The Amelia Scott Centre (formerly the Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Details

Accessibility

"The Amelia is fully wheelchair accessible with ramps, lifts and a platform lift in various locations. It has accessible toilet facilities, and accessible parking in the nearby Crescent Road multi-storey. There is also an accessible shower available (but it does not have a hoist) in the Adult Education part of the building."

Brief description

Please note that our photographs show Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery PRIOR to its redevelopment as The Amelia Scott Centre.

"When inside The Amelia Scott make sure to visit one of our libraries or take time to enjoy any of the collections and exhibitions that will be open throughout the year.  The collection at The Amelia was founded by the Tunbridge Wells Natural History and Philosophical Society in 1885. The Society established our first town museum at the Literary and Scientific Society’s rooms on the Pantiles.

The Council adopted the collection in 1918. Amelia Scott was a supporter of a municipal museum and library and believed it was ‘a necessity that cannot be postponed indefinitely’.

We have a long history of collecting and engagement with the local community. The Amelia’s collection reflects many aspects of the story of Tunbrst-block-26idge Wells and the High Weald. We care for around 60,000 objects covering local history, natural history, archaeology, fine and decorative arts, and social history.

Our collections 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!

We also have frequent exhibitions, to see what's coming up next, visit the What’s On page. The History of The Wells is kindly sponsored by Thomson Snell & Passmore:

Adult library:

The adult library offers a wide range of services – from free access to books, computers, internet, and information, to the hire of music, audio books and films. If you're not a member, just ask one of our friendly staff to help you join, it couldn't be simpler!

Children’s library:

The children’s library is a space to relax and read with younger children. A bright and engaging place for our young readers to be inspired and to allow their creative imaginations to blossom. It’s such a fun place to enjoy… from observing constellations on the ceiling, finding cosy reading nooks to climb into, or watching a train travel around the library! There’ll be plenty of storytelling sessions and the permanent reading tree will provide book ideas for all ages."

Also see ​​​​​​https://theamelia.co.uk/about/who-was-amelia-scott.html

Address

The Amelia Scott

Mount Pleasant Road

Royal Tunbridge Wells

Kent, TN1 1AW

Email

info@theamelia.co.uk

Phone

01892 526121

Website

https://theamelia.co.uk/

Directions

"​​​​​​​The Amelia Scott is in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells town centre, and is easy to visit on foot, cycle, rail, bus, and road.

On foot: Once you’ve arrived at the centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells, The Amelia Scott is fully accessible from all entrances, and the Welcome Hall is most easily accessed from the main entrance on Civic Way.

Cycle: There are cycle racks located near the building.

Rail: The station is a 10 minute up-hill walk to The Amelia Scott or one stop on the bus.

Bus: Most of the bus services for Royal Tunbridge Wells town centre stop right outside The Amelia Scott at the Tunbridge Wells War Memorial or by Royal Victoria Place shopping centre.

Car: Parking is available at Crescent Road, Royal Victoria Place and Meadow Road multi-storey car parks.

Crescent Road Car Park

Crescent Rd

Tunbridge Wells

TN1 2LU

Parking is available at Royal Victoria Place and Meadow Road multi-storey car parks:

Royal Victoria Place

60 Victoria Rd,

Tunbridge Wells

TN1 2PW

Open: 24 hours

Meadow Road Car Park

Upper Grosvenor Road

Tunbridge Wells

TN1 2EN

Open: 24 hours"

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

See https://theamelia.co.uk/visiting-the-amelia/

Transport

For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info

Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)

Amenities

https://theamelia.co.uk/visiting-the-amelia/the-cafe/ "Fine Grind Community - Connection - Coffee

We are a small, independent, family-run business with a special DNA at the centre of what we do. We are Matt and James, we are brothers, and we work in the business every day to ensure that our strong family ethos, genuine realness and friendly, informal customer interactions are embodied in all that we do at Fine Grind.

We have grown our business to several locations in Tunbridge Wells and are humbled and honoured to be of service to our community.

We serve only the very best in specialty- single origin coffee. We also offer a modern twist on food menu that will offer you a tasty experience.

We are Fine Grind – dedicated to creating inclusive, real and social interactions within our community."