Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge is the central museum, library and art gallery of the city of Canterbury, Kent, England. It is housed in a Grade II listed building. Until it closed for refurbishment in 2009, it was known as the Beaney Institute or the Royal Museum and Art Gallery. It reopened under its new name in September 2012. The building, museum and art gallery are owned and managed by Canterbury City Council; Kent County Council is the library authority. These authorities work in partnership with stakeholders and funders.
The building from the front | |
Shown in Kent | |
| Established | 1899 Closed for refurbishment 2009−2012 |
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| Location | 18 High Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2RA, England |
| Type | Museum, art gallery, library, regimental museum |
| Public transit access | Rail: Canterbury West, Canterbury East Buses: National Express, Stagecoach |
| Website | Beaney House of Art and Knowledge |
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