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  • ‘Paddock Wood in Living Memory’ project awarded £157,458 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

    News
    19 August 2026

    The Amelia Scott has been awarded a significant grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for Paddock Wood 'In Living Memory'

  • Young producers around a table working and eating pizza

    Meet The Amelia Young Producers

    News
    26 May 2026

    The Amelia Young Producers are a group of eight young people from our community, aged 18 to 25, who share a passion for and commitment to building a career in the heritage and cultural sectors.

  • Historic Postcard of Tunbridge Wells

    The Story of Tunbridge Wells (Local History)

    Learning Session

    In this lively session, pupils discover how and why our town came into existence.

  • Paddock Wood farm black and white image

    Paddock Wood residents – Take part in our survey

    News
    18 March 2026

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

  • Young people filming

    Amelia Young Producers – Unlocking Collections

    News
    25 February 2026

    An exciting paid opportunity for young adults (18–25) who want hands‑on experience in the creative, heritage, or cultural sectors. You don’t need any previous experience—just enthusiasm, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.

  • Working with the Amelia Collections Team

    Home Educators at the Amelia – Careers Taster Sessions February 2026

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    10 February 2026

    This month, our Home Educators took up the chance to find out what it’s like working as part of the Amelia Collections Team.

  • David Blandy Commons 2025

    Commons: A Film by David Blandy

    Past Exhibition

    A film of deep time, shared stories and common futures.

  • Oh! Oh! Oh! Subbuteo 2024 exhibition

    Oh! Oh! Oh! Subbuteo

    Past Exhibition

    All the thrills, spills, action, and history of this beautiful game celebrated in a new exhibition at The Amelia Scott.

  • Collecting Tomorrow 2023 exhibition

    Collecting Tomorrow

    Past Exhibition

    Join us for a journey through time and innovation as we explore how new technology is transforming our museum and uncovering untold stories.

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After a tremendous reception for Yarnival this year we can announce that it will be back in 2027. Save the date and watch this space for more information. We cant wait to see you!

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