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Introduction

The 'Victorian Teashop' facility is a huge bonus to our visitors and a great support to the museum's financial resouces. In some ways it has taken over from the museum itself, but visitors to the museum are always surprised by the beauty and excellence that awaits them upstairs above the teashop. Some renovation work is still to be done on the museum itself and has been slowed by external work on the rear of the property. In due course we will be relauching the museum. See: www.lifeinalens.com and also take a look at our Matlock Bath Report. Oh, and don't forget to Visit Matlock Bath.

Please note that our current opening times are 10.00am - 5.00pm Saturday, Sunday and Monday and some weekdays occassionally.

Although our museum is primarily dedicated to presenting the history of popular photography from its invention in 1839 to more recent times, it has a strong Victorian flavour and is presented as an informative entertainment for people of all ages and walks of life. It has often been said that there is something here for anyone with a natural interest and curiosity - perhaps because we have a true commitment to preserving history and presenting it in an accessible way.

The museum is situated in our Victorian building in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, dating from 1861 (shown below), which we renovated especially for the purpose and we have encouraged a Victorian ambiance throughout. Many visitors enjoy this aspect for its own sake and we have a growing display of mannequins in vintage dress from the Victorian and Edwardian periods to add a special depth to the atmosphere.

Life in a Lens has proven very popular among a very wide range of visitors to the scenic and historic village of Matlock Bath - so too has The Victorian Teashop.