Silk Museum

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Please note that Historic Paradise Mill is closing temporarily during an important programme of work.

In place of Mill tours you can visit the Silk Museum to learn about our collection of textiles and industrial machinery as well as discovering our Ancient Egyptian displays and artefacts. Paradise Mill will reopen again later this year.

Join an Up Close Tour of the Silk Museum where our expert guides look at all aspects of Mill life and silk production, the inspiring Pattern Books and the beauty of the textiles to the global phenomenon of silk.

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Guide Prices

Silk Museum Tours Adult £7.50, Concession £6.50, Under 16s free

Opening Times

2023 (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
Day	Times
Wednesday - Saturday	10:00	- 16:00

* **Please note that Paradise Mill is currently closed while important works are undertaken.**
The Silk Museum Shop is open Wednesday – Saturday 10-4pm – walk straight in, no need to visit the museum if you don’t want to.
The Jacquard Tea Room is open Wednesday – Saturday 10-4pm – walk straight into our family friendly Tea Room serving home-made cake and biscuits. Choose from a variety of teas and top quality filter coffee served in vintage china.

Directions

Road Directions

Follow brown signs, the nearest primary road is A523.

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Recent Reviews:

79philb
Macclesfield, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Solo travel
Guided walk
Saturday, 6th May 2023
I went on an excellent guided walk about the history of water in Macclesfield. Very entertaining and informative Read full review
Richard P
Montclair, New Jersey
Silk Museum - Great stop in Macclesfield
Tuesday, 4th July 2023
We love this place. First of all, Macclesfield is a fascinating small town in the midst of beautiful counrtyside. Its downtown is pedestrian friendly and we found some great places for lunch. The... Read full review
Pat G
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Solo travel
Interesting facts on silk history in Macclesfield ( and America)
Wednesday, 5th July 2023
Visited silk museum only. Exhibits well displayed. Interesting room on Egyptian artifacts. Was a bit out of keeping, but well displayed none the less. Staff enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Quite a... Read full review