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.

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A Busy Week at The Devils Porridge Museum

I have been lucky enough to enjoy a weeks work experience at the Devils Porridge museum, where I have been able to work with many people who have been extremely…

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Monthly Roundup 23rd March to 19th April 2026

Time for our next roundup. This Monthly Roundup is for 23rd March to 19th April 2026. Expect lots of Lego and an a couple of egg-citing craft workshops too! ***…

A red flower growing in The Devil's Porridge Museum's Dig For Victory garden. The Devil's Porridge Museum is in the background.

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Gardening Volunteer Needed

Would you like to help develop and maintain our ‘Dig for Victory’ garden at the Devil’s Porridge Museum? We’re looking for new volunteers to join the team and help care…

A map for Scotland's Porridge Tour held up inside The Devil's Porridge Museum. A large clock, the Mossband clock can be seen in the background.

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Porridge Map of Scotland

Fancy going on a porridge tour of Scotland? 🥣 We're proud to be featured in Visit Scotland's Porridge Map of Scotland! Our 'devil's porridge' may be too explosive…

Exhibitions

Nursey children holding up the artwork they made in Sewing Hope workshops at The Devil's Porridge Museum.

Climate Change & Museums Blog Current Exhibition News

Sewing Hope: A Month of Creativity and Connection

By Bohdan Bozhenko* Volunteer at The Devil’s Porridge Museum A Month of Creativity and Collaboration This month, Sewing Hope has been bursting with energy, creativity, and a strong…

Climate Change & Museums Blog Current Exhibition News

Sewing Hope: Quilts for Climate Change

By Bohdan Bozhenko* Volunteer at The Devil’s Porridge Museum Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, affecting communities worldwide. To raise awareness and inspire…

Events

A burnt out train carriage on a railway track with a person hosing it with water. This is a black and white archive photo from the past.

Events

The Quintinshill Tragedy Talk

When is The Quintinshill Tragedy Talk? Friday 22nd May 2026 at 7pm. This talk is free, but donations to support the work of the museum would be gratefully received. What will…

Arts and Crafts Club poster. This Club will be happening every Mondays from 3.30pm to 4.30pm. It is perfect for 7 to 11 year olds and booking is essential. To book please contact 01461 700021.

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Arts and Crafts Club 2026

When is Arts and Crafts Club? Arts and Crafts Club will return on Monday 13th April 2026. Arts and Crafts Club will be on every term-time Monday starting on Monday…

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Warhammer Club 2026

When is Warhammer Club? Tuesday evenings starting on Tuesday 13th January 2026. 6pm to 8pm. Who Can Come to Warhammer Club? This club is for everyone who has an interest…

A postcard with shields representing Canada, South Africa, India, Scotland, Australia and New Zealand from the past. There is a Burns quote which reads "an' man tae man, the world o'er, We'll brithers be for a' that."

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Exploring the Commonwealth, Migration and Home.

Join our Project: Exploring the Commonwealth, Migration and Home. Are you from a Commonwealth country or have Commonwealth heritage? Have you or your family migrated within or beyond the Commonwealth?…