Quex House, Gardens & Powell-Cotton Museum

Directions

Quex House, Gardens and the Powell-Cotton Museum are at Quex Park, Birchington, Kent, CT7 0BH. It is close to Birchington town centre; use the official plan-your-visit page for travel details: https://powell-cottonmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/

Facilities

The site includes the museum, Quex House, historic gardens, café facilities and toilets. A ticket includes museum, house and gardens with re-entry on the same day.

Access

Accessibility information is available in the official access guide, including details of routes between the museum and gardens: https://powell-cottonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Powell-Cotton-Museum-House-and-Gardens-2024.pdf

Prices

Current combined museum, house and garden prices: adult £9, concession £8 and child £7. Garden-only tickets are adult £6, concession £5 and child £4. Check current prices before travelling: https://powell-cottonmuseum.org/contact-us/

Opening Times

The museum, house and garden opening pattern varies with the season and school holidays. Check the current timetable before travelling: https://powell-cottonmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/

Group Visits

Groups are welcome by arrangement. Contact enquiries@powell-cottonmuseum.org to discuss a group visit, access and any catering requirements.

History

The Powell-Cotton Museum grew from Major Percy Powell-Cotton’s collections, first displayed at Quex in 1896. It now brings together natural history, ethnography, the historic house and gardens in a unique East Kent setting.

Schools

Schools can use the museum, house and gardens to support learning in natural history, cultures, geography and art. Contact enquiries@powell-cottonmuseum.org to discuss an educational visit.