Special Events and Exhibitions
Quex Museum holds a number of exhibitions and events each year that add further attraction to a visit.
New introductory exhibition
THE LIFE OF MAJOR PHG POWELL-COTTON
Visitors to the Museum can now see the exciting new introductory exhibition which describes the life of Major Percy Powell-Cotton. The story unfolds from his early life as an exceptional child, through his extraordinary life of travel and adventure, to the founding of his unique museum.
'NATURAL SELECTION' AN EXHIBITION OF HAND AND MACHINE EMBROIDERY
28 June - 30 July
The Stitch Group of Thanet U3A will be exhibiting in the museum corridor work inspired by Darwin 200.
QUEXPLORER AUGUST ADVENTURES
A programme of weekly activities based around the discoveries, adventures and inventions of various famous Victorians. The changing programme will include museum adventures, storytelling, art activities and outdoor adventures. Featuring science, exploration, natural history and local archaeology.
Charges apply - for existing Quexplorers, £2 per activity. (Quexplorer membership is £7, which gives free admission to the Museum for one year).
Two sessions will run each afternoon, Monday to Friday: 1-2 p.m. and 2.30-3.30 p.m.
Week 1 (3-7 August) Percy Powell-Cotton: Stories of his unseen collections (Keith Dunmall)
Week 2 (10-14 August) Charles Darwin: Creature creations, evolutional art. See your own creation evolve.
Week 3 (17-21 August) Charles Lyell: The science and spectacle of the Victorian Coast (Thanet Coastal Project)
Week 4 (24-28 August) Charles Roach Smith: Have-a-go archaeology (The Trust for Thanet Archaeology)
