Eyam Museum, Eyam

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Learn about the tragic event that brought about the downfall of the village of Eyam at Eyam Museum. The museum tells the story of the tailor who ordered cloth from London in 1665 hosting fleas carrying the bubonic plague. The tailor's ill-fated clothing led to the death of 260 of 850 villagers. Follow the stories of the plague’s victims, heroes, and the man who brought the town back to life. Displays include relevant documents, minerals, rocks, fossils, stone artifacts, pottery, mining artifacts, pipes, silk, shoes, paintings, and drawings. PutEyam Museum into our Eyam trip builder tool and find out what's close by, where to stay, and where to head next.

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By MrChrisGill

We visited our daughters who suggested we visit Eyam, and I immediately knew it was the village that sealed itself off from the whole world after the Black Death had broken out. The courage of this..... more

We visited our daughters who suggested we visit Eyam, and I immediately knew it was the village that sealed itself off from the whole world after the Black Death had broken out. The courage of this..... more »
By Susan A

The museum is really interesting and informative. There are some quite steep steps to get to the upper floor but they do have a stair lift. Staff very helpful and knowledgeable.

The museum is really interesting and informative. There are some quite steep steps to get to the upper floor but they do have a stair lift. Staff very helpful and knowledgeable. more »

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By Flora S

Really lovely little museum that perfectly explained to us the story of Eyam. We weren't very familiar with what happened here, but now I feel we know a lot! The boards are really interesting and allow you to truly understand what the period would have been like. Staff were also incredibly friendly and helpful with any questions. We allowed a good hour as we are museum people.

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By Anna

It was less than a tenner for both of us. I don't think we were in there more than half an hour. Mostly information read. Interesting to learn more about how the plague impacted Eyam and the families stories. Following the museum we walked round the local area and looked at the church, plague cottage and graves.

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