Margate Museum

Thanet

Type:Museum

Market Place, Margate Old Town, Margate, Kent, CT9 1ER

Tel: 01843 231213

Margate Museum

About

Located in the old town hall that has served as a police station find out about Margate’s history – leading the way in seaside resort development, maritime heritage - paddle steamers, shipwrecks and day trippers.
 

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£2.00 per ticket
Child (under 16) with paying adultFree
Concession£1.50 per ticket
Joint ticket with Tudor House£3.00 per ticket

Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • Indoor Attraction

TripAdvisor

Map & Directions

Road Directions

The museum can be found just a short walk from the sea front nestled in Margate’s vibrant Old Town. The Thanet Loop bus stops very near by, alternatively Margate train station is a 15 minutes walk along the sea front.

Opening Times

Weekends and Bank Holidays 11am – 3pm (last entry 2:15pm) (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
DayTimes

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