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.
The purpose of the Friends of the Margate Museum is to preserve the history of Margate and to facilitate the engagement of the collection by a wide and varied audience, also to increase the knowledge of the local and wider community about the history of Margate.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £2.00 per ticket |
| Child (under 16) with paying adult | Free |
| Concession | £1.50 per ticket |
| Joint ticket with Tudor House | £3.00 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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.
| May to September (2 May 2022 - 27 Sept 2022) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Tuesday | Closed* | |
| Wednesday | 11:00 | - 17:00* |
| Thursday - Friday | Closed* | |
| Saturday - Sunday | 11:00 | - 17:00* |
| October to December (3 Oct 2022 - 22 Dec 2022) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | Closed* | |
| Saturday - Sunday | 11:00 | - 16:00* |
* Currently the museum is open only at weekends 11am-3pm (please check the museums website ahead of visiting for the most up to date information)
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