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Celebrating the area’s rich history of innovation, the Museum of Making in the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site is a contemporary space telling Derby’s 300-year history of making to inspire new creativity. Designed and made by the people and industries of Derby with exhibits, workshops, activities and events, there’s something here for everyone including a new café, shop and venue hire space. Here is a taster of some of the exhibitions and events we have coming up…

Image this page: Pirates – automata by Wanda Sowry © Steve Tanner Image opposite: © Derby Museums /Chris Seddon Photography Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

Until 13 March 2022 Museum of Making Booking essential, visit www.bit.ly/DMBOOK or call 01332 641901 Adults £4.50 / Under 16s FREE / Carers FREE / Derby Museums Friends and Members, Regular Volunteers, Art Pass, Museums Association and Students - £2.50 (with valid ID) Since 1979 Cabaret Mechanical Theatre (CMT) have played an integral role in the revival of automata and have supported a growing number of automata makers. Their visually stunning art, science and engineering exhibitions have been seen by millions of people worldwide. CMT are delighted to bring 30 automata from their collection to the Museum of Making this winter. This interactive educational experience is perfect for children, families, school groups and adults. The automata are made by 12 contemporary artists, including Paul Spooner, Carlos Zapata, Wanda Sowry and Fi Henshall. Marvel at the ingenious mechanisms, get inspired to make your own automata, and learn more about this wonderful art form.

Suitable for all. See Cabaret Mechanical Theatre for FREE! Entry to Cabaret Mechanical Theatre is FREE on the first Sunday of the month, on a first come first served basis – for any other days, please book as above. Full Steam Ahead: Revealing Railways Revealed

Saturday 22 January, 10am-4pm* Museum of Making FREE - Give What You Think

Join us for a terrific train extravaganza with lots to see and do for all. Find out about the fascinating history of the railways in the Railway Study Centre and from exhibiting guest railway organisations. Discover how model railways are made and have a go at some making activities. For younger visitors, there will be a railway-themed STEAM Tots and family trail to get your little ones all puffed out. Finally, meet the Lost Luggage Porters from Curious Cargo Street Theatre, as they try to find the railway station. Drop in event, suitable for all.

*Please note, events may be subject to change dependent on the latest Government guidance relating to Covid.

Please visit our website for details about the many other activities we have coming up: derbymuseums.org/whats-on. Politics in Art: The Arc is Long – LGBT+ History Month 2022

Friday 4-Sunday 6 February* Museum of Making Visit derbymuseums.org for prices and booking details

This LGBT+ History Month Derby Museums presents a series of talks, workshops and performance-based events on the theme of ‘Politics in Art’, including an evening of new queer writing as part of First Fridays, the return of LGB-Qwerty, Derby’s only LGBT+ spoken word and variety event, and OUTing the Past Festival on 5th February. Suitable for adults and young people.

For online activities, don’t forget to visit our microsite at: derbymuseumsfromhome.com.