Margate Museum
Margate Museum
4.5
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jeni B
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Couples
Despite visiting Margate many times in my life I didn’t know this little gem was here! There are many interesting artefacts, photos and hidden gems and we learned so much from the wonderful Horacio who guided us around the magistrate’s court in the upstairs section of the museum.
It’s an eclectic collection but a real bargain for £2 per person. We visited on the day of the Carnival and the Soul Festival and it was good to see it becoming busier through the afternoon.
It’s an eclectic collection but a real bargain for £2 per person. We visited on the day of the Carnival and the Soul Festival and it was good to see it becoming busier through the afternoon.
Written August 8, 2022
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kane47pam47
London, UK115 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Only £2 to enter and well worth the visit! The people running ot are very helpful and knowledgeable about Margate's history. Alot to read so make sure you give it at least 2 hours.
Not 5 stars because it was a bit cold inside - but I expect they cannot afford the high energy costs we have in the UK at present.
Not 5 stars because it was a bit cold inside - but I expect they cannot afford the high energy costs we have in the UK at present.
Written November 20, 2022
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lisaM
3 contributions
Oct 2022
What a delight from start to our two hour end! We came across this whilst wandering around Margate. (Visited the Turner gallery and was not impressed). Two hours an £2 later we left fulfilled. It had lots of artefacts and ephemera and even some bones. What made the visit so great and interesting was a chap named Horacio. Yes with a C not a T. He was interesting and interested; he was funny; he was knowledge and he was grateful we walked through the door! Yes visit Turner but I assure the reader of this review will be surprised as to what is inside this very museum. It took that long because we didn't want to stop listening to Horacio!
Written October 30, 2022
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Sam D
Spalding, UK6 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
We visited here whilst staying in the area late last year. Rather stumbled upon it whilst exploring the town. Seemed a bit quiet was unsure if it were even open at first. However no sooner had we reached the desk and we were greeted warmly. I’m not sure if it’s a regular occurrence but we were assisted almost the entire way round, by a chap with immense friendliness and enthusiasm for the place. Certainly a highlight.
Written September 24, 2020
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Vikaaay
Farnham5 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
What a fantastic find! Best £2 you can spend in Margate. Horacio had some amazing knowledge and awfully wonderful jokes (true dad jokes) but is brimming with fantastic knowledge. We also had a fantastic chat with Roy who filled us in with all the Margate history and really engaging.
Really worth a visit and thank Roy and Horacio for spending so much time with us.
Really worth a visit and thank Roy and Horacio for spending so much time with us.
Written November 5, 2022
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chef1404
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I visited Margate with the view of bring totally blown away by the Turner Contempory. Oh how dissapointed was I? The model of a young boy in his underpants with a chicken emerging from them. Mary Whitehoise would turn in her grave with the thought that such exhibits equate to youth! To say I was dissapointed would be an understatement. I then went into the old town and found a little gem. The old town hall/police station and magistrates court now a fantastic museum. The main exhibit was on the mods and rovkrtd riots of 1964. What a fantastic few hours I spent with the Chair of the Friends of the museum, who run it as volunteers for the local council. The information, entertainment and the personal guided tour cost me only one pound. Fabulous value, fantastic museum, I will go again. My thanks to the chairman of the friends, Ian and all his volunteers who have done an amazing job. Going back in December for their Christmas exhibit on Georgian Christmas 1827, that sounds good. Don't miss out on tnis little gem in old town Margate
Written December 5, 2011
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David S
Margate, UK19 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
just a great place to visit, full of things to see ,very helpful staff .One visit was not enough for me to absorb everything on display. will visit again.
Written December 5, 2014
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AngieSutton
Margate, England, United Kingdom8 contributions
Jun 2014 • Family
Margate Museum is one of those hidden treasures that once discovered is never forgotten. An absolute tardis inside with a huge amount of information on the history and quirkiness of Margate. Photographs, models, interesting facts and fascinating insights all mean I would definitely go back for another visit and extremely cheap entry
Written July 24, 2014
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Maggie65
Portsmouth, UK56 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
So cheap to get in. The lady on the desk was really informative. We spent a good hour and a half looking round. Especially enjoyed the 'Mods and Rockers@ exhibition!
Written July 13, 2014
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KRH2020
London, UK14 contributions
Feb 2013 • Family
insightful...... full of interesting ephemera and history - things i never knew - i thoroughly recommend this place x
Written March 13, 2013
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John B
Cambridge, UK221 contributions
Is there any information on the Royal Sea Bathing Hospital?
Neohedonist
3 contributions
The Museum hasa small exhibit on the Royal Sea Bathing Hospital and photos which you can view if you request. Also a section on Sea Bathing with prints by Rowlands on.
Dorothy B
Ramsgate, UK19 contributions
Do you do all inclusive
MargateGooner
Margate, UK44 contributions
Meaningless question with regards to the Museum. Still, what do you expect from a Ramsgatonian?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Margate Museum
- Margate Museum is open:
- Wed - Wed 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sat - Sun 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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