Disappointingly poor exhibition. There is a touching and fascinating story to be told here but the museum fails to do that. Lots of text heavy panels that don't follow a clear order and could do with a decent edit. They are trying but for us, sadly, it didn't land. However, not very expensive and the staff are friendly.

Eyam Museum is a fantastic place to visit. I really enjoyed it—the exhibits tell a thorough and engaging story of the village and its experience during the plague. It’s both informative and moving, and it really brings the history of Eyam to life. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. There is a lot of information to take in.

We had a FANTASTIC time at Eyam Museum!! As a home-educating family who’ve been learning about the plague during history, it was a perfect experience to bolster the girls’ understanding. We emailed in advance and were pleased to find that we could enter with a reduced rate the same as schools (although we did end up paying full price because we were so impressed and wanted to support the volunteer run museum!). We also benefitted from the same activity they would normally run with schools. This was so appreciated, and I was blown away that they took their time with our two daughters. It was a lot of fun! The highlight of the trip were the volunteers at the museum - they were kind, interacted with the children wonderfully, couldn’t do enough for us, and made sure the experience was lovely. You could tell they were passionate about their work. The museum itself has been thought through and maintained to a very high standard. My husband and I learned a lot, too! We also enjoyed walking around the village and visiting the church and plague cottages. I’d recommend the museum to anyone - whether you’re interested specifically in learning about the plague or not, the insight into life then and the stark comparison we found ourselves instantly making to Covid was enough to cause us to reflect significantly on how much has changed, and how little human nature has. People still lay down their lives for each other and make great sacrifices.

Nestled in the beautiful Peak District, lies the quaint village of Eyam. Never before had I heard of it, until I was searching places to visit in Derbyshire. And so the next day, I decided to take a lovely drive through some gorgeous countryside, to spend time in the village. Well first, I wanted to visit the museum, to learn about the history of Eyam and about how the bubonic plague outbreak actually came about. Parking was simple, with two car-parks (the top one free and the lower one with charges.) Luckily I had arrived in time, to grab a parking space in the free car-park. I didn't check the prices of the pay car park, but I cannot imagine it being super expensive. Stepping inside the museum after parking up, I was greeted by two lovely members of staff at the front desk, where I purchased my ticket. Asked if I could fill out a sheet regarding gift aid, which I was more than happy to. Once sorted, got my ticket and I was on my way. The first room was a little tight in terms of space, but that was because there were a number of people entering the museum. Still, it was great to begin the journey, of learning about Eyam and the Bubonic Plague in general, where it originated and how it made its way to the village etc. The information provided was fascinating, extremely informative with panels in each room, explaining different aspects of the village's history including families affected by the outbreak, how it recovered afterwards and the kinds of industies related to Eyam. Loved the awesome gift shop at the end, which seemed very well-stocked with such things as plague doctor coasters, mugs, soft flea toys, maps and so much more! I simply couldn't leave without getting a plague doctor fridge magnet, coaster and a couple of postcards. Once again, greeted by the lovely member of staff whom I had been served by when I first arrived, which made the buying experience a pleasure! After the museum, there are a number of things to explore within the village, including getting a glimpse of the plague cottages, which once housed families who perished during the outbreak in 1665/66. Next to these, is the beautiful church where a number of old gravestones can be seen, including the wife of Reverend William Mompesson who unfortunately succumbed to the effects of the plague. I didn't venture into the church itself, but I imagine it would be a lovely experience. From other pictures I've seen, there's a beautifully illustrated book within the church, which shows all the names of those who died, as a result of the plague. Further into the village, there are a couple of coffee shops and a lovely pub too! There are some green plaques knocking about the village, which gives snippets of information relating to the outbreak on Eyam. And then finally there are the Riley Graves, which is worth the walk not only for the gorgeous panoramic views, but also as a moment to remember the six members of Mrs. Hancock's family, all of whom perished in 1666. It's gives a moment to reflect on the past, what happened and to embrace the silence in this quiet place. If you're into history and would like to explore somewhere new, then I would certainly recommend Eyam and the museum here.

This is not a big fancy museum. It is a local museum, staffed by local people, who were really friendly. We also went on the walking tour (1hr+) of the village from here which was very interesting and built on the information in the museum. Toilets in round building opposite; no cafe but several in the village.