Tenterden Museum is situated in a quiet car park just off Tenterden High street. The 19th century weather-board building was originally a coach house and stables and is one of the last representatives in Tenterden of a type of industrial building common in the area in the latter part of the 19th century.

The museum was opened in 1976 and is run entirely by volunteers. It gained full registration under the museum and galleries commission scheme in 1992

Exhibits show the history of Tenterden and the Cinque Ports. Artefacts range from a 1500 BC flint axe head to the reproduction Victorian kitchen. You can dress in Victorian attire and experience the Victorian classroom, particularly popular with school visits. The museum also boasts a photographic archive of over 300 images, useful for putting a face to family history! The shop is well stocked with books of local interest 'Shire' publications, leaflets, maps, postcards and souvenirs.

Visits can be tailored to fit in with other activities and special needs.A reduced charge is made for big parties and there is disabled access to the ground floor.