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Museum At The Mill

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Museum At The Mill

Photo: Albert Bridge  (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons

  • Explore the history of Mossley Mill's flax spinning industry
  • See original artefacts, images and archival film
  • View advertising history, precision tools and fabric samples
  • Displays in reception, main stairwell and museum room
  • Learn about mill workers' daily lives and stories

Museum at the Mill tells the story of Mossley Mill, once a flax spinning powerhouse central to Northern Ireland's industrial past. Woven into the fabric of the building itself, exhibits spread across the reception area, main stairwell and a dedicated museum room on the lower ground floor. You'll see original artefacts, images and archival film alongside items from the mill's own archive, including advertising material, precision tools and fabric samples, all set against views of the mill pond and chimney outside. It's a fitting stop for anyone curious about industrial heritage and the workers who kept the mill running. Located in Antrim and Newtownabbey, it's a Museums & Galleries attraction, with 2 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.

Practical details

Open
Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
Booking
Closed on New Year's Day, 12 July, Christmas Day and Boxing Day

From the attraction's own website on 26 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.

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