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WelcomeWelcometo theto theGuildhall MuseumGuildhall Museum

Interesting thingsto seeOur HistoricMuseum BuildingsEducation Service The CollectionsHow to Contact usServices Offered by theMuseumOther Heritage SitesForthcoming Events

The museum is owned and funded by Medway Council. Admission to the museum is free of charge.Donations boxes are located in both buildings if you would like to make a financial contribution toward the work of the museum.The museum’s varied collections are displayed in two fine listed buildings – the Guildhall (1687) and the former MedwayConservancy Board building (1909).If you need any additional information about the museum, its buildings and exhibits, please do not hesitate to contact one of our uniformed duty attendant staff who will be happy to assist you.

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Interesting things to see

The museum collections span 200,000 years of Medway history and focuson the history and development of Rochester. Themed temporaryexhibitions are staged on a regular basis. If you only have limited time, we suggest that you view the following:- The GuildhallChamber The HulksExperience The Seaton ToolChest The Dickens DiscoveryRoom The Museum Shop The Riverside eye

It is recommended that you set aside at least one hour for your visit.

The Guildhall Chamber The Guildhall Chamber

The 17

century Guildhall Chamber with wonderful paintedplaster ceiling and chandeliers. This room has been used atvarious times as a Council Chamber, Assembly Room andCourt.

First Floor.