Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Derby Museum and Art Gallery houses important and attractive collections, covering Derby porcelain, paintings, archaeology, history, local regiments, geology and wildlife.

The highlight of the paintings collection is the world's finest representation of the work of the celebrated 18th-century artist Joseph Wright of Derby, including portraits, landscapes, subjects from literature and scenes of industry and scientific equipment that represent this exciting period of pioneering discovery. The museum's varied temporary exhibitions programme provides regularly changing shows.


Art we've helped buy at Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Venue details

Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Strand, Derby Derbyshire DE1 1BS 01332 641900 www.derby.gov.uk/museums

Entry details

Free entry to all
Free exhibitions to all

Tue – Sat, 10am – 5pm
Sun, 1 – 4pm

Closed 25 Dec – 3 Jan

Share this article