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Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Derby Museum and Art Gallery, The Strand

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Explore ancient Egyptian artefacts and hands-on archaeology exhibits at this fascinating museum in Derby's city centre, offering family-friendly galleries plus accessible facilities and an onsite café.

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Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 4:00 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What visitors say

Duncan Automatic Stop

Very interesting. Love the collection. Very nice cafetaria for having a good local meal for lunch. The archaeology is inspiring. Especially for me is the Roman period. Amazing finds. Also the geology they discovered around Derby.

3 months ago · via Google

Lok Pong Cheng

My second time to the gallery and I'm very glad to see the Wright of Derby Exhibition, see the 2 most famous paintings of his reunited in Derby, as well as some other works from private collections!

2 weeks ago · via Google

Tiana Miller

I really enjoyed my visit to Derby Museum. The archaeology section was full of interesting pieces and told the stories in a way that was easy to follow. The highlight for me was definitely Joseph Wright’s paintings, they were displayed beautifully and felt really special to see in person. The museum itself is easy to get around and has a nice mix of history and art. A great place to spend an afternoon.

11 months ago · via Google

Holly Bailey

A really lovely museum where the kids (and I) and had a really lovely couple of hours. It has lots of different exhibitions and the staff are really friendly and helpful. Especially the lady who I encountered on the front desk who made the museum visit extra special for my youngest who is autistic. Thank you for a lovely visit and some really lovely staff. Thank you so much x

4 months ago · via Google

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Visitors say this museum offers a wide variety of interesting exhibits, including a notable collection of Joseph Wright paintings, local history, and Egyptian mummies. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the delicious homemade scones and soup available in the cafe. Guests mention it's a great value, with free entry and engaging displays for all ages.

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At a glance

Address
The Strand, Derby, DE1 1BS Get directions
Category
Arts & Crafts Workshops
Guest rating
4.6 / 5 (1,705 reviews)
Suitable for
All Ages
Setting
Indoor
Good for children
Yes
Toilets on site
Yes
Destination
Derby