The Blog
Latest news and opportunities surrounding The Kent Mining Museum in Kent. From behind-the-scenes insights to stories about the collections, our blog will be brought to you by museum staff, volunteers, and the mining community.
Photo Credit: © Michael Dugdale
12th May 2023
Primus stove Object of the Month
Primus stove, circa 1930s This month’s object has been chosen by Jim Davies, former Betteshanger miner, current trustee and…
17th March 2023
Re-siting of the Waiting Miner Memorial
PRESS STATEMENT – FRIDAY, 17 MARCH 2023 Please find a statement from Stuart Elgar, Chair, Kent Mining Heritage Foundation…
13th March 2023
Object of the Month
“Snap Time” by Charlie Baillie BEKMM: 2019.21.3 This month’s object has been chosen by one of Kent Mining Museum’s…
7th March 2023
Anniversary Charity Dinner
This fundraising event will enable the ongoing support of Kent Mining Museum. The businesses we have attending will be in…
7th February 2023
Sensory experience in the museum
Did you work in the Kent Coalfield or live within the community? Do you remember the sights, sounds and smells…
1st February 2023
Crafternoons at Kent Mining Museum
We are so excited to have our Crafternoons at Kent Mining Museum back! If you're looking for something to do…
18th November 2022
Meet a Miner museum tour
Something exciting is coming in 2023... This January, we are launching a prosecco brunch in our Lamp Room restaurant,…
8th November 2022
Aylesham Christmas Tree Festival
We are entering a Christmas tree into the Aylesham Christmas Tree Festival in conjunction with the Aylesham heritage centre. We…
20th September 2022
Opportunity to Join the Kent Mining Museum Team
Learning & Engagement Officer- Schools Lead Kent Mining Museum £25,000 to £28,000 Pro Rata (Part-Time, hours to be discussed) We…