Gardens but this also leads to the Cotton-Powell Museum and Felicity's Cafe.

· via Google

Eirini Karaog

The Powell-Cotton museum and the family mansion next to it are definitely worth a visit! The museum has provision for young children with sensory needs and even provides an opportunity for a hands-on experience, named as "Handling collection". It hosts more than 200 animals and other items from the founder's expeditions in Asia and Africa. The house also hosts interesting exhibits, along with spectacular furniture and tapestries, amongst which an authentic Napoleon's drawing and his hair (!) Our guide, Margaret, was knowledgeable and very friendly, making the visit even more pleasant. We finished our visit at the mini-golf garden, close by but we'll definitely be back, as there's so much more to do and see. Great family day out, recommended!

· via Google

Natalie

Beautiful museum, well cared for. Stunning collection. Didn't give five stars as would love to see more gardens like 20 years ago . Especially the walled secret garden. Trees Stunning, it's a big area.

· via Google

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Visitors say this museum offers interesting exhibits, including taxidermy animals, and a well-presented country house with informative guided tours. They also highlight the lovely, peaceful gardens and the delicious homemade food available at the on-site cafe.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
The Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex Park, Birchington-on-Sea, Birchington, CT7 0BH Get directions
Category
Museums & Galleries
Guest rating
4.6 / 5 (663 reviews)
Suitable for
Ages 4+
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Good for children
Yes
Toilets on site
Yes
Destination
Birchington