Deal Museum

Deal has been pivotal in many UK events throughout history and Deal Museum allows you to explore, enjoy and be inspired by the past in and around the town, and promotes learning and research at all levels.

Deal Museum is an Attraction. Area Deal

Where

22 St George's Road
Deal
CT14 6BA

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Useful info

Available: Family-friendly
Available: Off-site parking (charges may apply)
Available: Public transport nearby
Available: Visitor toilet/s
Available: Coach parties welcome
Available: Dog-friendly
Available: Guide dogs, Hearing dogs and Registered assistance dogs welcome
Available: Season ticket/membership available

Admission

Free entry

Contact

This characterful, volunteer-run museum has been collating, curating and protecting the history of Deal and surrounding area for over 50 years and the building is packed to the rafters with a wealth of fascinating objects and artefacts.

Maritime - the ground floor gallery celebrates Deal’s maritime history. Find out about town’s main industry in the 18th century (smuggling), and the treacherous Goodwin Sands. See the many incarnations of the pier and a collection of lifejackets of national importance.

Local history - the first-floor gallery explores the social, commercial and industrial history of the area. There are old shop signs, a slideshow of visitors enjoying the prom in times gone by, three rare Hooden Horses, a giant shoe and a stuffed rat ‘playing' a flute.

Royal Marines - the stable building houses the Royal Marines display. The Marines have a deep connection with Deal and here you can see uniforms, personal mementoes, pantomime programmes and hear recorded reminiscences.

You'll find a wealth of fascinating local history at Deal Museum.
Deal has a rich maritime history.

Opening

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays - 1pm to 4pm from 4 April 4 until 12 October 2025.
Free entry.
Open to visitors at other times on request - please email the museum.
School groups are welcome - please contact the museum to arrange a visit.

Info Point

Access more information about the museum and gain access to a wider selection of objects by connecting to the Info Point network, which works when you are within the museum, and scanning the QR code with your mobile. A webcam allows visitors with mobility impairments to view the upstairs room and three 3D models - Ratty, Deal Man and the Deal crown - reveal more about the amazing collection.