Museums · East Midlands
Pickford's House Museum
In or near Horsley.
Pickford's House Museum — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Derby · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Pickford's House Museum is a museum located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Pickford's House Museum is located in the historic Georgian home of architect Joseph Pickford. The museum features a collection of toy theatres and offers visitors a glimpse into the architectural and cultural history of the Enlightenment period.
Place summary
Pickford's House Museum is a museum located in the East Midlands, postcode DE1. It is notable for its well-preserved Georgian architecture and offers insights into domestic life during that era. The museum showcases period rooms and exhibits related to the history of the building and its former inhabitants.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9243, -1.4859
- District
- Derby
- Parish
- Derby, unparished area
- Postcode
- DE1 1DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derby North
- Nearest railway station
- Derby — 1.8 km
- Official site
- derbymuseums.org
Sources
- osm: way/111553281 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pickford's House Museum?
- Pickford's House Museum is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE1 1DA), in the parish of Derby, unparished area.
- What is Pickford's House Museum?
- Pickford's House Museum — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pickford's House Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE1 1DA.
- Is Pickford's House Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Pickford's House Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pickford's House Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE1 1DA.