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Walk: The Summer Solstice Friday 21st June: 7:30 am - 9:00 am


Meet us at the entrance to Derby Museum and Art Gallery and join us for a walk on the longest day of the year. Enjoy this special early morning walk through the city as the sun comes up over Darley Park. Finish at the Terrace Cafe for an optional breakfast and refreshments before returning to the Museum.

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Under 5 Friday: Sun and Moon Friday 21st June: 10:00 am - 11:30 am


Learn about the Sun and Moon, sing some fun songs and take part in some fabulous craft activities.

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Enlightenment: Ideas that Changed the World Saturday 22nd June - Sunday 25th August: All Day


"Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see. Be curious." So said Stephen Hawking at the opening ceremony of the Paralympics last year. This exhibition brings together objects collected over the past three years through the HLF Collecting Cultures project in partnership with Buxton Museum and Art Gallery and Belper Museum.

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Talk: Joseph Wright and the Enlightenment Saturday 22nd June: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm


Join Jonathan Wallis, Assistant Head of Derby Museums, as he talks about the connections between Joseph Wright and other members of the Lunar Society including John Whitehurst during the exciting age of the Enlightenment.

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About Us

Derby Museums is a charitable trust responsible for the rich cultural and creative history of Derby. The Trust manages three sites: the City Museum and Art Gallery, Pickford’s House and The Silk Mill, and all art and collections are held and curated by the Trust.

Derby Museums,
Museum and Art Gallery,
The Strand,
Derby, DE1 1BS

01332 641901
info@derbymuseums.org

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