Join our exclusive group and help us to create world class cultural experiences for the people of Derby.

Joining our Business Network is a great way to help us to create a vibrant community, demonstrate your commitment to education, cultural enrichment and building skills for the future, whilst enjoying the benefits of joining a network of like-minded professionals at our quarterly informal business events.

Member benefits:

• Networking: Invitations to four exclusive member networking events throughout the year including curator tours, brunches and social gatherings
• Access: Behind the scenes tours and invitations to exhibition previews
• Culture: Free admission to ticketed exhibitions with opportunities to see items not on public display and learn more about how Derby and Derbyshire’s rich history formed the vibrant city of today

Each membership covers up to two people to join Business Network events. Annual membership costs £1,000. Individual members are also welcome.

Upcoming events:

• Dress to Impress! Accessories of the 18^th Century with Janine Derbyshire at Pickford’s House 9:30 – 11am on Wednesday 22 October 2025

Looking ahead, following feedback from network members, plans for 2026 are well underway, including talks from Joe Smith of British Geological Survey and Angela Tarnowski, curator of The Royal Lancers Museum.

If you are interested in becoming a corporate member, email Jennifer Cuadrado at jennifer@derbymuseums.org, or phone 01332 641901. If you wish to purchase a membership, please visit our online shop or set up your annual Direct Debit here.

Headline sponsors: 

Current Members

We would like to thank the following members for joining our Network:

Fulton Partnership

Including our individual supporters:

• Brian Ashby
• Peter Cowley
• Ian and Sylvia Morgan

Your support is vital to us. Thank you.

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