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From the story of making in Derbyshire to the wonder of Joseph Wright and the secrets of the Georgian home, there’s always something new to discover when on a day out at one of our museums.
Museum & Art Gallery
Opening Times
Monday Closed
Tuesday-Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm
Address
The Strand
Derby
DE1 1BS
Pickford’s House
Opening Times
Monday Closed
Tuesday-Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday Closed
Address
41 Friar Gate
Derby
DE1 1DA
Museum of Making
Opening Times
The Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill is under construction and is due to open in spring 2021.
Monday - Sunday currently closed.
Address
Silk Mill Lane
Derby
DE1 3AF
FIND THE DOOR
Head across Cathedral Green towards the front of the Silk Mill. Look for the famous Bakewell Gates and enter through the large glass atrium entrance.
More things to do around Derby
While you are visiting Derby Museums why not see what other adventures are nearby.
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
The UNESCO inscribed World Heritage Site contains a fascinating series of historic mills including the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill.
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Quad
A centre for contemporary art, film, and the creative use of digital technologies. Image credit: Graham Lucas Commons.
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Sinfonia Viva
A virtuoso ensemble, connecting participants, communities and professional musicians together to create original and extraordinary creative musical experiences.
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Derby Cathedral
Host to important monuments of Derby’s past, such as the tomb of Bess of Hardwick, the wrought iron screen by Robert Bakewelland the memorial of Florence Nightingale.
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Royal Crown Derby Heritage Museum
The onsite museum showcases some of the most inspiring stories behind Royal Crown Derby, from its inception in 1750 to today.
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Baby People
A music and arts development organisation dedicated to Hip Hop and working to engage and support young people.
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