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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.

Please ring to see if booking ahead is necessary during busy periods such as the school holidays.

Front cover of Springside book, by Jeannie Rothwell. It features an illustration of a house.News

Springside: A Story of Love, Loss, and Family During the Great War

Springside, a captivating novel by Jeannie Rothwell, is a historical narrative set against the backdrop of World War I. Drawing from real-life events and family history, Rothwell’s work delves into…
Collage of three photos of the Cordite Club Christmas Party, the Children's Christmas Party and the Craft your Christmas Workshop. Some text reads "Monthly Roundup 18th November to 15th December 2024.News

Monthly Roundup 18th November to 15th December 2024

The Devil's Porridge Museum is currently closed for the festive season (re-opening the 8th January 2025), we have a few more things to catch you up on in this roundup!…
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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…
Poster for Crafted in Conflict Trench Art exhibition to be held at The Devil's Porridge Museum. This exhibition is coming soon.Current Exhibition

Crafted in Conflict

We're delighted to introduce our Crafted in Conflict: Trench Art from the Front Lines and Beyond Exhibition. Trench Art is often associated with the First World War, but it also…
Poster for the Burns Supper at The Devil's Porridge Museum, which will be happening on Friday 24th January 2025 from 6pm to 8pm. Tickets are £17.50 (plus a £1.05 booking fee).Events

Burns Supper 2025

Friday 24th January 2025 6pm to 8pm Join us for a night of traditional Scottish food and entertainment at The Devil's Porridge Museum for our Burns Supper 2025. There will…
A diesel locomotive at MoD Eastriggs.Events

Shunt Locomotive Driver Experience

Every Thursday starting from 6th February 2025 ( Subject to availability. Please check online booking page for further information, including health and safety information). For over 100 years, MoD Eastriggs…
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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…
Some of the Devil's Porridge Museum's Cordite Club sat at tables with a Easter basket craft.Events

Cordite Club

Cordite Club will return on Monday 20th January 2025. Our Cordite Club is fortnightly lunchtime club for retired people who take part in bingo or tombola and an activity which…

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