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Immersive & Touring Exhibitions in Derby

This category leans towards a drive out to Nottingham rather than anything in Derby itself. New Art Exchange sits right opposite the Forest tram stop, free to visit, with a Saturday art club for hands-on making alongside the gallery shows. BACKLIT is a free contemporary space open Thursday to Sunday afternoons with step-free access throughout, and Surface Gallery puts on free exhibitions in a small space, though it only opens when a show is actually on. All three cost nothing, so this is an easy one for the budget. New Art Exchange has the most going on for families, with the toilets, cafe and parking to back up a longer visit, and the Saturday club gives children something to actually do rather than just look. BACKLIT suits anyone who wants a quieter browse with easy access. Surface Gallery is worth checking for opening times before you set off, since it only runs alongside current exhibitions.

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Historic brick building with large arched windows and parked cars on street below, clear blue sky.

Free

BACKLIT

Nottingham

A free contemporary art gallery in Nottingham with step-free access, open Thursday to Sunday afternoons.

Step-free access

Light-coloured dog on lead sits with people and other dogs at an outdoor gathering.

Chapel Street Arts Centre

Derby

A sales and information point at Chapel Street Arts Centre, useful for sorting out details or bookings rather than a visit in itself.

Free

New Art Exchange

Nottingham

Free gallery visits and a Saturday art club with hands-on making, right opposite the Forest tram stop.

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Free

Nottingham Society Of Artists

Nottingham · adults only (18+)

A free city centre gallery showing work from Nottingham's artists, open to over-18s only.

Free

Surface Gallery Limited

Nottingham

Free contemporary art shows in a small Nottingham gallery, open only when there's an exhibition on.

Good to know: immersive & touring exhibitions in Derby

Are any of them free?

Yes, BACKLIT, New Art Exchange, Nottingham Society Of Artists and Surface Gallery Limited are free to visit.

Whereabouts are they?

You'll find immersive & touring exhibitions in Nottingham and Derby. Every place we list is in or around Derby, and each listing has the full address and directions.