Eyam Museum

Eyam Museum is a local history museum in a village in Derbyshire, England, displaying objects from different periods. The collection covers artifacts from prehistoric times, documents the region's mining heritage, and includes materials related to significant events in the community's past.

The museum opened in 1994 to document the history of a village struck by a major disease outbreak in 1665. The residents of that time made the difficult choice to isolate themselves to prevent the disease from spreading to neighboring areas.

The displays show how residents lived their daily lives and how the community responded to health crises in their own way. The exhibits connect these local stories to broader themes that still matter to visitors today.

The museum is located on Hawkhill Road and opens Tuesday through Sunday, with shorter hours during winter months. Plan ahead if you are visiting in a group or traveling during the colder time of year.

The ground floor features a detailed model of a lead mine from Derbyshire that shows the region's mining tradition. This model was added in 2002 and helps visitors understand what working conditions were like underground.

GPS coordinates: 53.28712,-1.67776

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:40