Maidstone Museum

Upcoming events at Maidstone Museum

Maidstone Museum is a museum in Maidstone. Near Here currently lists at least 17 upcoming events, including River Maidstone festival talk, Meet a Roman Soldier- Children's Workshop and Steampunk Festival 2026.

Festivals & EventsHistory & HeritageTalks & Lectures

Around £14

River Maidstone festival talk

Author-photographer David R Abram presents an illustrated talk exploring the connection between prehistoric sites and ancient waterways, coinciding with the Medway River Pilgrimage 2026.

Wed 22 Jul20:00Maidstone Museum

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Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Around £5

Meet a Roman Soldier- Children's Workshop

2.Experience life in ancient Rome with a Roman Soldier in this engaging, hands-on workshop celebrating our Hollywood Rome exhibition.

Fri 24 JulMaidstone Museum

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Festivals & Events

Around £2

Steampunk Festival 2026

Join us for a steampunk festival full of creative costumes, workshops, performances and curious machines—an unforgettable day for all ages.

Sat 25 Jul11:00Maidstone Museum

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Community

Around £3.75

Summer Make It! Crafts 2026

This summer we have 5 weeks of Make it craft activities each linked to one of three themes. We have a new exhibition called ‘Hollywood Rome’ so one craft each week links to this theme. The other crafts are Dinosaur themed and Music themed. Tickets available here. (£3.75 per child per activity – booking recommended) […]

Tue 28 Jul11:15Maidstone Museum

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Workshops & Classes

Around £15

Masquerade Workshop - Teenage Summer Programme

Design and create your own unique masquerade mask in this creative teen workshop—perfect for your summer holiday activities!

Fri 31 JulMaidstone Museum

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Community

Around £15

Teenage Summer Programme 2026

Five weeks of creative workshops for teenagers this summer. Join local artist Sam Lou as she guides you through five creative workshops!

Fri 31 Jul12:00Maidstone Museum

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Likely freeFestivals & Events

Festival of Archaeology 2026

Uncover stories from the past at the Festival of Archaeology 2026 at Maidstone Museum, with engaging events, expert talks and hands-on fun.

Sat 1 Aug11:00Maidstone Museum

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Community

Around £15

Create Your Own Lino Prints - Teenage Summer Programme

Lino printing workshop for teens in Maidstone—learn printmaking and create your own artwork at Maidstone Museum, for the 2026 summer holidays!

Wed 5 AugMaidstone Museum

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History & Heritage

Around £15

Looking for Old Mote House - Maidstone's Hidden History

Uncover the story of Old Mote House with Andrew Mayfield as he shares new insights from a five‑year Hidden Histories archaeological project.

Thu 6 AugMaidstone Museum

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Cinema

Maidstone Museum Movie Nights: Raiders of the Lost Ark

See 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' on the big screen as part of the museum's regular movie nights.

Sun 9 Aug20:00Maidstone Museum

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Community

Around £15

Make Your Own Myriorama Cards - Teenage Summer Programme

Myriorama Card workshop for teens in Maidstone—learn their history and create your own scenic story at Maidstone Museum.

Fri 14 AugMaidstone Museum

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Community

Around £15

Make Your Own Myriorama Cards - Teenage Summer Programme

Myriorama Card workshop for teens in Maidstone—learn their history and create your own scenic story at Maidstone Museum.

Fri 14 Aug12:00Maidstone Museum

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Community

Around £2.50

Stories and Rhymes; September

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

Wed 2 SeptMaidstone Museum

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Community

Around £10

Witchcraft in Kent: The Archaeological Evidence with Wayne Perkins

A compelling journey into Kent’s past, examining witch bottles, charms, folklore, and the historical witch trial held in Maidstone in 1652.

Mon 7 SeptMaidstone Museum

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Community

Around £10

Crime, Community, and the 60s: Reflections from the Front Line

A former Maidstone officer shares everyday experiences of policing in the 1960s in this relaxed, reflective talk.

Tue 8 SeptMaidstone Museum

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Community

Around £10

Accused of Witchcraft: Remembering Maidstone’s Forgotten Victims

Discover Maidstone’s witchcraft history in this evening talk exploring real accusations, local stories, and the lives of forgotten victims.

Wed 9 SeptMaidstone Museum

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History & Heritage

Around £10

Fortresses of Power: Exploring the Castles of Medieval Kent

Uncover the stories of Kent's castles with Richard Eales as he shares his insights and discoveries in Medieval Kent.

Thu 10 SeptMaidstone Museum

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