A Proud Heritage Dating Back to 1832 – Join us on a journey of graphite and pencil discovery. Located in Keswick – the home of the first pencil. Enter the museum through the replica graphite mine and take your picture with the world’s largest colour pencil. Discover the secret maps and compasses stored in pencils that were used by fighter pilots in WW2. Miniature pencil sculptures, the Queens diamond jubilee pencil, and historical displays of pencil packaging. Learn how pencils are made and try out your art skills in our art room.