The museum hosts a programme of events for children of all ages, as well as having a dedicated children’s area with a fab new arts cart, table and chairs, plus dressing up and weekend workshops.
Pick up our museum trail or one of backpacks while you’re here.
Don’t forget to join the Wheels of Time scheme
Things to Do at Home
Design a Postcard
Build a Lego Straight Tusked Elephant
For full details and booking information about all events contact seasidemuseumevents@gmail.com
Herne Bay Festival
Tuesday 19 August, 2.30pm and 3.30pm
Scavenger Hunt at Hampton
Take a closer look at what’s on the beach, you have 45 minutes to find as many things on the list as possible.
Thursday 28 August, 9.30am to 11.30am
Seashore Safari at Reculver
With Ian Tittley – Natural History Museum
Meet by the public car park nearest to the King Ethelbert pub.
Booking advised, numbers limited
Friday 29 August, 10am to 11.30am
Teach on the Beach at Herne Bay
Find out all about the shells, stones, seaweed and creatures on the beach
Meet on the beach in front of the Kings Hall
Suitable for 4 to 11 year olds. Booking advised, numbers limited.
Wednesday 31 December, 10.30am-12.30pm
Winter Wildflower Walk
A walk along the Downs looking at wildflowers with
Ian Tittley and Caroline Ware (both from the Natural History Museum). Meet at
the Kings Hall. Suggested donation, £3 per person.
Numbers
are limited. Please book in advance seasidemuseumevents@gmail.com or call 01227
367368
Thursday
1 January 2026, 11am-1pm
New Year’s Day Litter Pick
Join us to help clear up the town and the beach.
Hot drinks and snacks after.