News Articles

MMF News articles are listed in chronological order with the latest first - click the titles to read the full article.

Inspiring Art from Youngsters

February 2024

Young artists with proud family and friends packed `Maidstone Museum’s gallery for the presentation of the 2024 Maidstone Young Artist Awards. Supported by Maidstone Museums’ Foundation (MMF), this contest – held every two years – is a showcase for young artistic talent.

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Paul Oldham

January 2024

It is with great sadness we report the passing of Paul Oldham on Sunday 7th January, after his 6 months’ long battle with cancer. He was a passionate champion of the Museum and very supportive of the activities of MMF

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Christmas Market

December 2023

Once again MMF had a stall at the annual Christmas Market hosted by the Museum on Saturday 9th. We have attended it for a number of years, as it spreads the word of MMF and helps the museum’s effort at this time of the year. There were numerous stalls

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New Look

December 2023

MMF has smartened up the external looks of the Friends’ shop in Fremlin Walk – to present an even more professional look to our establishment. This included the installation of attractive vinyls on the windows

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Tidings of Great Joy

December 2023
There were tidings of great joy outside Maidstone Museums Friends’ shop in Fremlin Walk where MMF hosted its ninth annual Christmas Concert. The talented choir from Invicta Grammar School and the School of Science and Technology

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Warm MMF welcome for Councillors

October 2023

MMF hosted a reception for Maidstone Borough Councillors in the Friends’ Shop, Fremlin Walk, Maidstone.
The annual event aims to tell our representatives about MMF, update them on the new Museum Gallery and underline the importance of Maidstone Museums to the County Town, its residents, wider community and local economy.

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