The Silk Mill - Derbys Museum of Industry and History

Silk Mill Lane
off Full Street
Derby
Derbyshire
DE1 3AF

Tel: +44 (0) 1332 255 308
Web: http://www.derby.gov.uk/museums/

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A Museum of Industry specialising in Aero Engines, Railways, Textiles and other aspects of Derby's Heritage.

Exhibits include: George Fletcher's Beam Engine of 1850, Castings from local iron foundries, and a Midland Railway signal box.

Allocated Parking for disabled people by prior arrangement - telephone for details. Level entrance access to all floors by passenger lift.






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Opening Times
(2009 times)
Monday: 11.00am - 5.00pm.
Tuesday to Saturday: 10.00am - 5.00pm.
Sundays & Bank Holidays: 1.00pm - 4.00pm.

Please telephone for details of Christmas/ New Year opening.

Admission Charges
(2009 prices)
Admission Free, please telephone for prices of guided visits.

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