A special exhibition commemorating the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death, will see 12 of the Renaissance Master’s great drawings from the Royal Collection go on display at Derby Museum and Art Gallery from 1st February to 6th May. Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing, organised by Royal Collection Trust, will give the […]
We have got together with our Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site partners to bring you some great discounts for a day out in Derbyshire. Show your 2019 ticket from Crich Tramway Museum, Strutts North Mill or Cromford Mills at our cafés in Pickford’s House or at the Museum and Art Gallery to get a […]
In 2018 we asked consultants Ann Sumner and Chezzy Brownen to explore how we might make Derby Museums the world Centre for Excellence for the artist Joseph Wright of Derby. Derby Museums has the worlds largest collection of work by Wright and is Designated a collection of national significance by Arts Council England. The report […]
The recent Celestial Ball at Derby Museums raised in excess of £11,000 towards the Museums’ £1million Endowment Campaign, which was then doubled by the Heritage Lottery Fund to an amazing £23,000. Billed as a night of sparkle and stars, the Celestial Ball paid tribute to the beautiful constellation drawings of John Flamsteed in Derby Museums’ […]
Derby Museums, in partnership with the Cathedral Quarter BID, are delighted to announce that the Derby Christmas Chilli Fiesta is set to return to the city on Saturday 1 December at the former central library building on The Wardwick. The Derby Christmas Chilli Fiesta will be a day of chilli mayhem featuring some of the […]
This weekend ‘Let’s MAKE Christmas’ launches at Derby Museum and Art Gallery shop, show-casing the work of the region’s most talented designers and makers in a celebration of contemporary craft. There is a fantastic range of beautiful products including prints, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, photography, glass and greetings cards. All are made locally and are not […]
The Mayor and Mayoress of Derby will welcome the prestigious Jacob Rivers Victoria Cross Group Medals back to the City of Derby later this week to mark the opening of a new exhibition about the First World War at Derby Museum and Art Gallery. The exhibition, Derby from War to Peace, has been created by […]
Derby Museums looks set to draw in the audiences this November with its first ever 80s Retro Arcade event, hosted in Derby’s former Central Library Building. Celebrating everything 1980s, the event will feature over 35 retro arcade games such as Space Invaders, Frogger, Donkey Kong and Paperboy, as well as four classic consoles. Visitors will […]
On 10th November, Derby Museums aims to repeat last year’s success of raising £11,500, which was then doubled by the Heritage Lottery Fund with this year’s Celestial Ball. A spearhead event in Derby Museums’ calendar, the Celestial Ball will be raising funds for the Derby Museums Endowment campaign, helping to secure the future of Derby’s […]
Derby Museums is teaming up with local photographer Ofilaye to capture portraits of people with their loved objects for a new digital display at the World Cultures gallery. In a museum full of objects, the ‘Objects of Love’ collection will focus on the emotional value people place on their belongings; the things people carry with […]
As the city celebrates Inspiring Derby week (Monday 18th June – Saturday 23rd June 2018), Derby Museums is delighted to announce that Midlands based engineering firm IMI plc have made a substantial donation, creating the basis for an exciting new competition – the Midlands Maker Challenge. The investment will allow the new Museum of Making […]
Derby Museum’s is delighted to accept the generous donation of £11,500 from the Mayor of Derby’s Charity. John Whitby the outgoing Mayor presented the cheque to Patricia Coleman – Chair of Derby Museums, the charity that manages Derby’s museums and collections. The gift will go towards Derby Museums’ Endowment fund, meaning it will be doubled […]
