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Museums & Galleries

The Amelia Scott

Accessible
Family Friendly
Free

Free museum, galleries, library and cafe in the centre of Tunbridge Wells, with around 60,000 objects and changing exhibitions.

About The Amelia Scott

The building holds the town museum (around 60,000 objects covering local history, natural history, archaeology and art), exhibition galleries, the library, council services, tourist information and a cafe. Entry is free. Lifts serve every floor, with accessible toilets on the ground and first floors.

Accessibility

The venue says the building is designed to be fully accessible. Lifts serve every floor and accessible toilets are on the ground and first floors. Disabled parking at Crescent Road car park and on Civic Way. Assistance dogs welcome. No Changing Places toilet on site.

Where it is

Details checked against the venue on 31 October 2026. Opening times change, so confirm before you travel.

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