THE AMELIA SCOTT 41,774 square feet of public space including a library, museum, art gallery, archives, Council Services, the Tourist Information Centre and Kent Adult Education centre THE AMELIA SCOTT 41,774 square feet of public space including a library, museum, art gallery, archives, Council Services, the Tourist Information Centre and Kent Adult Education centre LEARNING Our vibrant program of exhibitions, workshops, family activities, talks, and events is designed to inspire, engage, and entertain visitors of all ages, offering opportunities for learning, creativity, and community connection. LEARNING Our vibrant program of exhibitions, workshops, family activities, talks, and events is designed to inspire, engage, and entertain visitors of all ages, offering opportunities for learning, creativity, and community connection. CELEBRATING LOCAL HISTORY The Amelia’s collection reflects the rich history of Tunbridge Wells and the High Weald, with around 60,000 objects encompassing local history, natural history, archaeology, fine and decorative arts, and social history. CELEBRATING LOCAL HISTORY The Amelia’s collection reflects the rich history of Tunbridge Wells and the High Weald, with around 60,000 objects encompassing local history, natural history, archaeology, fine and decorative arts, and social history. FAMILY FRIENDLY The Amelia Scott has been shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award FAMILY FRIENDLY The Amelia Scott has been shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award RESTORATION & PRESERVATION The collections team is paving the way for a new era of digitisation and access, ensuring the protection of their objects while providing exciting and immersive experiences for audiences. RESTORATION & PRESERVATION The collections team is paving the way for a new era of digitisation and access, ensuring the protection of their objects while providing exciting and immersive experiences for audiences. OUR COLLECTIONS They are available throughout the building, with displays exploring the themes of the High Weald, Subbuteo, scientific and political innovation, Tunbridge Wells as the first holiday resort, and more! OUR COLLECTIONS They are available throughout the building, with displays exploring the themes of the High Weald, Subbuteo, scientific and political innovation, Tunbridge Wells as the first holiday resort, and more! EVENTS Aliquam convallis venenatis varius. Integer pulvin augue porta scerisqe facilisis. Nunc ultrices nibh velit convallis maximus vestibulum. EVENTS Aliquam convallis venenatis varius. Integer pulvin augue porta scerisqe facilisis. Nunc ultrices nibh velit convallis maximus vestibulum. COUNCIL SERVICES Our call centre team acts as the primary telephone contact point for residents, handling enquiries about local services like waste collection, council tax, housing, and social services supporting citizens who cannot access services online. COUNCIL SERVICES Our call centre team acts as the primary telephone contact point for residents, handling enquiries about local services like waste collection, council tax, housing, and social services supporting citizens who cannot access services online. HERITAGE The Amelia Scott has won a prestigious Sandford Award, which is an award given by the Heritage Education Trust for excellence in heritage education – learning programmes in museum and heritage sites. HERITAGE The Amelia Scott has won a prestigious Sandford Award, which is an award given by the Heritage Education Trust for excellence in heritage education – learning programmes in museum and heritage sites. MUSEUM & GALLERY Aliquam convallis venenatis varius. Integer pulvin augue porta scerisqe facilisis. Nunc ultrices nibh velit convallis maximus vestibulum. MUSEUM & GALLERY Aliquam convallis venenatis varius. Integer pulvin augue porta scerisqe facilisis. Nunc ultrices nibh velit convallis maximus vestibulum. LIBRARY The library is free to join and offers a wide range of services - from free access to books, computers, internet and information to the hire of music and audiobooks. LIBRARY The library is free to join and offers a wide range of services - from free access to books, computers, internet and information to the hire of music and audiobooks. The Amelia Scott - Exterior Leaves and magnifying glass Mayoral gown Child in Library The Beacon of hope Restoration Special Place Period Costumes Talks The Amelia Call Centre Town model Museum and Gallery The Upper Atrium Library

Current exhibitions & upcoming events

We hosts a diverse range of cultural, educational, and community events, exhibitions, creative workshops and children’s activities, plus “The Amelia After Dark” evening events.

15
Jun
Exhibition

Making Language: Emma Smith

Discover how language shapes justice in Emma Smith's Making Language, an exhibition imagining fairer futures through law, art, and community voices.

16
Jun

Rhyme Time – Tuesday & Thursday AM

Come and join our fun and noisy singing session for children under 4 and their parents and carers. Available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

16
Jun

COME AS YOU ARE – a group for people affected by bereavement

This programme will offer a range of creative activities to support wellbeing and connection.

17
Jun

Just Dance at The Amelia Scott – Pre School Ballet, Tap & Modern

Our Pre School classes are designed to nurture listening skills, memory, coordination through imaginative dance exercises. Prices are per month (monthly subscription).

17
Jun

Knit & Stitch Club

Enjoy meeting and crafting with like minded makers in a relaxed and friendly environment.

20
Jun

Saturday Morning Adventurers – A Dungeons & Dragons group for Women

The Amelia Scott runs a women only Dungeons & Dragons sessions every third Saturday of each month.

22
Jun

Story Time

Listening to stories is a great way to develop and encourage young children to read books. Come and join one of our Story Time sessions for 3 to 4 year olds - it's great fun!

26
Jun

Sensing Culture: Group for blind & partially sighted adults

Blind and partially sighted adults are invited to explore The Amelia's collections through touch, sound and imagination.

27
Jun

Dr Ian’s Moth Morning – June

Using a specially designed moth-friendly trap, Dr Beavis will safely capture local and visiting moth species and display them in the Welcome Hall for visitors to observe up close.

2
Jul
Exhibition

Perspectives by Scotts Project Trust

Through colour, texture and imagination, the art students at the well-known Scotts Project Trust have transformed their vision of the outdoor world into beautiful artwork.

Local gem

Lovely simple local museum. Well thought out and – as a bonus – you can read the library books if you get bored! A real local gem with lots of interesting information.

ccooper8901, Oct 2023

Stunning!

On a recent visit to Tunbridge Wells I was totally bowled over with this venue and its various displays. Steeped in the proud heritage of the town.

429Happy, Aug 2025

The Amelia Scott is here for everyone.

We will keep offering a place where anyone – whatever their reason for visiting – can find creativity, connection, and a sense of belonging. Because in the end, creativity isn’t just about making things. It’s about making life better.

Jeremy Kimmel- Arts, Heritage & Engagement Director, The Amelia Scott

Breathtaking

I went on a private tour of The Amelia Scott in Tunbridge Wells and it was breathtaking.

Mary Harris, INYOURAREA NEWS - July 2021

Lovely place for families

A great place for families. My young boys enjoy the library. Rhyme time is great for young kids too. They have different exhibitions on like the Lego dinosaurs, that was really fun. A lovely place to have locally.

Greeneyes364, Nov 2024
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  • Adult Education Provision at The Amelia Scott

    Adult Education Provision at The Amelia Scott

    Kent County Council has confirmed that Adult Education classes will no longer be delivered at The Amelia Scott due to national changes to the Adult Education Budget, now the Adult Skills Fund (ASF).

  • The Amelia presents Creative Health webinar for The British Library’s Living Knowledge Network

    The Amelia presents Creative Health webinar for The British Library’s Living Knowledge Network

    The Amelia Scott has been invited by the British Library to take centre stage at an upcoming national webinar – and it all began with an adventure.

  • Paddock Wood residents – Take part in our survey

    Paddock Wood residents – Take part in our survey

    The Culture Team at The Amelia Scott are currently gathering ideas and evidence for a National Lottery Heritage Fund bid.

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