Fun to Learn
Create, Inspire, Enjoy
Lino cut illustration by Maja Mihajlovic
Explore our facinating social history collection which offers a wealth of learning opportunities, and reflects the impact of pivotal events of the last 500 years on Bakewell and the surrounding area.
Step into the past and experience how we used to live by discovering massive open fireplaces, beamed ceilings, a Tudor toilet, an intriguing collection of local artefacts, tools, toys and period costumes - and much more!
Our exhibits link with cross-curricular Key Stage 1&2 topics and learning objectives and can accomodate local history projects, and other themes such as World War I and II, the Victorians and the Tudors. Learn about Bakewell's industrial past in our new industrial gallery, which ties the Museum with Lumford Mill, Richard Arkwright and the industrial revolution.
Trails 
Planning a visit? Discover the rich history and hidden secrets of each room at the Old House Musuem by following our special trails...learn about a Victorian family and how they lived, see if you can find a Tudor toilet, and uncover the story of the Mad Elephant of Bakewell?!
Get ready to discover Bakewell Museum
Download a Trail before your visit!
New for 2011!!
Rat Pack Trail!!
Victorian Laundry Days
We currently offer a Victorian Laundry session for Key Stage 1&2 school groups, set in our atmospheric Victorian kitchen. Pupils are given a Victorian alter ego, are dressed in period costume, and are allowed to handle museum exhibits, creating an authentic and enjoyable washday experience.
If you would like to book a school visit, or for more information - please contact the museum on 01629 813642
To help you plan your visit, a risk assessment for a school/group visit to the museum is available. This is designed to act as a guide to help you fill out your own risk assessments before visiting the museum...we hope it helps!
Victorian Toys and Games
Play with authentic Victorian games and toys in our Courtyard, including Skipping Ropes, Hop Scotch, Tic Tac Toe, Whip and Top and Hula Hoops. Please ask museum staff if you would like to have a go!
Workshops & Digital Media
We are keen to combine traditional methods of learning with new digital technology, such as film-making and audio slide shows using Flip Video recording and sound bites.
Contact the museum to find out more, or go to our Facebook page for information about the latest activities available.
Spooky Shadow Puppets and Stop Motion Animation Film Workshops - Sat 23rd October 2010
See what we got up to for Halloween - have a look at our Gallery and videos on You Tube
Resource Box & Model
(Key stage 1 and 2 – History, Geography, D&T, Art & Design, Science and Literacy)
'Changing Space at Cunningham Place'
For more information click here
The Schools Resource Box is available to loan free of charge from the museum all year, for up to two weeks.
Please contact the museum if you would like to book and borrow it.
For more educational resources from fantastic East Midlands museums check out the Learn with Museums Website
