Our latest impact report (covering the period April 2022-March 2023) explores how we remain vital and relevant to our communities, and build on our success, providing hope for the future. 

At a time of a cost of living crisis, being able to visit local museums again and again, and for free, seems more important than ever. Our museums address global issues by contextualising local concerns, they fire creativity by learning through making and by being open civic spaces, they help people connect with others by sharing their stories. We know museums are good for you (our Social Return on Investment report proves that!) and they support people to learn new things, take notice of their world and give back to the community.

This year, building on the success of the Museum of Making, we have expanded our collections through stunning new acquisitions, broadened our audiences through new partnerships, events and exhibitions and deepened our relationships with local business.

We are a truly ‘civic’ museum.

Read Derby Museums’ Impact Report 2022-2023 here.

Cover image (c) Hydar Dewachi/Art Fund