Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill

Coproduced by the people of Derby, we’re celebrating the area’s 300-year history of making to inspire new creativity. #MuseumOfMaking is part of @derbymuseums

[Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill @MuseumofMaking]

Delighted to have received a special commendation in the European Museum of the Year Awards! 🎉

Congratulations to everyone nominated and to overall winner Sámi Museum Siida, Inari, Finland 🏆

Watch our film https://t.co/RIgJOYE2V5

#EMYA2024 #EuropeanMuseumForum @museum_forum

[Visit Derby @VisitDerby]

🦇 🎤Sink your teeth into the ultimate poetry showdown! "Poetry Doesn't Suck - The Vampire Poetry Slam" is coming to @MuseumofMaking!
📆16 May
Share your original vampire & horror-themed poetry, or just enjoy the spine-chilling verses. Book now ⬇
https://t.co/BvOvylCyfV

[Visit Derby @VisitDerby]

🎉We were delighted to welcome @backborwick, Chair of @VisitEnglandBiz, to Derby today as part of English Tourism Week! From the fascinating @MuseumofMaking to the vibrant @DerbyMarketHall, we showcased some of Derby’s finest gems!
#DerbyUK #EnglishTourismWeek25 #VisitDerby #LVEP

[Visit Derby @VisitDerby]

🚂 @MuseumofMaking at Night – Exclusive for Greatest Gathering Ticketholders!
📅 1 Aug
Don't miss this special after-hours experience! After a day exploring rail heritage, relax with a railway-themed pint at the Italian Mill bar. Find out more ⬇
https://t.co/P8JV39Hkfh

[Alstom UK & Ireland @AlstomUK]

If you're attending @greatestgather in #Derby, be sure to explore the city's wider @railway200 celebrations.

Discover the region’s rich railway heritage through museums, exhibitions and events that highlight 200 years of rail history.

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/teNCR1sa9p

[The Greatest Gathering @greatestgather]

The @MuseumofMaking will be opening late at night to celebrate #TheGreatestGathering on Friday 1 August.

Enjoy food & drink, explore the museum’s collections and see one of the country’s oldest model railways operate for a rare evening run.

Book 👉 https://t.co/Z8bGMa3gWv

[EMR Community Rail @EMCommunityRail]

We’ve had a fabulous day launching our new Miles Book on #worldbookday2025 we’ve had staff reading in schools & we were delighted to welcome @RoyalSchoolDD to the @MuseumofMaking for a signed version of the story! The book is also available in Braille @RNIB #communityrail

[Visit Derby @VisitDerby]

🦇Dracula Returns - A Conference & Celebration!
📍@museumofmaking
📅 15 - 18 May
Step into the world of Dracula with a thrilling four-day event exploring the legendary vampire across theatre, literature, cinema, television, photography & digital media ⬇
https://t.co/vQmZMg8nXd

[artsderbyshire @artsderbyshire]

Looking for something fun this Feb?

Well, the UK Ghost Story Festival has kicked off online, and the in-person events taking place this weekend!

Head to the @MuseumofMaking to join in with a number of events, including haunted house stories!

https://t.co/aKXhlToXdi

[Visit Derby @VisitDerby]

📖👻 Step into the supernatural with Evelyn Hollow, star of TV’s Uncanny!
📍@museumofmaking
📅 21 Feb
Join her at the UK Ghost Story Festival as she delves into her latest book, The Atlas of Paranormal Places ⬇
https://t.co/6KL4RQvRNh
#DerbyUK #UKGhostStoryFestival #VisitDerby

[artsderbyshire @artsderbyshire]

The UK Ghost Story Festival runs its online event this weekend, 14th-16th February, followed by two days of in-person events at Derby's @MuseumofMaking from 21st-23rd February!

Visit the link below to find out more about the exciting events taking place!
https://t.co/aKXhlToXdi

[Dr. Daithí McMahon @daithimcmahon]

What a treat to be at the launch of the fantastic Derby Yaadaañ Archive 1950s-80s @MuseumofMaking . So many striking images and personal stories that illustrate the profound impact the S Asian community have had on the city of Derby.

[Visit Derby @VisitDerby]

👻Dare to experience the spine-chilling UK Ghost Story Festival in Derby!
📍@MuseumofMaking
📅 21 - 23 Feb
This festival is a must for ghost story enthusiasts and thrill-seekers. Learn more (if you dare) ⬇
https://t.co/iY7blwc8qK
#DerbyUK

[Visit Derby @VisitDerby]

👻 Dare to enter the UK Ghost Story Festival in Derby!
@museumofmaking
📅 21-23 Feb
Join top horror and ghost story writers, including Rosie Andrews, Evelyn Hollow, Edward Parnell, Susan Stokes-Chapman & more for a spine-chilling weekend of eerie tales⬇
https://t.co/iY7blwc8qK

[Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill @MuseumofMaking]

@karenjane16ka This is lovely, we are so glad you enjoyed your visit!

[DerbyUniPress @DerbyUniPress]

Have you visited the Think Human exhibition at @MuseumofMaking yet? It features exhibits including the unique @RainbowTrays.

Ergonomics is one of the longest established online courses here at @DerbyUni

Find out more: https://t.co/10OkjwirtD

[Dr Catherine Rees @c_m_rees]

Popped into @MuseumofMaking in Derby today to catch the fantastic work my very clever @lborouniversity colleagues have helped create at the #ThinkHuman exhibition (although was slightly terrified by the hazmat dummy)

[Prof. Dan Parsons @LboroUniversity 🌏💧🛰🌊⚽️🏏⛳🏈 @bedform]

Check out the "Think Human" exhibition and discover a world designed for people - superb exhibit and extended display @MuseumofMaking, featuring a range of @lborouniversity research and innovation

Read here: https://t.co/oOwCMCMkLN

Watch here: https://t.co/dHeJNZdoY4

[DerbyUniPress @DerbyUniPress]

Our MSc Ergonomics and Human Factors is one of the longest established online courses here at @DerbyUni and you can see the work of our academics featured at #ThinkHuman at @MuseumofMaking

Find out more here: https://t.co/3jtftfl3rq

[Squeaky Pedal @squeakypedal]

Always a treat to search through an archive, especially when it's the Midland Railway Study Centre at
@MuseumofMaking @derbymuseums

[Derby Book Festival @DerbyBookFest]

We’re back on Saturday for our popular book & craft fair, which is taking place at @derbymuseums @MuseumofMaking from 10:30am - 4pm