Derby Museums is an independent trust and organisation run for, and on behalf of, the people of Derby. We provide a museums and arts …
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Feb 4, 2025
This museum is so super we stayed for four and half hours and still didn't see everything. We went primarily to see the Joseph Wright of Derby paintings which are beautifully presented with a floor p…Full review by Hildrhedge
Jan 18, 2025
Derby Museum and Art Gallery is a wonderful space, offering a wide variety of exhibits to explore. The collection is diverse, with something to pique everyone’s interest. A standout feature is the fa…Full review by Sightseer60114333508
Jan 11, 2025
Wedding ceremony for my fiancés nephew and his now wife! Beautiful setting and very professional indeed. Had speeches in another part of the museum with drinks etc and it was a glorious setting. Pho…Full review by 527lindseyg
There are quite a few activities for young children. The stuffed animals are of interest to all ages there is a table for children with paper and coloured pencils to draw what they have …
There are quite a few activities for young children. The stuffed animals are of interest to all ages there is a table for children with paper and coloured pencils to draw what they have seen and then they can pop it on the wall with the other children's pictures. There are drawers to pull out below the exhibits with information for either the child or guardian to read.
Joseph Wright wouldn't allow chimney's in his home as he feared the soot. Maybe it's I clever little nod to that? I also noticed the lack of chimneys. Thought it was a …
Joseph Wright wouldn't allow chimney's in his home as he feared the soot. Maybe it's I clever little nod to that? I also noticed the lack of chimneys. Thought it was a coincidence at first, but apparently not
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