The Museum is housed in a two storey weather boarded building, one of the last representatives in Tenterden of a type of industrial building common in the area in the latter part of the 19th century. Tenterden and District Museum Association. The museum was opened in 1976 and is run entirely by volunteers. It gained full registration under the museum and galleries commission scheme in 1992.

Genealogy:
Enquiries and other historical matters relating to Tenterden can be researched by Alec Laurence, on 01580 765253, or write, laurencenks@aol.com

School visits:
These are our specialty and the children are encouraged to dress in Victorian attire and experience the Victorian classroom.
Details for School visits are available by telephoning: 01580 764310

Visits:
can be tailored to fit in with other activities and special needs.
A reduced charge is made for big parties.
Disabled access to ground floor only.

Admissions:
A small admissions charge is made with reductions for children, over 60's and parties.

The shop: is well stocked with books of local interest 'Shire' publications, leaflets, maps, postcards and souvenirs.