The Eyam Museum is a museum located in the village of Eyam in Derbyshire, England. It is dedicated to the history of the village, which is renowned for its role in the Great Plague of 1665. The museum was opened in 1969 and is housed in the old village school building. The museum contains many exhibits which tell the story of the village's history before and after the plague. These include replicas of 17th century costumes, a display of plague doctors' tools, and a model of the village in 1665.
There are also displays on the local lead mining industry and a presentation about the village's Quaker heritage. The museum also holds a collection of old photographs and documents, as well as artefacts from the 19th and 20th centuries. The museum also runs a range of educational activities and workshops for children and adults. These include guided tours of the village, talks about the plague and its effects, and creative activities such as making masks and learning about traditional crafts. The museum also houses the Eyam Archive, which contains a wealth of information about the village and its people.
