Visit the Museum & Art Gallery
Opening Times
Entry to the Museum and Art Gallery is free.
If you are visiting as a group please contact us in advance to make sure we can accommodate your visit. If you are visiting as a group of adults please email info@derbymuseums.org or call 01332 641901. If you are visiting us as an educational trip, please contact learn@derbymuseums.org or call 01332 641901.
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday - 12– 4pm
Christmas Opening Times
Tuesday 24 December - Open 10am – 5pm
Wednesday 25 December – Closed - Bank Holiday
Thursday 26 December – Closed - Bank Holiday
Friday 27 December – Open 10am – 5pm
Saturday 28 December – Open 10am – 5pm
Sunday 29 December – Open 12pm – 4pm
Monday 30 December – Museum closed
Tuesday 31 December – Open 10am – 5pm
Wednesday 1 January – Closed - Bank Holiday
Thursday 2 January – Open 10am – 5pm
At Derby Museums we want everyone to be able to enjoy our exhibitions and events, and we have taken every measure to ensure that we are as open and accessible to as many people as possible.
See our full access statement below.
Address
The Strand
Derby
DE1 1BS
Car
Offsite parking is available nearby at Bold Lane and Chapel Street car parks and parking cards can be validated at the Museum and Art Gallery to give a discounted rate of £2.70 for a day. The nearest offsite car park is on Bold Lane, 50 metres from the museum. This car park is open twenty four hours a day.
Train
With a direct train from London to Derby, you can be at any of our museums in less than two hours!
Bus
There are frequent and regular bus services into the city centre, operated by Trent Barton and Arriva. Derby Bus Station is a 10 minute walk away.
Bike
There are bicycle racks outside the museum entrance on The Strand.
Finding the front door
The main entrance to the Museum and Art Gallery can be found on The Strand. The door is opposite the end of Sadler Gate and within view of Bold Lane car park. It is not possible to enter the building through the adjoining Derby Library.
Access
At Derby Museums we want everyone to be able to enjoy our exhibitions and events, and we have taken every measure to ensure that we are as open and accessible to as many people as possible.
See our full access statement here
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.
