Description
Derby Museum & Art Gallery is a cultural hub in the city, home to fascinating collections that inspire curiosity and creativity. It is most famous for housing the world’s largest collection of works by Joseph Wright of Derby, showcasing the spirit of discovery from the 18th-century Enlightenment. Visitors can also explore diverse galleries featuring art, history, and stories of science, industry, and the military.
The museum includes highlights such as the Royal Lancers Museum and The Soldiers Story gallery, which bring history to life through military artifacts. Families can enjoy browsing the shop for unique locally made gifts and relaxing in the Coffee House for hearty food and drinks. The venue also offers stunning spaces for hire, suitable for events, meetings, weddings, or celebrations.
Entry to Derby Museum & Art Gallery is completely free, with additional paid parking available nearby at discounted rates.
With its mix of world-class art, engaging exhibits, and family-friendly facilities, Derby Museum & Art Gallery offers a rewarding day out. Whether you come for history, creativity, or simply to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, it’s a place that invites everyone to explore and think differently about the world.
Features
- Free
- Host birthday parties: No
Features
Derby Museums is home to the world’s largest collection of works by Joseph Wright of Derby but his art also graces the walls of some of the most famous galleries, including The Hermitage in St Petersburg, New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, Tate Britain, and the National Gallery of Victoria, Australia.
- Shop: Our beautiful shop at The Museum and Art Gallery is the perfect place to find that special souvenir from your visit or gift for family and friends. We are proud to support local makers and many of our ranges from ceramics to jewellery and prints to children’s toys are unique to us.
- The Coffee House: Situated within the Ceramics Gallery The Coffee House is family friendly space serving delicious drinks and wholesome, hearty food from local suppliers. The perfect end to your museum visit.
- Venue Hire: The Museum and Art Gallery has fabulous spaces and venues available to hire for your event, wedding, party, meeting or conference. Entertain clients with fine dining in the Wardwick space, host a networking event or board meeting in the newly refurbished World Collection Gallery. Perhaps you are looking to hold an extravagant celebratory party, a naming ceremony or celebration of life in a unique location? Whatever it is you’re searching for, Derby Museums has an inspirational space for you.
0.43 miles
