Museums · East Midlands
Derby Silk Mill
In or near Horsley.
Derby Silk Mill — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Malcolm Neal — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Derby · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Derby Silk Mill is a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The Museum of Making showcases Derby's 300-year history of innovation and creativity, highlighting its significance as the site of the world's first factory. Visitors can explore various collections and galleries that celebrate the area's rich heritage in manufacturing.
Place summary
Derby Silk Mill is a museum located in the East Midlands. It is recognised as one of the world's first factories, playing a pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution. The site is part of the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Background
History
The site was adapted for use as Derby’s Industrial Museum, which opened on 29 November 1974. Derby City Council temporarily closed the museum on 3 April 2015 to free funds for the redevelopment of the Silk Mill museum and other museums in the city. The Report of the Strategic Director of Neighbourhoods (Item 7 put before the Council Cabinet meeting held on 26 October 2010) indicated that this would result in the loss of 8.6 full-time jobs but would release £197,000 a year to mitigate the loss of "Renaissance Programme" funding. No date for re-opening was given in the report, although a period of two years was reported.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.9258, -1.4758
- District
- Derby
- Parish
- Derby, unparished area
- Postcode
- DE1 3AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derby South
- Established
- 1974
- Nearest railway station
- Derby — 1.4 km
- Opening
- Now open
- Official site
- www.derbymuseums.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Derby Silk Mill (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Derby Silk Mill?
- Derby Silk Mill is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE1 3AF), in the parish of Derby, unparished area.
- What is Derby Silk Mill?
- Derby Silk Mill — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Derby Silk Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE1 3AF.
- When was Derby Silk Mill built?
- Built or established in 1974.
- Is Derby Silk Mill free to visit?
- Yes, Derby Silk Mill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Derby Silk Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE1 3AF.