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Upcoming events at Maidstone Museum

Children & FamilyArts & Culture

Easter Holiday Make-it crafts; Week 2; 14-16 April 2026

Kick off Week 2 of Easter fun with themed craft activities perfect for children and families at Maidstone Museum, transport themed.

Thu 16 AprMaidstone Museum

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Community

Around £20

Manga Workshop - 2026

Learn how to draw manga characters and develop your own style in this fun, beginner‑friendly workshop for young artists.

Thu 16 AprMaidstone Museum

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Community

Around £3.75

SEND Family Friday - Easter Wk2 - Friday 17 April 2026

Kick off Week 2 of Easter fun with themed craft activities perfect for children and families at Maidstone Museum, transport themed.

Fri 17 Apr10:30Maidstone Museum

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Community

Around £3.75

SEND Family Friday - Easter Wk2

Kick off Week 2 of Easter fun with themed craft activities perfect for children and families at Maidstone Museum, transport themed.

Fri 17 Apr10:30Maidstone Museum

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Community

Around £17,

Towards Zero by Agatha Christie (Theatre Production)

Discover a gripping thriller as jealousy, secrets, and a brutal murder unravel at Lady Tressilian’s seaside home in Towards Zero.

Tue 21 Apr19:30Maidstone Museum

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Live Music - Maidstone Fringe Festival

Experience live performances at Maidstone Museum as part of the Maidstone Fringe Festival, showcasing local talent and vibrant music.

Sat 25 AprMaidstone Museum

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Theatre

Willingdon Players: The History Boys

See a performance by the Willington Players of the play 'The History Boys'.

Sun 26 AprMaidstone Museum

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Theatre

Willington Players Performance

See a performance by The Willington Players group.

Sun 26 Apr19:30Maidstone Museum

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Free! (worth double-checking)

Arts & CultureCommunity

Museum Culture Club April

Join us for a social afternoon with like-minded people, handling objects from the past and sharing memories.

Wed 29 Apr14:00Maidstone Museum

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CommunityHistory & Heritage

Museum Culture Club: All About KAS

An April session of the Museum Culture Club featuring the Kent Archaeological Society with Andy and Craig.

Wed 29 Apr14:00Maidstone Museum

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CommunityHistory & Heritage

Museum culture club

A social session for those over 55 living with long-term health conditions to enjoy company, handle historical objects, and share memories over tea and cake.

Wed 29 Apr14:00Maidstone Museum

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Community

Around £25

Stitching Japan: Textile Workshop with Anne Kelly

Be inspired by our Japanese Exhibition and join award-winning Anne Kelly in creating a fabric Japanese Postcard. This workshop will showcase key sewing techniques. If you have any fabric you’d like to incorporate, please bring your stash. This activity incorporates second hand clothing, used fabric and other materials to create an eco-friendly postcard. When: Saturday […]

Sat 2 MayMaidstone Museum

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Community

Around £40

1920s Cocktail Making Workshop

Step back in time for a glamorous evening of cocktail crafting inspired by the Roaring Twenties! As part of Maidstone Cocktail Week, immerse yourself in the 1920s with our cocktail making workshop. Throughout the night, you’ll make three cocktails from the era to sip on, as well as see a display of our 1920s costumes, […]

Sat 2 MayMaidstone Museum

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Around £2.50

Stories and Rhymes; May

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and playful early‑years fun in this engaging session designed for under‑5s and their grown‑ups.

Wed 6 May10:30Maidstone Museum

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Growing Kentish Cherries with Brian Piper - Maidstone Museums' Friends

Join Brian Piper of Boughton Monchelsea Farm for a fascinating talk on his award‑winning cherries, famously fit for King Charles.

Thu 7 May18:30Maidstone Museum

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Cinema

Maidstone Museum Movie Nights: The Princess Bride

Enjoy a screening of 'The Princess Bride' as part of the museum's ongoing movie nights series.

Sat 9 May19:00Maidstone Museum

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Community

Around £15

Hiroshige on the Tōkaidō: Woodblock Prints in Japan

Journey Through Japan – Hiroshige’s Iconic Woodblock Prints! Join Nigel Caple, a British artist, as he details Hiroshige’s woodblock prints on the Tōkaidō Way. Caple worked as a Coordinator for International Relations linking cultural activities between Japan and the UK, alongside his many international painting expeditions. When: Thursday 14th May 2026 Timings: 7 to 8:30pm […]

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Arts & CultureTalks & Lectures

Hiroshige on the Tōkaidō: Woodblock Prints in Japan

Journey Through Japan – Hiroshige’s Iconic Woodblock Prints! Join Nigel Caple, a British artist, as he details Hiroshige’s woodblock prints on the Tōkaidō Way. Caple worked as a Coordinator for International Relations linking cultural activities between Japan and the UK, alongside his many international painting expeditions. When: Thursday 14th May 2026 Timings: 7 to 8:30pm […]

Thu 14 May19:00Maidstone Museum

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