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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

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Pickford’s House

Opening Times

Monday Closed
Tuesday-Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday Closed

Address

41 Friar Gate
Derby
DE1 1DA

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Museum of Making

Opening Times

The Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill will open on Friday 21st May 2021.
Entry is free but, due to Covid restrictions, visitors will need to book a timeslot in advance.
Timeslots will be available to book from 10am on Tuesday 4th May. Tickets for our special exhibition 'Scale' will also be available to buy from this date.

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.

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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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Déda

A creative centre for dance, contemporary circus and outdoor performance.

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Derby Theatre

A regional producing theatre linked to the University of Derby.

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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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