Museums & Galleries · Keswick
The Devil's Porridge Museum
📍 DG12 6PD
Photo: James Johnstone from Ecclefechan, Scotland (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Story of HM Factory Gretna munitions factory in WWI
- Learn about the 30,000 workers, including 12,000 women
- Current State Management exhibition on government control of pubs
- 'Dig for Victory' garden maintained with volunteers
The Devil's Porridge Museum tells the remarkable story of HM Factory Gretna, the vast World War One munitions factory where thousands of workers, many of them women, mixed the explosive cordite known as 'the devil's porridge'. You can explore exhibitions such as the current State Management display, join clubs like Warhammer or Arts and Crafts, and see the museum's 'Dig for Victory' garden. It suits history enthusiasts, families and those interested in women's contribution to the war effort. The museum is open daily from 10am to 4.30pm, with tickets paid for on arrival. It's located in Dumfries and Galloway, near Annan station 3.7 miles away, with 35 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for those planning an overnight visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Daily 10am to 4.30pm, last entry 3.45pm
- Booking
- Pay for tickets on arrival
From the attraction's own website on 28 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Pet Friendly
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🚆 Or come by train
- Annan 3.7 miles
- Gretna Green 4.2 miles
- Wigton 10.8 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page