Catalyst will open its doors free of charge on 14 and 15 September as part of the National Heritage Open Days campaign.
150 years ago the area surrounding Catalyst was a hive of industrial activity and the building that houses Catalyst was once part of Gossages Soap works.
Today the reclaimed woodlands, grasslands and watersides are an important haven for wildlife and a place for people to enjoy the countryside.
Come and take part in a guided walk at 12:00 noon or 2:30, exploring the routes and connections across the local area which still contains some fascinating artefacts, reminders of the once busy industrial site. Visit our archive room where you'll find some rarely seen artefacts from our museum collection and discover the connections between the local industry, the soap works and the families in our local community.
If that's not enough, you can explore the interactive gallery with a host of hands-on exhibits, you can learn about the local area or marvel at the 360 degree views from the glass-walled Observatory Gallery. You can even make your own bar of soap to take away!
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