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Whether making a purchase online or in our onsite shops this Christmas, you will be supporting our work, keeping Derby Museums a free, safe and inspirational space for the people of Derby for years to come.
For people who are passionate about history and the heritage of Derby, joining the Derby Museums Friends is a great way for you to support Derby Museums. You will join a community of likeminded people whilst getting something in return.
Enjoy free tickets to our Friends programme of events and our programme of artist talks. You will also get 10% discount in our shops and cafes. As a Friend you will also receive an exclusive newsletter, The Orrery. Prices start from £12 per year with Lifetime membership also available.
The birds are a highlight for many visitors to the Museum and Art Gallery, each bird celebrating someone or a moment in time.
From £25, you can choose a bird to recognise a special person, remember a loved one, or to simply show your support for Derby Museums. A bird makes a great gift for a museum-goer or amateur ornithologist. Every bird purchased can help us to keep our activities running for children and families.
Remember a loved one! Whether they loved bird watching, were Derby born and bred or had a special connection to our work, we appreciate all supporters who choose to buy a bird in-memory.
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Choose from an array of quirky items at Pickfords’ House or the Museum of Making. Perhaps a playful toy theatre, a brick for that ‘solid’ someone in your life or even a Blue John paperweight. There really is an object for everyone, all celebrating the fascinating history of Derby and Derbyshire.
Your adoption can help ensure the objects continue to be cared for and preserved for future generations.
Celebrate your philanthropy with us!
Celebrate your commitment to culture and support for our work, with the opportunity to feature on our Giving Wall display at the Museum and Art Gallery. This is an ideal way to remember a loved one, celebrate a special occasion or simply show your support for Derby Museums.
In helping us to remain open, all donations, help us to continue to keep our doors open and deliver our award-winning learning programmes and activities for all ages.
Buy something beautiful from our shops
Visit our museum shops for Let’s MAKE Christmas. Visit our museum shops for Let’s MAKE Christmas. This year not only will we be featuring beautiful handmade gifts from local makers – we also want to spark your creative side. Make your own and somebody else’s Christmas with kits, books and unique gift ideas that inspire and bring out your inner maker.
Thank you! We wouldn’t be the same without supporters like you.
We want to thank you for your continued support of Derby Museums and ask that you consider the gift ideas we have below. We truly value you support, helping us to continue championing Derby’s cultural heritage.
