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
Sunday 30 March, 11am-1pm
Spring Clean – Litter Pick
Join us to help clear up the town and the beach. Meet at the Museum. All equipment provided.
Join us for refreshments after.
Saturday 12 April, 11am to 4pm
Meet the Curator
Join us on exhibition opening day and meet Mark Jones, curator of Herne Bay and Kent Coast – Railway 200
Saturday 26 April, 12pm and 2pm
Guided Tours of Herne Bay Railway Station
Join exhibition curator, Mark Jones, for a tour of Herne Bay Railway station.
Numbers are limited. Please book in advance seasidemuseumevents@gmail.com or call 01227 367368
Tour free, donations welcome
Saturday 26 April, 11am to 1pm
Spring Wildflower Walk – a celebration of Earth Day
A walk along the Downs looking at wildflowers with Ian Tittley and Caroline Ware (both from the Natural History Museum). Donations welcome
Numbers are limited. Please book in advance seasidemuseumevents@gmail.com or call 01227 367368
Saturday 17 May, 11am to 4pm
Meet the Curator
Meet Mark Jones, curator of Herne Bay and Kent Coast – Railway 200
Saturday 17 May, 11am to 4pm
Behind the Scenes at the Museum
Celebrating International Museum’s Day (Sunday 18 May) early
FREE
Saturday 31st May, 12pm & 2pm
Guided Tour of Herne Bay Railway Station
Join exhibition curator, Mark Jones, for a tour of Herne Bay Railway station.
Numbers are limited. Please book in advance seasidemuseumevents@gmail.com or call 01227 367368
Tour free, donations welcome
Sunday 8 June, 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Seashore Life – a celebration of World Oceans Day
A Seashore Safari at Reculver.
Donations welcome.
Numbers are limited. Please book in advance seasidemuseumevents@gmail.com or call 01227 367368
Saturday 14 June,12pm
Guided Tour of Herne Bay Railway Station
Join exhibition curator, Mark Jones, for a tour of Herne Bay Railway station.
Numbers are limited. Please book in advance seasidemuseumevents@gmail.com or call 01227 367368
Tour free, donations welcome
Saturday 28 June, 11am to 4pm
Pop Up Model Railway Show with East Kent Model Railway Society
Normal admission charges apply. Children under 16 accompanied by an adult are FREE
Sunday 29 June, 11am to 1pm
Summer Wildflower Walk
A walk along the Downs looking at wildflowers with Ian Tittley and Caroline Ware (both from the Natural History Museum). Donations welcome
Numbers are limited. Please book in advance seasidemuseumevents@gmail.com or call 01227 367368
Saturday 12 July, 11am
Guided Tour of Herne Bay Railway Station
Join exhibition curator, Mark Jones, for a tour of Herne Bay Railway station.
Numbers are limited. Please book in advance seasidemuseumevents@gmail.com or call 01227 367368
Tour free, donations welcome
Saturday 19 July,11am to 4pm
Meet the Curator
Join us on exhibition closing day and meet Mark Jones, curator of Herne Bay and Kent Coast – Railway 200
Saturday 19 July, 11am to 4pm
MUSEUM’S 10TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
HERNE BAY FESTIVAL (more events to be added soon)
Thursday 14 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 15 August, 10.30am to 12pm
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.
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.