From the 17th September, The Silk Museum is open again and we can’t wait to see you!
Open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays between 10 – 4pm
Plan your visit, book your tickets and find out more here
We’ve made some changes to make your visit as safe as it can be.
Visitors will have to pre-book for hourly slots which start at 10am with each hour slot having capacity for up to six visitors. This means that there’ll be plenty of space to explore and enjoy the collections in our largest ground floor gallery – the Red Room.
Whilst we’ve been closed, we’ve been busy developing new displays focused on the history of silk in Macclesfield. The story of the rise and fall of the industry that shaped our town is told through the work and experiences of the people who powered it: mill owners, mill workers and even silk designers who trained in the Silk Museum building (the former Macclesfield School of Art & Design) all feature in the new display.
Our famous Ancient Egyptian collection will be on display once again. Come and find out about the lives of these fascinating people through the artefacts and inscriptions they left behind as you explore the oldest objects in our museums. Learn about the connection between silk and Egypt through the lives of Marianne Brocklehurst and Mary Booth, the two Victorian explorers who gave their collection of Ancient Egyptian artefacts to Macclesfield.
Discover a beautifully curated range of quality gifts for your family and friends – and maybe a treat for yourself too!
KEEP IN TOUCH:
News and updates – News and stories from the Museum and our Creative Partners
Crafting activities, puzzles, stories over on our Museums from Home Blog
Creative & engaging resources for Teachers and Home Schooling, with KS1 and KS2 curriculum lesson planning ideas. Downloadable content for Victorians, Ancient Egypt, WWII and The Silk Industry.
Stories of our Collections Behind-the-scenes and some of the great work we do at the museums with help from volunteers and your donations.
Online Exhibition During Lockdown, people of Macclesfield and surrounding areas have shown their true community spirit and support for each other, the NHS and other front-line staff.
People have been spreading hope and support through displaying rainbows in their windows and outside their homes.
