Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derby

Name: Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Address: The Strand, Derby, DE1 1BS, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1332 641901

#3 among attractions in Derby

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Facts and practical information

Derby Museum and Art Gallery is a museum and art gallery in Derby, England. It was established in 1879, along with Derby Central Library, in a new building designed by Richard Knill Freeman and given to Derby by Michael Thomas Bass. The collection includes a gallery displaying many paintings by Joseph Wright of Derby; there is also a large display of Royal Crown Derby and other porcelain from Derby and the surrounding area. Further displays include archaeology, natural history, geology, military collections and world cultures. The Art Gallery was opened in 1882. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1879 (145 years ago)Coordinates: 52°55'23"N, 1°28'48"W

Address

The StrandArboretumDerby DE1 1BS United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1332 641901

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Day trips

Derby Museum and Art Gallery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Derbion, Derby Cathedral, St Mary's Bridge Chapel, Exeter Bridge.

0.4 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Derbion, Derby
10 min walk • Derbion is a large indoor shopping centre in Derby, England.
~900 ftNE
Place of worship with 16th-century tower
Derby Cathedral, Derby
5 min walk • The Cathedral Church of All Saints Derby, better known as Derby Cathedral, is a cathedral church in the city of Derby, England.
~1770 ftNE
Church
St Mary's Bridge Chapel, Derby
9 min walk • St Mary's Bridge Chapel is a Church of England chapel in Derby, England. It is a bridge chapel, one of only a small number of medieval age that survive in England. It is a Grade I listed building.
~1350 ftE
Bridge
Exeter Bridge, Derby
7 min walk • Exeter Bridge is a bridge in the centre of Derby spanning the River Derwent 200 metres south of the more modern Cathedral Green Footbridge.
~770 ftNE
Museum
Cathedral Quarter, Derby
4 min walk • The Cathedral Quarter is one of five areas within Derby city centre, based around the name of the Cathedral. It is bound by St Alkmund's Way and Ford Street to the north and west, the River Derwent to the east, and Albert Street, Victoria Street, Wardwick and Friargate to the south.
~810 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Guildhall Theatre, Derby
4 min walk • Derby Guildhall is a municipal building in the Market Place, Derby, England. It is a Grade II listed building.
~1340 ftNE
Watermill
Lombe's Mill, Derby
7 min walk • Lombe's Mill was the first successful silk throwing mill in Britain. It was built on an island on the River Derwent in Derby. It was built after John Lombe visited Piedmont in 1717 and returned to England with details of the Italian silk throwing machines – the filatoio and the torcitoio – and some Italian craftsmen.
0.4 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Derby Theatre, Derby
11 min walk • Derby Theatre is a theatre situated in Derby, England, located within the Derbion shopping centre. Formerly known as the Derby Playhouse, it was owned and run by Derby Playhouse Ltd from its opening in 1975 until 2008, when the company ceased operating after a period in administration.
0.4 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St John the Evangelist's Church, Derby
10 min walk • St John the Evangelist's Church, Derby is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Derby.
~790 ftE
Memorial
Derby War Memorial, Derby
4 min walk • The Derby War Memorial was designed by Charles Clayton Thompson and stands before the Derby Guildhall. It features a bronze figure of the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus in her arms by the sculptor George Arthur Walker. It was completed in 1924 and unveiled on 11 November 1924. Behind this bronze figure is a large Celtic cross.
~1250 ftSE
Church, Architecture
St Peter's Church, Derby
7 min walk • St Peter's in the City is a Church of England parish church in the city of Derby, UK. It is one of Derby's city centre churches which is in full use for worship. The church building dates from the 11th century. The tower has a peal of eight bells, which are rung before the Sunday morning services.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Derby Museum and Art Gallery open?

Derby Museum and Art Gallery is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Derby Museum and Art Gallery?

Nearby attractions include Derby Central Library, Derby (1 min walk), St Werburgh's Church, Derby (2 min walk), St. James Priory, Derby (4 min walk), Derby Baptist Chapel, Derby (4 min walk).

How to get to Derby Museum and Art Gallery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Derby Museum and Art Gallery:

Bus

The Strand • Lines: 8, 9, Allestree Blue, Allestree Green, Mickleover Blue, Mickleover Green, Swift, V1, V3, X38 (1 min walk)
Wardwick • Lines: Mickleover Blue, Mickleover Green, Swift, V1, V3 (1 min walk)

Train

Derby (23 min walk)