Film and Exhibition

An award winning film revealing the history of explosives and how they were produced at the Royal Gunpowder Mills.

The Film shows every 20 minutes throughout opening hours and is screened in the Lecture Theatre located on the second floor of the Main Exhibition Building.

Our interactive exhibition is the best way to understand the history surrounding the site and the science behind gunpowder.

As you work your way through the labyrinth of displays you can see the following:

• • How gunpowder originated from China and made its way to the UK
• • The difference between explosives and propellants
• • The ingredients that go into producing gunpowder and how the raw materials are gathered Life on board a battle ships gun deck
• • Interesting artefacts dug up on site
• • The way powder boats we used to transport gunpowder The Dam Busters bouncing bomb Preventing and what to do in the event of an explosion