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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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