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Collecting since 1973. Curator: Paul Upton Open Thursday-Saturday, 10am-4pm (Easter-Oct only)

Faversham, England
Joined October 2016
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On this day in 1915, former Kent police officer Harry Wells earned the Victoria Cross for exceptional bravery at the Battle of Loos. His VC is on loan to the Kent Police Museum until the end of the 2026 season. Visit for free and discover his story: kent.police.uk/kent-museum
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Our museum in #Faversham is open Thursday-Saturday this week, 10am-4pm. No booking required, just pop by any time🎟️ For more info and how to find it: kent.police.uk/museum
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Looking for something different to do today? The Kent Police Museum is open from 10am to 4pm. Step back in time and discover the stories, people and objects that have shaped policing in Kent. Open today, Friday and Saturday this week.
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👉 Please note that next week we will only be open on Friday and Saturday.
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Love local history? The Kent Police Museum is a must-visit. With over 20,000 items including uniforms, crime artefacts, and historic documents, it’s a deep dive into Kent’s policing past. 🕙 Thurs–Sat, 10am–4pm 📍#Faversham Police Station 🎟️ Free to visit kent.police.uk/kent-museum
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Hands-on exhibits, real stories, and a peek into the life of a police officer - perfect for a family adventure! Tag us in your museum moments! 📷 📍 #Faversham Police Station, 🗓️ Thursday to Saturday, 🕙 10am-4pm, 🎟️ Free entry, no need to book.
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Uncover the fascinating history of Kent Police. 👮‍♀️ With hands-on activities, real police artefacts, and stories from the front line, it’s a great day out for all ages. 📍 Faversham Police Station 🕙 Tues-Sat, 10am–4pm* 🔗 Plan your visit: kent.police.uk/kent-museum
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*We will be returning to original opening hours of Thursday-Saturday, 10am-4pm, from Thursday 4 September.
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Dress up in police uniforms, take a selfie, and step into the shoes of Kent’s finest. 🎟️ Free entry | #Faversham Police Station📍 🕙 Open Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–4pm 🔗 Find out more: kent.police.uk/kent-museum
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Calling all junior sleuths! Try fingerprinting, solve clues, and explore real police gear. 🕙 Open Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–4pm during the summer holidays 📍 Faversham Police Station 📲 Plan your visit: kent.police.uk/kent-museum
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See how policing has evolved - from the beat to the briefing room. 📅 Open Tuesday–Saturday, 10am-4pm all summer long 📍 Kent Police Museum, Faversham 🔗 Plan your visit: kent.police.uk/kent-museum
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The museum will be open for extended hours this half term. 🕙 Open today (Tuesday) until Saturday, 10am–4pm. 📅 From next week, we return to our usual Thursday–Saturday schedule. 📍 Plan your visit and find out more: kent.police.uk/kent-museum
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Have you visited the #KentPoliceMuseum yet? Join us for a free, educational, and fun experience for everyone. Explore the history and development of one of the UK’s largest police forces. Tag us in your posts and let us know when you're popping by! @/kentpoliceuk on Instagram
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The museum opening hours are Thursday-Saturday, 10am-4pm 📍 Faversham Police Station Church Road Faversham Kent ME13 8AL kent.police.uk/kent-museum
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Therapy Dog Darwin will be visiting the museum tomorrow (Wednesday 16 April) between 10.30am and 12.30pm with his handler Cheryl. Pop by and visit us in #Faversham. Entry is free! To plan your visit and for more information: kent.police.uk/kent-museum
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We celebrate our 50th anniversary this month! The first museum was based at headquarters in Sutton Road, Maidstone, and was then relocated to Chatham Dockyard before moving to its current home at Faversham Station in 2021. Here's to the next half century...!!
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Come and meet therapy dog Bruce at @KPoliceMuseum on Friday 1 November between 12-2pm and hear owner Sally talk about the work she does with Kent Police. Entry is free!!
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Just a few more days until the @KPoliceMuseum closes for the winter. We are open today until Saturday 2 November, 10am-4pm. Entry is free so come and see us while you can!!
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@KPoliceMuseum will be welcoming a four legged visitor on Friday 1 November. Bruce is a Cockapoo and therapy dog for Kent Police and he will be visiting between 12-2pm with his owner Sally, who will give a brief talk about his work at 1.30pm. Come along to say hello!!
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There's not much time to visit @KPoliceMuseum before our winter closure on Saturday 2 November, so come and see us soon! Opening hours are Thurs-Sat, 10am-4pm and access is free.
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Due to staffing issues the museum will be CLOSED on Saturday 6th July. We will reopen as usual on Thursday 11th July.
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The museum will be CLOSED on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 June, but you will be able to find us at the Kent Police Open Day at the training college on Sunday 30 June. For further info and to book FREE tickets please see kent.police.uk/OpenDay We look forward to seeing you there!!
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Unfortunately, due to staffing issues the museum will be CLOSED on Saturday 18 May 2024. We will reopen on Thursday 23 May with our usual opening hours of Thurs-Sat, 10am-4pm. We look forward to seeing you!!
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