Welcome
Welcome to Ashford Museum. Housed in a 17th century Grade II listed building, the museum is located in the Church Yard, at the Heart of Ashford’s Town Centre, and features exhibits telling Ashford’s story.
Opening Hours
We are open from 11 am to 2pm, Tuesday to Saturday, April to October.
About us
The Museum is operated by Ashford Borough Museum Society, an independent charity, run entirely by volunteers.
We rely on donations and Society Membership subscriptions to meet all of the operating costs including heating, lighting, insurance, etc., in addition to the costs associated with conservation and display of our collections.
Museum opens for 2025
The Museum opens today for the 2025 season. The hours will as normal be 11am to 2 pm, Tuesday to Saturday A number of our displays have been refreshed and…
Ashford’s Railway Legacy
The Mayor of Ashford, Cllr. Lyn Suddards, and Fred Garner of Ashford International Model Railway Education Centre (AIMREC), launched the Ashford’s Railway Legacy Exhibition at Ashford Gateway Plus today. The…
Weald of Kent Steam Rally
We had a great weekend at Weald of Kent Steam and Country Show. There was a lot of interest in the story of Fowler Ploughing Engines, Linkey and Sevington, which…
Read: more about the Museum and how to Support Us
Volunteers Required
Steward
to welcome visitors to the museum
Treasurer
Ashford Borough Museum Society are seeking an Honorary Treasurer to maintain the Society’s financial records.
The current Treasurer is taking another role within the Committee and will be available to ensure a smooth handover and help respond to any queries that arise.
Meetings Secretary
a volunteer who can support Committee and Trustee Meetings.
Volunteer
If you think that you could help with any of these roles, please contact us