Silk Mill – Derby’s Museum of Industrial and History
Key Facts
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire |
| SatNav: | DE1 3AF |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Date Opened: | ? |
| Aircraft Exhibits: | 1 |
What’s Here
The Derby Industrial Museum features an extensive aero engine gallery, reflecting the products of local producer Rolls-Royce. The well presented exhibits range from an early Eagle to a modern RB.211 turbofan. The museum itself is housed in one of the world’s first modern factories, dating from 1717. Other galleries feature many other aspects of Derby’s rich industrial heritage.
Directions
Skill Mill Lane, near the Cathedral in Derby, Derbyshire. Signposted from the inner ring road (A52). See this location on Microsoft Live Search Maps
Visiting
Opening Hours:
Open Monday 11.00 am to 5.00 pm, Tuesday to Saturday 10.00 am to 5.00 pm, Sundays and Bank Holidays 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm.
Admission:
Free.
Amenities:
Toilets, Parking, Souvenir shop, Access for the disabled.
List of Aircraft Exhibits
| Displayed I.D. | Aircraft Type | Real Identity | Condition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No airframe exhibits | ||||
More Information
The Silk Mill – Derby’s Museum of Industry and History, Silk Mill Lane, off Full Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3AF. Tel: 01332 255308. website: Silk Mill
Tags: Derby, Derbyshire, Museum, Silk Mill
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24 March 2010 5:17 pm | Last Updated 30 August 2011 5:34 pm |
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By Roger Bamkin, 25 March 2011 @ 8:50 am
The museum is closing for at least 2 years. There is a backstage pass tour of the mothballed museum here on April 9th 2011 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:GLAM/Derby