Eyam Museum facts for kids
Eyam Museum, sometimes called the Eyam Plague Museum, is a special local museum found in the village of Eyam. This village is located in the beautiful Peak District area of Derbyshire, England. The museum helps visitors learn about the village's long history, especially its famous story during the Great Plague.
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What is Eyam Museum?
Eyam Museum first opened its doors on 23 April 1994. It started as a small museum on one level. In 2002, a cool model of a lead mine from Derbyshire was added. The museum is run by amazing volunteers who give their time to help visitors. You can find the museum on Hawkhill Road in Eyam.
What Can You See at the Museum?
The museum has different areas, called galleries, that show the history of Eyam. You can discover things from very old times, even before written history. A big part of the museum focuses on the terrible Plague that hit Eyam in 1665. This event is known as the Eyam Plague.
Eyam and the Great Plague of 1665
A large part of Eyam Museum is dedicated to the village's famous history as a "plague village." In 1665, the bubonic plague, a very serious illness, arrived in Eyam. The villagers made an incredibly brave decision to stop the plague from spreading to other towns.
The Villagers' Brave Choice
Instead of running away, the people of Eyam chose to quarantine themselves. This meant they agreed to stay within the village boundaries. They did this to protect their neighbours in other villages from getting sick. This decision meant many people in Eyam died, but it saved countless lives elsewhere. The museum helps you understand this difficult time and the courage of the villagers.
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Eyam Museum's front entrance.
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Eyam in bloom: The museum nestled among spring daffodils.
See also
- List of museums in Derbyshire
- Derby plague of 1665
- Eyam Plague Village Website
