Quex House and Gardens, Home to the Powell-Cotton Museum, Birchington

Heritage and Gardens

Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Family

* Closed for Winter. Reopens February 2026 - check website for festive events and open days *

Quex House and Gardens and the Powell-Cotton Museum offer an exciting, fun and interactive day out for all, where you can discover history, nature and an extraordinary museum all in one unforgettable visit.

The Powell-Cotton Museum is one of the Kent’s most distinctive museums, featuring incredible natural history displays of animals from the African and Asian continents in world-famous dioramas. There are also fascinating displays of world-culture objects as well as local archaeology.

Ticket price includes a tour of the Grade II listed Quex House (House open for guided tours only; times announced on the day), formerly home to the Powell-Cotton family. The interior of the house is uniquely decorated with ornamental furniture, art and a beautiful library. Quex Gardens are set in seven acres and feature sweeping lawns, herbaceous borders, exotic trees, a woodland walk, and a historic walled kitchen garden. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the gardens.

The Gift Shop stocks delicious ice cream, cold drinks, and a selection of gifts.

The family-run Felicity's Café, located at the front of the museum, offers delicious breakfasts, afternoon tea and lunch. All their cakes are freshly baked on site. Indoor and outdoor seating available, but pre-booking is advised.

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Pricing

Adult (17+) £9.00
Child (4-16) £7.00
Concession (65+, disabled, student) £8
Infant FREE
Powell-Cotton Member FREE

Complimentary guided tours inside the Museum and Quex House
A programme of special events throughout the year (may incur a higher admission charge) visit the website to view the full programme of events:

Annual Memberships available from £35: https://powell-cottonmuseum.org/visit-us/membership/