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Behind the Scenes Tour: Museum Objects

This exclusive out-of-hours tour will lead you through object highlights in the house.

  • Booking essential

Follow our Collection Team as they open the Ellen Terry museum for a new day.

As the museum comes to life, hear more detail about the special objects from Ellen’s life and times.

The tour will take approximately 45 minutes and includes admission to the site.

Tours will be held once a month between April and September.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £15.00
Child £10.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

Please meet outside the front door of Smallhythe Place

What to bring and wear

Please dress appropriately for the weather

Accessibility

The downstairs rooms are accessible, but the second half of the tour will take you up narrow steps

Upcoming events

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'Dressing Lady Macbeth': An Exhibition (25 May - 3 Nov) 

Rediscover gems of the 1888 Lyceum Theatre production of 'Macbeth' in an intimate exhibition which boasts a sumptuous costume, props and more.

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on
3 Jul to 3 Nov 2024
at
11:00 to 17:00
+ 90 other dates or times
Event

Meet the Archaeologists 

Bring along your budding archaeologists to meet members of our archaeology team every other Sunday at Smallhythe Place.

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on
7 Jul to 15 Sep 2024
at
12:00 to 15:00
+ 5 other dates or times
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Much Ado About Nothing 

Moving Parts Theatre Company invites you to the shores of 1960s Sicily for the intrigue, drama, wit and wisdom of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing.

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on
11 Jul to 12 Jul 2024
at
19:30 to 21:45
+ 1 other date or time
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Festival of Archaeology: 'Smallfest' 

Join us for a celebration of archaeology at Smallhythe Place as part of the nationwide Festival of Archaeology!

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13 Jul to 14 Jul 2024
at
12:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time