Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Derby Museum and Art Gallery is located in the centre of Derby in Derbyshire. The museum was established in 1879 although the building it is housed in is more recent than that.

What is there to do at Derby Museum and Art Gallery?

The museum is home to a fascinating range of nationally important collections. This includes the world’s largest collection of work by the 18th-century artist Joseph Wright of Derby. You can delve into Derbyshire’s past in their archaeology gallery with fantastic finds from the earliest prehistory to the 18th century.

There is a collection of ceramics and some extraordinary objects from around the world. The natural history collection has nearly 2,000 specimens. You can explore their Ancient Egyptian collection including the famous mummies (I remember going to see these as a kid). Plus other galleries and annual events including family-friendly activities.

Important Information Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Is there food and drink available?

There is a cafe serving food and drinks.

What are the main things to do?

Museum with a large collection of Joseph Wright paintings and galleries covering archaeology, ceramics, natural history, Egyptian mummies and more. There are toilets and a cafe.