Families
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Since April 2024
Public commission
'Slices of Peace' is a public artwork by artist and designer Yinka Ilori MBE installed in Orchard Park – a new public park in Kings Hill, near West Malling in Kent.
Visit commission
Apr 2025–Apr 2026
Free entry
Celebrating 250 years since the birth of JMW Turner. #Turner250
View programme
Sat 14 Jun–Sun 26 Oct 2025
Free, drop-in
Explore paintings, collages, photography, video and installation pieces created by local young artists inspired by the sea.
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Fri 7 Feb-Sun 1 Jun 2025
Free entry
Come and meet this giant commission by Lily Mixe, alongside Young Creatives X RNLI.
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22 Feb–26 Oct 2025
Free entry
Make your mark in our Clore Learning Studio with the Chalk Stream. Our Clore Learning Studio has been transformed into a Chalk Stream. Designed for play, alongside the children’s art library of over 400 books and regular workshop programme.
View exhibition
Saturdays until 25 October 2025, 11.30am–12pm
Free entry
Discover the stories behind the artworks during our fun, hands-on Family Highlight Tours.
Take the tour
Saturdays & Sundays, 2–4pm
Free, drop in
Come and create at our free, drop-in family workshops for ages 12 and under.
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Thu 24 Jul, Thu 28 Aug, Thu 25 Sep, Thu 23 Oct 2025, 10.30–11.30am
£1 suggested donation
Join us for a free morning of creative fun, exploring a range of crafting activities to learn with your child.
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Sun 27 Jul, Sun 31 Aug, Sun 14 Sep 2025, 10am–12pm
Free entry
Our Relaxed Hours are a chance to visit our exhibition 'The Sunken Boat: A glimpse into past histories' in a calmer environment.
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Wed 30 Jul 2025, 10am–12.30pm & 1–4pm
Free, drop in
Join artist Will Ford for a puppet-making workshop and help create a giant butterfly and mini caterpillars for the Margate Pride parade.
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