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Art & Museums
Whether you would like to explore the city's history, see Egyptian mummies or visit the biggest collection of Grand Prix cars in the world, there is truly something for everyone in Derby. Take a look...
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Come and learn about Derby's rich history including the famous Artist and Philosopher Joseph Wright.
View his internationally significant collection of paintings at the newly refurbished Joseph Wright of Derby Gallery.
Joseph Wright of Derby is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and innovative British artists of the 18th century and is recognised for his exquisite use of light to capture the spirit of the Enlightenment; a period when art, philosophy, science and industry seemed to be part of the same story.
Address: The Strand, Derby, DE1 1BS
Phone Number: 01332 641901 Derby Muesum & Art Gallery website>
National Sikh Heritage Centre & Holocaust Museum
The First Sikh Museum in the UK tells the story of the complex history of the Sikh heritage including tails of courage, sacrifice and genocide with the aid of real artefacts. It is also set to be home to a new Sikh War Memorial in 2012.
Great For...Learning the story of Sikhism
Address: Princes Street, Pear Tree, Derby, DE23 8NT
Phone Number: 0845 643 5513 Visit Website>
Pickford House - Derby City
Situated in one of Derby's finest Georgian townhouses, this charming museum relives the elegant Georgian times through fine style furnishings and decorations. Pickford House also has a costume display showing how fashions have changed through centuries.
Great For...Stepping Back in Time to the Georgian Era
Address: 41 Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1DA
Phone Number: 01332 715181 Pickford's House website>
QUAD Derby - Derby City
Derby's newest Arts and Media Centre, QUAD Derby provides year round exhibitions from local, national and international artists as well as being the home of the first BFI Mediatheque outside of London.
Great For...Modern Art and Film Archives
Address: Market Place, Cathedral Quarter, Derby, DE1 3AS
Phone Number: 01332 285444 Visit Website>
Royal Crown Derby Visitor Centre - Derby City
The Visitor Centre provides an insight into the history and the skills that go into making the internationally collected, and renowned, Royal Crown Derby china. Factory Tours are also available as well as the museum.
Great For...Collectors of Fine China
Address: 194 Osmaston Road, Derby, DE23 8JZ
Phone Number: 01332 712800 Visit Website>
Conkers Discovery Centre - Derbyshire
Conkers is an award winning attraction at The Heart of the National Forest with, a unique mix of indoor and outdoor experiences to keep the whole family engaged for hours! Includes the Enchanted Forest Adevnture Play Area.
Great For...Nature Lovers and Keen Explorers
Address...Rawden Road, Swadlincote, South Derbyshire, DE12 6GA
Phone Number: 01283 216633 Visit Website>
Crich Tramway Museum - Derbyshire
Nestling high up in the heart of Derbyshire overlooking the famous Derwent Valley, Crich Tramway Village is a lovingly restored period village that is also home to the National Tramway Museum and its world renowned archives.
Great For...Experiencing an Authentic Bygone Village
Address: Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP
Phone Number: 01773 854321 Visit Website>
Denby Pottery Visitor Centre - Derbyshire
The Visitor Centre offers a great mix of shopping, cookery demonstrations and the chance to tour their 200 year old factory. Visitors can also put their skills to the test by making your own pottery souvenir.
Great For...Exploring a Working Pottery Factory
Address: Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX
Phone Number: 01773 740799 Visit Website>
Donington Park Grand Prix Collection - Derbyshire
This is, quite simply, the largest showcase of Grand Prix racing cars in the world. With five halls containing over 130 exhibits, the collection illustarates the history of motorsport from the turn of the 20th Century.
Great For...Learning about Life in the Fast Lane
Address: Castle Donington, Derbshire, DE74 2RP
Phone Number: 01332 810048 Visit Website>
East Midlands Airport Aeropark - Derbyshire
The Aeropark is both an aviation museum and a viewing area where you can study the planes of yesteryear or watch the modern airliners of today taking-off and landing at East Midlands Airport.
Great For...Plane Enthusiasts
Address: Donnington, Derby, DE74 2TQ
Phone Number: n/a Visit Website>
National Trust Museum of Childhood - Derbyshire
Children and big kids alike will be fascinated by the Museum of Childhood. With eight new themed galleries, interactive displays and a multitude of toys, this museum is sure to bring out your inner child and keep the little ones enthralled for hours too.
Great For...Looking back at toys through time
Address: Sudbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5HT
Phone Number: 01283 585305 Visit Website>
