Museum of Making, Industry museum in Derby, England
The Museum of Making displays 30,000 objects within the historic Silk Mill building, featuring exhibits about manufacturing, innovation, and regional craftsmanship throughout history.
Located at the site of the world's first modern factory from 1721, the Silk Mill transformed Derby into a manufacturing center during the early Industrial Revolution.
The museum exhibits collections organized by material types, from Paleolithic artifacts to modern engineering achievements, representing Derby's industrial development through generations.
The museum opens Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM, with free admission for all visitors.
A suspended seven-tonne Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine greets visitors in the Civic Hall, while the world's smallest engine powered by human hair sits in another display.
Location: City of Derby
Inception: 1974
Official opening: 1974
Operator: Derby City Council
Part of: Derby Museums
Address: Silk Mill Lane, off Full Street DE1 3AF DE1 3AF
Website: https://derbymuseums.org/museum-of-making
GPS coordinates: 52.92530,-1.47490
Latest update: May 18, 2025 01:09
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