Museums · East Midlands
Museum of Making
In or near Horsley.
Museum of Making — 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
Museum of Making is a museum located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Museum of Making showcases Derby's 300-year history of manufacturing and innovation. Located in the Derwent Valley Mills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it aims to inspire creativity through its contemporary exhibits.
Place summary
The Museum of Making is a museum located in the East Midlands, postcode DE1. It focuses on the history of making and craftsmanship, showcasing the region's industrial heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.9259, -1.4760
- District
- Derby
- Parish
- Derby, unparished area
- Postcode
- DE1 3AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derby South
- Nearest railway station
- Derby — 1.4 km
- Opening
- Now open
- Official site
- www.derbymuseums.org
Sources
- osm: way/30247044 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Museum of Making?
- Museum of Making is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE1 3AF), in the parish of Derby, unparished area.
- What is Museum of Making?
- Museum of Making — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Museum of Making?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE1 3AF.
- Is Museum of Making free to visit?
- Yes, Museum of Making is free to enter.
- How do I get to Museum of Making?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE1 3AF.