The Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House and Gardens

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The Powell-Cotton Museum offers an exciting, fun and interactive day out for all. ​There are incredible natural history displays, featuring animals from the African and Asian continents in world-famous dioramas. There are also fascinating displays of world-culture objects as well as local archaeology.Ticket price includes a tour of the Grade II listed Quex House (House open for guided tours only; times announced on the day), formerly home to the Powell-Cotton family. The interior of the house is uniquely decorated with ornamental furniture, art and a beautiful library.Quex Gardens are set in seven acres and feature sweeping lawns, herbaceous borders, exotic trees, a woodland walk, and a historic walled kitchen garden. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the gardens.Our main season begins on Saturday 15th February with regular open days on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays until 31st October. Our programme of events caters for all ages and abilities, featuring everything from local history tours and talks, classic car displays, musical performances to exciting LEGO activities, self-guided garden hunts and trails, plus a host of interactive crafts and open-ended activities.