Group Tour of the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Group Tours £7.20 per person, minimum of 8 people, maximum of 12 people. For smaller groups, please get in touch.
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Discover your inner maker at Derby’s Museum of Making.
Finalist for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2022 – the world’s largest museum prize.
Built on what is widely regarded as the site of the world’s first factory and located within the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Museum of Making celebrates Derby’s 300-year history of making and innovation to inspire new creativity. Designed and made by the people and industries of Derby, this innovative museum offers something for everyone with a vibrant programme of exhibitions and events, a riverside café, maker shop and a hireable workshop. Insider tours offer groups the chance to discover the history of this fascinating building and its collections with our knowledgeable guides.
Relax and unwind with a bite to eat in the River Kitchen, serving fresh, seasonal and local food. Group bookings enjoy a 10% discount on food and drink and 20% off special exhibition entry.
The Museum of Making is fully wheelchair-accessible and assistance may be provided if required. View our access statement here: https://www.derbymuseums.org/accessibility/
Tours last for one hour and are available for groups of 8-12 people, for smaller groups, please get in touch. Pre-booked tours available during museum opening times, subject to availability, please get in touch for details.
Please contact us for more information, email: info@derbymuseums.org or call: 01332 641901 or Visit the Derby Museums website
The Group Tour of the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill is part of a Suite of Derby Tours that are near enough to walk from venue to venue. The other tours are Group Tour of Pickford's House, Derby Cathedral Group Tour, Group Tour of the Derby Museum and Art Gallery and Derby Riverboat Group Trips. Each tour lasts approximately one hour.
To enquire and book, please contact the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill directly. If you would like to enjoy two or more tours or have a larger group and would like us to help arrange your visit with the other venues, please complete our group tour enquiry form marking the venue you wish to visit first.