Guildhall Museum
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Well packed free museum with exhibits ranging from prehistoric archeological artifacts to paintings, and an immersive life size reconstruction of the type of prison hulk once used on the river Medway. The displays are informative but easy to read and there's a good variety in the subject matter to keep everyone engaged. Opening hours are 10:00 - 17:00 Tuesday - Saturday. From the outside, the building itself is one of the more distinctive on the High Street and it's worth spending a few moments to appreciate the 17th century architecture.
Andrew ThomasAndrew Thomas
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For a free museum, we had a great time and I'd well say that it's worth a visit. He spent a good hour walking round the whole place, and a lot of the exhibits were interactive, so it was a great place to bring kids. Some of the historical torture stuff involving the dockside prisons might be a bit strong for children, so visit with caution. The preservation of the old paintings and artifacts from the towns is particularly good for any history buffs.
Aimee ColemanAimee Coleman
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Wonderful museum in two parts, the first looks at the marine tradition, whilst the second part is more about Charles Dickens. My two children loved playing with the CCTV cameras, and learning all about Charles Dickens on the interactive screen. I loved how the darker elements of history were kept out of view of young children (Adults can look over the rails of displays for more sad info about our past). Highly recommend if in the area.
Clive BilbyClive Bilby
10
Wow. I can’t believe this place is free. Super awesome museum with top notch displays. I particularly like the prison hulk display. You enter a 3 level recreation of what it would’ve been like to be a prisoner. That was the highlight for me but the knights of Templar display was very well done also. Highly recommend this museum. We did it all in about an hour and a half.
Michelle GriepMichelle Griep
10
Wonderful museum. Small, but packed with information and artifacts from the local area. Staff are friendly and helpful. Lots of information about Charles Dickens, his life, loves and death. Lovely, enjoyable & educational museum. Update: I returned to the museum with my friend and they have added the Hulks exhibition. We loved it! I highly recommend.
Hedwig Wendell-CrumbHedwig Wendell-Crumb
10
An EXCELLENT (but sadly NO LONGER free) museum with welcoming and friendly staff. The highlight today was the three floors of a replica prison hulk where prisoners would have been imprisoned on the River Medway. They have various artefacts over a long period of history. Good video about the siege of Rochester castle. Clean toilets. Buggy storage.
Joe WoodsJoe Woods
10
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Address
17 High St, Rochester ME1 1PY, United Kingdom
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+44 1634 332680
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Website
medway.gov.uk
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4.6
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cultural
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attractions: Rochester Castle, Rochester Cathedral, Rochester Cathedral, Eastgate House, Huguenot Museum, Temple Manor, The Hound Hut Rochester, Medway, restaurants: The Golden Lion - JD Wetherspoon, The Quills Restaurant, The George Vaults, Chuck and Blade Burgers, Don Vincenzo, Café Nucleus Rochester, Royal Crown Rochester, Brettington's Steak and Lobster House, Shozna, The Eagle Tavern
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