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Please be aware The Devil’s Porridge Museum and Café is closed from Monday 9th December 2024 for the festive season and will re-open on Monday 6th January 2025.

 

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.

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Monthly Roundup 21st October to 17th November 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…
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Crafted in Conflict

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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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