Galleries · East Midlands
Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Also known as: Músaem agus Gailearaí Ealaíne Derby
In or near Horsley.
Derby Museum and Art Gallery — museum and art gallery in Derby, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Derby · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Derby Museum and Art Gallery is located at postcode DE1 1BS, approximately 1.4 km from Derby railway station. Entry is free, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.
About
Derby Museum and Art Gallery is an art gallery in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1879. Designed by Richard Knill Freeman. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Owned by Derby City Council. Part of Derby Museums. Wikidata describes it as: "museum and art gallery in Derby, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.9229°, -1.4800°.
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Official information
Derby Museum and Art Gallery houses a significant collection of nationally important artworks, including the largest collection of pieces by the 18th-century artist Joseph Wright of Derby. Visitors can explore various galleries and exhibitions showcasing art and local history.
From the Wikipedia article
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.
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Background
History
but the dividing line with the newer building varied]] The museum can trace its start to the formation of the Derby Town and County Museum and Natural History Society on 10 February 1836. In 1839 a major exhibition was held at the Mechanics' Institute which contained many items including those from Joseph Strutt's collection. Many of these made their way into Derby Museum's collection. In 1863 the botanist Alexander Croall was appointed the first Librarian and Curator and the following year the museum and library were joined together. Croall left in 1875 The Derby Town and County Museum was transferred into the ownership of Derby Corporation in 1870, but there were difficulties in finding…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9229, -1.4800
- District
- Derby
- Parish
- Derby, unparished area
- Postcode
- DE1 1BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derby South
- Established
- 1879
- Nearest railway station
- Derby — 1.4 km
- Opening
- Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.derbymuseums.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q8012 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Derby Museum and Art Gallery (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Derby Museum Flowers 2475926344 d64a8a8f6e o.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Derby Museum and Art Gallery?
- Derby Museum and Art Gallery is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE1 1BS), in the parish of Derby, unparished area.
- What is Derby Museum and Art Gallery?
- Derby Museum and Art Gallery — museum and art gallery in Derby, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Derby Museum and Art Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE1 1BS.
- When was Derby Museum and Art Gallery built?
- Built or established in 1879. Designed by Richard Knill Freeman.
- Who owns Derby Museum and Art Gallery?
- Derby Museum and Art Gallery is owned by Derby City Council.
- Is Derby Museum and Art Gallery a listed building?
- Derby Museum and Art Gallery is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Derby Museum and Art Gallery free to visit?
- Yes, Derby Museum and Art Gallery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Derby Museum and Art Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE1 1BS.