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Welcome to The Devil’s Porridge Museum

The Devil’s Porridge Museum tells the story of HM Factory Gretna, the greatest munitions factory on earth in World War One, where the devil’s porridge (or cordite, an explosive) was mixed. There were 30,000 workers: 12,000 of them were women. Their contribution to the war effort helped women to achieve the vote.

Our state of the art, award-winning, 5 star-rated museum is one of the top things to do in Dumfries and Galloway. In 2023, The Devil’s Porridge Museum was the Winner of the Celebrating Thriving Communities Award at the South of Scotland Thistle Award Regional Finals and in 2022 the museum was the Winner of Best Visitor Attraction Experience in the West of Scotland at the Thistle Award’s Regional Finals.

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Latest News

A collage of photos of The Devil's Porridge Museum's Cordite Club and a board game. The words "Monthly Roundup 19th August to 15th September 2024" also feature.News

Monthly Roundup 19th August to 15th September 2024

This Monthly Roundup sees the return of Cordite Club and Arts and Crafts club! Read on to find out more in our Monthly Roundup 19th August to 15th September 2024.…
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Youth Empowerment Programme

We are excited to announce that we have secured funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, Young Start, for our exciting mentorship programme.   Empower Your Future with Our Youth…

Exhibitions

Current Exhibition

Earth Day and how the museum helps the planet

By Calum Boyde Youth Council Member   Earth Day happens annually on April 22 and raises awareness of environmental issues and concerns while driving positive change in the world. Earth…
A colourful display of recycled materials.Current Exhibition

Climate Change Project Exhibition

The Devil's Porridge Museum's climate change project has been involving the local community in a variety of workshops and activities to raise awareness of climate change; highlighting the actions that…

Events

Poster for the Children's Halloween Party 2024, which is happening on Thursday 24th October 2024 from 6.30pm to 8pm for 6 to 12 years old. This event cost £3 per child plus booking fee.Events

Children’s Halloween Party 2024

Thursday 24th October 2024 6.30pm to 8pm 6 to 12 year olds Join us for our spook-tacular Children's Halloween Party 2024 at The Devil's Porridge Museum! Be sure to come…
Poster for two events for young people with Mostly Ghostly happening on Monday 21st October 2024. The first of these events "A Haunting Halloween at H.M. Factory Gretna" is aimed at 7 to 11 year olds. The second "Teens Event - Mostly Ghostly Presents... The Dark Side of H.M. Gretna" is for 11 to 15 year olds. Booking is essential. Tickets are £3 per young person plus a booking fee.Events

Mostly Ghostly at The Devil’s Porridge Museum 2024

We're delighted to be working with Mostly Ghostly to present the following two events for young people at The Devil's Porridge Museum as part of our Halloween activities for 2024.…
Poster for Arts and Crafts Club, which reads. "Starting on Monday 9th September 2024. Every Monday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. FREE ACTIVITY. Places are limited. Ideal for children age 7 to 11 years old. Book via email: education@devilsporridge.org.uk"Events

Arts and Crafts Club 2024

Our term-time Arts and Crafts Club is back on Monday 9th September 2024. It will be on every Monday from 3:30 to 4:30pm. It’s perfect for  7 to 11 year…
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Scottish Gaelic Classes

Do you fancy learning Scottish Gaelic? Do you know a few words and would like to learn more? Beginning from Tuesday 24th September 2024, Scottish Gaelic Classes will be running…

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