Totally transformed from when I was a child visiting here and totally wonderful space. They've preserved all the exhibits in stylish cabinets and display areas. There's a temp exhibition space for kids, a beautiful atrium with artwork and a cool cafe. It reminds me of the Melbourne Central Library.
The kids library is so well thought out with books displayed and not just housed. Murals on the wall depict scenes and people from Tunbridge Wells history. There are cubby holes and interactive displays. And also the old rocking horse and dolls house that used to be in the old museum.
What an...
Read moreThis is a new building, and it is just an amazing place! They were extremely clever and the library and museum are together, so you can appreciate art whilst browsing to find a book. The stury rooms are also brand new and just a great seeltting. Definitely a place to go to if you need to read other catch up with studies. Staff is polite and take time to help you with watever you need. There is a piano, and there is always someone playing in the background, so it adds up positively to the experiece. To finish, there is a cafe downstairs with loads of options and...
Read moreA bit nonplussed to be honest! I don't think the website's boasts of having an art gallery are doing it any favours. A room with a couple of dolls houses and 2 (nonfunctional, doesn't anyone take pride in presentation these days?) torches doesn't do it for me. We thought we had come to the wrong floor and asked the museum lady but she confirmed thats all there was. There are some nice works of art within the museum across the landing but in all not, I think, enough to justify its claim to be...
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