Pencil Factory

Very interesting place, small but lots of detail. Great quiz to do as you walk round. We were a very engaged group of 28 year olds

I visited the museum expecting to learn more about pure graphite and the process of how pencils are made, but unfortunately, I was disappointed. There was little to no information or demonstrations about graphite in its pure form, and I didn’t find a simple explanation of how the graphite is inserted into the pencil that would be easy for everyone to understand. The majority of the museum’s content focuses on the history of the factory itself and its involvement during WWII, rather than general knowledge about pencils or their manufacturing. While it was nice to receive free pencils after completing the questionnaire, the information provided was largely centered around the factory’s story rather than the broader topic of pencil making. Overall, it’s a nice place to visit, but it wasn’t quite what I expected. I hope the museum’s management reads this feedback and considers adjusting the exhibits to better match the expectations set. As it stands, the experience felt a bit misleading.

I enjoy the opportunity to browse at the factory shop. I was looking for specific pencils and the member of staff was very helpful when I couldn't find what I was after. There is a cafe and the museum itself all under the same roof.