Derby Museum and Art Gallery
BEST FOR
Ages 0+
ENTRY
Free
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Derby
What it’s like
Free city museum on The Strand - Joseph Wright gallery, Royal Lancers displays and a Coffee House.
Derby Museum and Art Gallery is free city-centre culture for a rainy half-day. The Joseph Wright Gallery holds the world's largest collection of his work, and the Royal Lancers Museum sits inside the Soldiers Story gallery.
Entry is free. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12-4pm; closed Mondays. The Coffee House in the Ceramics Gallery does family-friendly food, and there is a gift shop.
Nearest parking is Bold Lane (validate for a museum day rate). Main entrance is on The Strand opposite Sadler Gate - not through the library next door.
Facilities
Plan your visit
How much does Derby Museum and Art Gallery cost?
It's free to get in. Some extras are priced; the full list is on this page.
Is there parking?
Yes, there's parking on site.
Can we eat there?
Yes, there's a café.
How accessible is it?
The venue lists wheelchair access.
What ages is it best for?
The venue pitches it at ages 0+.
What if it rains?
You're covered, it's indoors.
How do we find it?
Offsite parking is available nearby at Bold Lane and Chapel Street car parks; parking cards can be validated at the Museum and Art Gallery for a discounted rate of £2.70 for a day. The nearest offsite car park is on Bold Lane, 50 metres from the museum, open 24 hours. Direct trains from London to Derby take less than two hours. Frequent bus services operated by Trent Barton and Arriva run into the city centre; Derby Bus Station is a 10 minute walk away. Bicycle racks are outside the museum entrance on The Strand. The main entrance is on The Strand, opposite the end of Sadler Gate and within view of Bold Lane car park; it is not possible to enter through the adjoining Derby Library.
Areas to explore
Joseph Wright Gallery
indoorsGallery housing the world's largest collection of works by 18th century artist Joseph Wright of Derby.
Royal Lancers Museum
indoorsAccredited museum located within the Soldiers Story gallery, displaying objects associated with the Royal Lancers regiment, also featuring material relating to the Sherwood Foresters and Derbyshire Yeomanry Regiments.
Also on site
Shop
indoorsMuseum shop selling souvenirs and gifts, including ceramics, jewellery, prints and children's toys, supporting local makers.
The Coffee House
indoorsFamily friendly cafe situated within the Ceramics Gallery, serving drinks and food from local suppliers.
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