What’s On July- September 2014
derbymuseums.org
cONtENtS The Nature Gallery
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Exhibitions
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Things to Do: Museum & Art Gallery
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Things to Do: The Silk Mill
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Things to Do: Pickford’s House
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Under 5’s, Art Hub and Creative Writing
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At a Glance and Information
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HELLO Welcome to Derby Museums! The last six months there has been great activity at the Museum and Art Gallery. In May we opened the Joseph Wright Institute, a combined gallery and research space enabling everyone to get close to our fabulous collections of work by Joseph Wright of Derby. Virtually all of the material we hold by the artist including prints, drawing and oil painting are now accessible to the public. The opening of the Institute coincided with our hosting of the exhibition ‘Joseph Wright of Derby: Bath and Beyond,’ which continues until August 31. From September we’ll be hosting an exhibition of sculpture by Denis O’Connor in which he discusses the notion of displacement and home. Originally from Ireland, Denis has lived in Derby for over 25 years and this exhibition is a personal exploration of feelings of belonging and longing. We are continuing our conversations with our visitors about developments to the new Nature Gallery. This summer there will be plenty of opportunities for you to contribute ideas and new perspectives to this project through our Nature Lab and workshops. Displays at Pickford’s House are being refreshed and central to this is a new exhibition of Lost Landscapes of Derby, watercolours from the collection amassed by Alfred Goodey. The pictures provide a glimpse of Derby through industrialisation, war, fire, and flood over two centuries. At the Silk Mill we are continuing to inspire the next generation of makers through our collections and stories of making and getting hands on using our digital manufacturing equipment in the Silk Mill workshop. If all this culture seems exhausting you’ll now be able to relax in The Coffee House amidst the displays of Derby porcelain, which opened in mid-June at the Museum and Art Gallery. Here at Derby Museums, we can provide enlightenment for the mind and refreshment for the body!
Executive Director, Derby Museums Trust
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tHE NatURE gaLLERY MUSEUM & ART GALLERY Creeping, crawling, rolling and flying … our Natural History collection is on the move and we’d love you to help shape our plans. We’ve had some amazing suggestions from you already and would like to continue the dialogue in our new nature project space. Over the coming months we will play and experiment with the possibilities for the new gallery and to trial some of your initial ideas. We’d like to work with you to develop the interpretation and select the specimens that will articulate the themes you’ve asked for. Drop into the project space to explore the plans with us and look out for a sequence of activities and handling sessions designed to inspire your curiosity. We’re always interested in what you’ve noticed about your own natural world and you’re welcome to leave your anecdotes, photographs, drawings and suggestions. The collection will begin to move in the Autumn so there’s plenty of time to join us. If you’d like to volunteer your time please email info@derbymuseums.org. Keep in touch with us @DMNature #DMNature dmnature.tumblr.com
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the Big Bug Bonanza! Saturday 26 July 11am-3pm Museum & Art Gallery To celebrate the second stage of our Nature Lab, the Museum and Art Gallery will be taken over by bugs, butterflies and mini beasts! Meet and handle the live bugs and insects that will be visiting for the day and get up close to our fascinating collection of specimens. Get inspired to create your very own colourful creatures in the Nature Lab. You can even come dressed as your favourite mini beast and have your face painted! FREE. No need to book, just drop in. Suitable for families
the colour of Nature Museum & Art Gallery from Saturday 26 July What’s the colour of nature for you? Help us shape the development of our Nature Gallery by responding to this question with photographs of the colour that most evokes the natural world for you. Pick up a Colour of Nature Viewfinder from the Nature Lab and join in the conversation. @DMNature #DMNature FREE Suitable for all
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EXHIBItIONS MUSEUM & ART GALLERY Joseph Wright of Derby: Bath and Beyond until 31 August Museum & Art Gallery FREE Joseph Wright ‘of Derby’ (1734-1797) lived and worked in Bath between November 1775 and June 1777. This brief and little-known episode in Wright’s life marked a crossroads in his career, yet it has never been explored in detail. ‘Joseph Wright of Derby: Bath and Beyond’ will place Wright in the context of the many artists, musicians, writers, business people and scientists living and working in the Georgian spa town and present for the first time a comprehensive view of his life and work during those eighteen months.
Wright Inspired Museum & Art Gallery FREE Joseph Wright’s work has long proven a rich source of inspiration for artists and makers. This exhibition brings together rarely seen paintings from our stores to trace the history of this fascination. Works by students from Burton College and Borrow Wood Primary School reflect the perspectives of a new generation of artists.
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Defining a Line: New Sculpture by Denis O’connor 20 September-23 November Museum & Art Gallery FREE Denis O’Connor’s small-scale steel sculptures reference the notions of ‘home’ and ‘displacement’ and are influenced by over 25 years of journeying between his homes in Derbyshire and Ireland. The new work plays with scale and creates a tension between the different sculptural forms, communicating opposites such as stable and unstable, comfortable and uncomfortable, real and unreal. Each of these scenarios tries to address notions of belonging, identity and home, using recognisable domestic objects such as chairs, ladders and houses.
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EXHIBItIONS PICKFORD’S HOUSE Highlights from the alfred goodey collection of Old Derby Pictures from 12 July Pickford’s House FREE Between 1936 and 1945, local art collector Alfred Goodey donated over 600 pictures of old Derby to the Museum and Art Gallery. Spanning three centuries, this incredible collection offers an unrivalled glimpse of the city through development, industrialisation, war, fire, and flood. This exhibition is the first of a series dedicated to Goodey’s collection, and features works by many of Derby’s celebrated local artists, including Alfred John Keene, Harold Gresley, and Ernest Townsend.
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Object In Focus from 26 July Pickford’s House FREE To celebrate the opening of a new café at the Museum & Art Gallery, our next ‘Object in Focus’ is an exquisite 18th Century cup and saucer. We invite you to focus on this single object from our collection and leave your memories, thoughts or creative responses.
18th century costume Pickford’s House FREE Come and discover Pickford’s House and it’s wonderful collection of authentic 18th Century costume.
Did you know that we have a beautiful garden at Pickford’s? It’s the perfect setting to eat your lunch or to take time out from busy city life.
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EVENtS & actIVItIES MUSEUM & ART GALLERY
gallery tours Saturday 23 August 10:15-11am Saturday 27 September 10:15-11am Discover the Joseph Wright Institute in an engaging tour that will show these incredible paintings in a whole new light. The role of the Institute is to improve access to and raise awareness of Joseph Wright and his work, locally, nationally and internationally. It will offer research opportunities, produce exhibitions and publications as well as a programme of activities catering for all audiences including schools and families, university academics and casual visitors. FREE. No need to book, just turn up. Suitable for adults
Dress to Impress Museum & Art Gallery This is your opportunity to put yourself in the picture by bringing the sumptuous gowns and dapper jackets found in Wright’s portraits to life. A selection of beautifully crafted, hand-made outf its are available in the Joseph Wright Institute in a range of sizes that ensure the whole family can get involved! FREE. Just drop in. Suitable for families.
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Joseph Wright’s 280th Birthday! Friday 15 August–Saturday 30 August Museum & Art Gallery Help us celebrate Joseph Wright’s 280th Birthday coming up on September 3! Look out for the recipe book in the Joseph Wright Institute for some 18th Century culinary inspiration and help design a unique celebration cake. The winning cake will be on sale in our café, The Coffee House, throughout the week of his Birthday.
create with Wright Museum & Art Gallery Create, draw and make in the Joseph Wright Institute amidst the inspirational surroundings containing works by one of the foremost artists of the Enlightenment. Feeling social? S har e y o ur dr e p h o to s ssing u , drawin p g s an d from w th o u gh h e n yo ts u visit u @derb s! y m u s eum s f acebo #JWoD ok.com /derby mu s eu ms
FREE. Just drop in. Suitable for all.
the Wright Kit Throughout August Museum & Art Gallery The Wright kit contains everything needed for the whole family to discover Joseph Wright in an exciting new way. Don’t forget to pick up a family friendly kit from reception on your way into the museum! FREE Suitable for families
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MUSEUM & ART GALLERY
FEStIVaL OF aRcHaEOLOgY Saturday 19 July
Bronze age Object Handling
collection conversations: Bronze age Log Boat
10am-3pm
1-2pm
Handle history in our developing Archaeology Gallery and learn about some of our fascinating Bronze Age artefacts.
The Log Boat is at the heart of Derby Museum’s rich collection. Jonathan Wallis, Head of Museums, will explore and analyse what the Log Boat reveals about the historic environment.
FREE Suitable for all
OBJEct StORIES Taking place on the last Friday of the month, the history and stories behind objects on display across our Museums and Galleries will be brought to life in a short discussion. Friday 25 July 2-2.30pm
Friday 26 September 2-2.30pm
Matt Edwards, Curator of Visual Art and Joseph Wright Study Room, will analyse Joseph Wright’s newly displayed drawings in The Study Centre.
Lucy Bamford, Senior Curator of Fine Art, explores the story of Ernest Townsend’s Refugee and the wider story of Derby’s role in helping Belgian refugees of WW1.
FREE Suitable for all
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FREE Suitable for all
FREE Suitable for adults
Object Identification and Valuation Day Saturday 13 September 11am-3pm Charles Hanson of BBC’s Antiques Road Trip and Bargain Hunt along with our Museum staff and experts from Hanson’s Auctioneers will be on hand to identify and value your own treasures and objects. FREE Suitable for all
Life Drawing: Mixed Levels Tuesday 16 September 10am-12.30pm The Derby Adult Learning Service will be delivering life drawing classes for all abilities! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn or new skill, or rekindle an existing passion for drawing. For further information on availability and pricing, please contact the Learner Helpline on; 01332 717900. Suitable for adults
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the Joseph Wright Study Room OPEN Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4.30pm Museum & Art Gallery FREE. Just drop in. Explore hundreds of original drawings by Joseph Wright and discover more about his life and world. As a destination for all, from casual visitors, families and academics – this space is a celebration of imagination and public curiosity.
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taLKS at the MUSEUM & aRt gaLLERY Wright Inspired ‘Brilliant with all colours’Vesuvius and the evolution of its image
Wright or Not Quite Wright?
Saturday 12 July 11am-12noon
Join Lucy Bamford, Senior Curator of Fine Art, for a talk that explores the curious, evolving, identity of copies after Joseph Wright’s work. A look at Wright’s techniques in more detail, as well as some of the different ways of detecting originals and imitations, and the wider debates and issues concerning the practise of copying.
Joseph Wright was not the only artist to be fascinated by Vesuvius. Dr James Hamilton, will examine the impact of the mountain on the visual arts and the evolution of its image from Roman times to today.
Wednesday 30 July 11am-12noon
Untwist the Sevenfold threads... Saturday 16 August 12noon-1pm Visual artist Jane Pepper will talk about her recent commission to develop wallpaper for the new Joseph Wright Study Room. Jane’s talk will describe her research into Joseph Wright of Derby and the process of translating her ideas into a final design.
Derbyshire people through the portraits of Joseph Wright Saturday 13 September 3pm Join Head of Museums, Jonathan Wallis, for a closer look at the people depicted by Joseph Wright of Derby, explore their connections to Derbyshire and the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
All talks are suitable for adults FREE. No need to book, just turn up.
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EVENtS & actIVItIES THE SILK MILL Things are really beginning to come together as we Re:Make the ground floor of the Silk Mill. During a period of great activity, our visitors have joined us in designing and manufacturing the elements needed for a flexible and inspirational museum space – living the principles of creativity, innovation and making that have always driven Derby. Our audiences, visitors, staff and makers-in-residence have made a formidable co-production team and we continue to develop activities which draw inspiration from our heritage stories and utilise our workshop resources. We continue to host diverse events and activities – from comedy nights to national conferences and international programmes. Young people have been aiming high during this year’s ArtScience Prize, where students from Derby have been exploring the topic ‘Energy of the Future’ with mentors drawn from science, arts and innovation fields. All of the groups have had outstanding ideas, with the ‘Algae Fuel’ team selected to travel with us to Paris to push their ideas even further with their ArtScience Prize peers from across the world in a week-long residency at Le Laboratoire. Read more about their journey and the developments here at the Silk Mill on Twitter and the project blog. Get involved by visiting us to explore the space, play at the #MakerBar or take part in workshops. Come and share our collective passion for creativity, innovation and making!
@derbysilkmill #remakemuseum derbymuseums.org/remake Visit the project blog and keep in touch with us on Twitter.
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RE:MaKE WORKSHOPS
3D Printing Sunday 6 July, 11.30am-2.30pm Sunday 21 September, 11.30am-2.30pm Learn how to use Google SketchUp to create a 3D design to print out and take home using the Ultimaker 3D printer.
Laser cutting Sunday 13 July 11.30am-2.30pm Sunday 28 September 11.30am-2.30pm Learn how to digitally design your own 2D vector image using Inkscape and laser cut your design to take away.
Let’s Make Something! Thursday 25 September 6-8pm Explore the world of making, one project at a time. Inspired by our collections and stories, Let’s Make Something brings you a variety of projects from leather work to animation, micro-controllers to soldering, to spark your imagination, whatever your age. All sessions are £10, please go to www.remakesilkmill.eventbrite.co.uk to book. Under 12’s must be accompanied by an adult
the Maker Bar Help yourself to materials from the hexagonal pods and use our mobile Maker Bar to experiment, design and make on-site in the world’s first factory. FREE Suitable for all
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Make and take
taLK Re: commission
Saturday 23 August 2-4pm
Thursday 18 September 6-8pm
Drop in and enjoy a workshop which is fun for all the family and take your ‘make’ home!
As The Silk Mill continues to evolve into an innovative centre of making, this exciting stage of the development includes the unveiling of two Artist Commissions within the space. Join Artists Paul Matosic and Seiko Kinoshita in conversation with Andrea Hadley-Johnson, Co-production Manager at Derby Museums, to discover more about these artistic installations.
FREE. Just drop in. Suitable for all
FREE Suitable for all
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Model Railway at Night
Events in association with Derby LIVE
Thursday 31 July 6-9pm
Following the fire at the Assembly Rooms in March, these events will now take place at The Silk Mill. Existing tickets remain valid. To book tickets visit derbylive.co.uk or call 01332 255800.
Come and experience the Model Railway in action during the evening, with the opportunity to get hands on with making! FREE Suitable for all
Object Stories Friday 29 August 2-2.30pm Discover how objects on display at The Silk Mill fit into the amazing story of making in Derby. FREE Suitable for all
Midland Railway Open Saturday 13 September 2-4pm An opportunity to see the Silk Mill’s model railway in action. Take a tour of the Midland Railway Study Centre and have a go at railway activities! FREE Suitable for all
Joel Dommett Practical Joker - Stand Up Tour 2014 Friday 25 July 8pm £11.25 Joel is one of the fastest rising stars on the UK comedy circuit having gained rave reviews for his debut solo Edinburgh show, Neon Hero, in 2011 and this his second show Nunchuck Silver Medalist 2002 in 2012. Joel was also in Skins on E4 but his hair was different and he doesn’t like to talk about it. Suitable for ages 16+
Preston Reed Saturday 13 September 8pm £13 Preston’s live shows are full of contrasts, by turns explosive and sweetly lyrical. He riffs with the conviction and guts of a rock band, yet plays with the subtlety of the most delicate of jazz pianists. There are no fancy gadgets or gimmicky FX - just 6 strings (or occasionally 12), two hands and a daring and innovative musical imagination that crosses all boundaries. Suitable for ages 16+
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EVENtS & actIVItIES PICKFORD’S HOUSE
MaIN EVENtS
tea time treats Tuesday 26 August 10am-12noon and 1-3pm Join us for a morning or afternoon filled with cake, craft and etiquette. Learn more about our Object in Focus, an 18th Century cup and saucer, make your own marvellous mini cake stand, and ice a cake to display on it! FREE, with donations for cake welcome Suitable for families
Domestic Life at Pickford’s House Saturday 30 August and Sunday 31 August 10am-4pm Join us at Pickford’s House for a weekend of discovery as the 18th century kitchen and garden comes to life with sights, colours and smells! Discover what life was like for the household staff in a Georgian Townhouse. The Georgian living history group will be ready to welcome you from 11am to 4pm where they will be experimenting with Georgian recipes and tending to their daily chores! On Sunday 31 August, explore the scents of Georgian costume by making a lovely lavender bag. FREE Suitable for all
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tUESDaY EVENtS Dress Up Dolls
Whirlygigs and Wotnots
Tuesday 29 July 10am-12noon and 1-3pm
Tuesday 5 August 10am-12noon and 1-3pm
Have a go at creating your own paper doll, complete with 18th Century outf it, inspired by our rich costume collection.
Make the most of summer breezes by making a wonderful windmill or a swirly streamer stick.
FREE Suitable for all
FREE Suitable for all
the Wonder of Watercolours Tuesday 12 August 10am-12noon and 1-3pm Be inspired by the Goodey’s on display and have a go at painting PIckford’s House. FREE Suitable for all
tHURSDaY EVENtS a compendium of georgian games Tuesday 19 August 10am-12noon and 1-3pm Join our Georgian games bonanza and discover games gone by. Make a toy from willow to play the game of Graces and lots more! FREE Suitable for families
cityscape
Bug Hunt
Thursday 24 July, Thursday 7 August, Thursday 21 August, Thursday 4 September
Thursday 31 July Thursday 14 August Thursday 28 August
10am-12noon and 1-3pm Come along and help us create a drawing that will look at historic and contemporary architecture. Watch our cityscapes expand as the weeks go by. FREE Suitable for all
10am-12noon and 1-3pm Where are all the friendly beasties hiding? Come and search for the bugs in our beautiful garden. Identify them and learn all about what they eat as you explore. You will also be able to make your very own beastly finger puppet to take home! FREE Suitable for families
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UNDER 5’S FRIDaY 10-11.30am Museum & Art Gallery FREE
FaMILY FRIDaYS 10-11.30am Museum & Art Gallery FREE
tHE aRt HUB 10am-3pm Museum & Art Gallery FREE
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Every Friday morning in term time we run an event for children aged between 2 and 5 years old, along with their parents and carer. Activities include stories, crafts, trails, songs, object handling and colouring with a different theme each week. Friday 4 July Friday 11 July Friday 18 July Friday 25 July Friday 5 September Friday 12 September Friday 19 September Friday 26 September
Star Spangled Banner Digging Roman Discovery Under the Sea Mini Artists Planes Overhead Clay Creations Hedgehog Hunt
Discover, create and make together every Friday throughout the summer whilst learning about our collection. Friday 1 August Friday 8 August Friday 15 August Friday 22 August Friday 29 August
Beautiful Butterflies Mummy Mayhem Tweet Tweet Woodland Creatures Viking Warriors
Every Wednesday during the summer holidays the Activity Room will be transformed in to a creative hub. Get inspired by objects from our collection and make your mark in this evolving project. Wednesday 30 July Wednesday 6 August Wednesday 13 August Wednesday 20 August Wednesday 27 August Wednesday 3 September
cREatIVE WRItINg Derwent Writers
Derbyshire Scriptwriters
PM Poets
Thursday: 3 July, 7 August and 4 September 1-3pm Museum & Art Gallery
Sunday: 6 July and 7 September 2-4pm Museum & Art Gallery
Tuesday: 8 July, 12 August and 9 September 1.30-3.30pm Museum & Art Gallery
This small, friendly writing group meets to improve their craft through practice, discussion and critique
This group offers members critical feedback on their scripts for screen, stage and radio. All welcome.
Discuss, share and create poetry in this monthly workshop. All welcome.
Contact: 01332 600553
Contact: info@derbyshirescriptwriters.com
Contact: 01332 382683 ken_hewitt@hotmail.co.uk
ÂŁ2 per session
ÂŁ2 monthly membership
FREE
Hello Hubmarine Thursdays: 10 July, 24 July, 7 August, 21 August, 4 September and 18 September 6-8pm The Silk Mill Come and be a part of a new writing community in the heart of Derby. Hello Hubmarine celebrate writing and develop opportunities to create and share work, perform, and write stories together. Book your FREE place here: www.hellohub.eventbrite.co.uk Suitable for 16+
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at a glance July Thursday 3
Derwent Writers
1-3pm
Museum & AG
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Friday 4
Under 5s Friday
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
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Sunday 6
3D Printing
11.30am-2.30pm
Silk Mill
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Sunday 6
Scriptwriters
2-4pm
Museum & AG
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Tuesday 8
PM Poets
1.30-3.30pm
Museum & AG
page 21
Thursday 10
Hello Hubmarine
6-8pm
The Silk Mill
page 21
Friday 11
Under 5s Friday
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 20
Saturday 12
Talk: Vesuvius
11am-12noon
Silk Mill
page 13
Sunday 13
Laser Cutting
11.30am-2.30pm
Silk Mill
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Friday 18
Under 5s Friday
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 20
Saturday 19
Object Handling
10am-3pm
Museum & AG
page 10
Saturday 19
Talk: Log Boat
1-2pm
Museum & AG
page 10
Thursday 24
Hello Hubmarine
6-8pm
Silk Mill
page 21
Thursday 24
Cityscape
10am-12/1-3pm
Pickford’s House
page 19
Friday 25
Under 5s Friday
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 20
Friday 25
Object Stories
2-2.30pm
Museum & AG
page 10
Friday 25
Joel Dommett
8pm
Silk Mill
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Saturday 26
Bug Bonanza
11am-3pm
Museum & AG
page 5
Tuesday 29
Dress Up Dolls
10am-12/1-3pm
Pickford’s House
page 19
Wednesday 30
Art Hub
10am-3pm
Museum & AG
page 20
Wednesday 30
Talk: Joseph Wright
11am-12noon
Museum & AG
page 13
Thursday 31
Bug Hunt
10am-12/1-3pm
Pickford’s House
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Thursday 31
Model Railway
6-9pm
Silk Mill
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August Friday 1
Family Friday
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
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Sunday 3
Scriptwriters
2-4pm
Museum & AG
page 21
Tuesday 5
Whirlygigs
10am-12/1-3pm
Pickford’s House
page 19
Wednesday 6
Art Hub
10am-3pm
Museum & AG
page 20
Thursday 7
Derwent Writers
1-3pm
Museum & AG
page 21
Thursday 7
Hello Hubmarine
6-8pm
Silk Mill
page 21
Thursday 7
Cityscape
10am-12/1-3pm
Pickford’s House
page 19
Friday 8
Family Friday
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 20
Tuesday 12
PM Poets
1.30-3.30pm
Museum & AG
page 21
Tuesday 12
Wonder of Watercolours
10am-12/1-3pm
Pickford’s House
page 19
Wednesday 13
Art Hub
10am-3pm
Museum & AG
page 20
Thursday 14
Bug Hunt
10am-12/1-3pm
Pickford’s House
page 19
Friday 15
Family Friday
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 20
Saturday 16
Talk: Jane Pepper
12noon-1pm
Museum & AG
page 13
Tuesday 19
Georgian Games
10am-12/1-3pm
Pickford’s House
page 19
Wednesday 20
Art Hub
10am-3pm
Museum & AG
page 20
Thursday 21
Cityscape
10am-12/1-3pm
Pickford’s House
page 19
Thursday 21
Hello Hubmarine
6-8pm
Silk Mill
page 21
Friday 22
Family Friday
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 20
Saturday 23
Tour: Joseph Wright
10.15-11am
Museum & AG
page 8
Saturday 23
Make and Take
2-4pm
Silk Mill
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Tuesday 26
Tea Time Treats
10am-12/1-3pm
Pickford’s House
page 18
Wednesday 27
Art Hub
10am-3pm
Museum & AG
page 20
Thursday 28
Bug Hunt
10am-12/1-3pm
Pickford’s House
page 19
Friday 29
Family Friday
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 20
Friday 29
Object Stories
2-2.30pm
Silk Mill
page 17
Saturday 30
Domestic Life
10am-4pm
Pickford’s House
page 18
Sunday 31
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September Wednesday 3
Art Hub
10am-13pm
Museum & AG
page 20
Thursday 4
Cityscape
10am-12/1-3pm
Pickford’s House
page 19
Thursday 4
Derwent Writers
1-3pm
Museum & AG
page 21
Thursday 4
Hello Hubmarine
6-8pm
Silk Mill
page 21
Friday 5
Family Friday
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 20
Sunday 7
Scriptwriters
2-4pm
Museum & AG
page 21
Tuesday 9
PM Poets
1.30-3.30pm
Museum & AG
page 21
Friday 12
Under 5s Friday
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 20
Saturday 13
Identification Day
11am-3pm
Museum & AG
page 11
Saturday 13
Model Railway
2-4pm
Silk Mill
page 17
Saturday 13
Talk: Joseph Wright
3pm
Museum & AG
page 13
Saturday 13
Preston Reed
8pm
Silk Mill
page 17
Tuesday 16
Life Drawing
10am-12.30pm
Museum & AG
page 11
Thursday 18
Hello Hubmarine
6-8pm
Silk Mill
page 21
Thursday 18
Talk: Re:Commission
6-8pm
Silk Mill
page 16
Friday 19
Under 5s Friday
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 20
Sunday 21
3D Printing
11.30am-2.30pm
Silk Mill
page 15
Thursday 25
Let’s Make Something!
6-8pm
Silk Mill
page 15
Friday 26
Under 5s Friday
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 20
Friday 26
Object Stories
2-2.30pm
Museum & AG
page 10
Saturday 27
Tour: Joseph Wright
10.15-11am
Museum & AG
page 8
Sunday 28
Laser Cutting
11.30am-2.30pm
Silk Mill
page 15
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tHE cOFFEE HOUSE Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm The aroma of Italian coffee beans and the fragrance of high quality teas will greet visitors entering The Coffee House, now open at the Museum & Art Gallery. Situated on the ground floor amidst the ceramics gallery, customers can indulge themselves in scrumptious locally sourced cakes and savouries, all made from fresh ingredients, whilst surrounded by fine examples of eighteen century Derby porcelain - a delight in itself! So whether your choice is a skinny latte followed by a calorific cake, we are sure to cater for every taste!
VENUE HIRE Derby Museums is a source of innovation and inspiration, let us enlighten you! We have a range of spaces to choose from including our atmospheric Joseph Wright Gallery, home to the world’s largest collection of Joseph Wright paintings or The Silk Mill which highlights Derby’s important history in making. There is a venue here at Derby Museums to suit everyone’s needs whether it is our learning suite for an activity session or even the whole museum for a corporate event, we will help you choose what is right for you. For more information or to discuss a booking please contact us on 01332 641901.
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