First look photos inside the new-look Museum of Making as it reopens after flood damage

One of Derby’s most popular tourist attractions is gearing up to welcome visitors back this Friday (January 26, 2024).

The building in the city centre will reopen following the impact of Storm Babet, whose severe weather conditions led to approximately 70cm of flood water gathering on the ground floor of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Equipment in the kitchen, workshop and lifts, plus fire doors and interior ground floor doors all suffered significant damage.

Shocking images of the museum part-submerged in water led to an outpouring of public support.

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A fundraising campaign garnered significant support and now, following completion of repairs, the museum is looking forward to welcoming Derby people back with an exciting roster of events planned for its opening weekend.

Speaking at the soft relaunch, Tony Butler, Executive Director of Derby Museums said: “I’ve been struck by the countless positive comments about this museum over the last three months, which reflect its importance to people and the city itself.”

Elizabeth Fothergill CBE and HM Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire said: “During these challenging times, a visit to the three Derby Museum sites is one of the very few, free, day-long, family activities available in the city, an endless journey of discovery.”

Paying tribute to ‘truly remarkable’ staff and volunteer teams, Ms Fothergill said: “Their passion for this place is incredible and without their hard work, positive attitude and dogged determination to get things going again, this museum would have taken much longer to reopen!”

For more information about Museum of Making visit their website by clicking here.