What’s On November 2017 - February 2018 www.derbymuseums.org
CONTENTS Exhibitions page 4-17 Regular activities page 18-19 Spend Christmas with us
page 20
More Fantastic Events
page 21
February Half Term
page 22-23
More Fantastic Events
page 24-26
Information and At A Glance
page 27-35
Bridge through a Cavern, Moonlight by Joseph Wright of Derby, (1734–1797), is back on display in the Joseph Wright Gallery, at the Museum and Art Gallery.
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HELLO This winter there’s a wealth of opportunity for visitors to look differently at the world. We welcome an ARTIST ROOMS exhibition by influential British artist, Richard Long. Richard uses natural materials to explore the relationship between natural forms and the landscape. We hope visitors will make a ready connection between this exhibition and our natural history collections to be inspired by nature. At Pickford’s House, the Energetic programme will examine how the extraction of fossil fuels and use of energy shaped Derbyshire’s landscape, society and culture. Photographs, artwork and objects, curated by our team together with University students, show how we might adapt to more sustainable forms of energy and climate change. Complementing Richard Long’s response to nature will be an exhibition of work by Marion Adnams, the Derby-born surrealist. Adnams was little recognised in her lifetime but her work is in many public collections in the UK. This will be the first retrospective of her work, which is both curious and dream-like, and draws on a particular vision of nature. If these exhibitions point to a connectivity of humans and the natural world, our new permanent display Your Place in The World is all about a common human condition. The gallery is a timely reappraisal of our World Cultures collection featuring material from Asia, Africa, the Americas and the Pacific, and its presentation has involved hundreds of people from around the city. This winter there are plenty of opportunities for visitors to have their say about how these objects make them think, feel or do. The creation of a new Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill reaches a key milestone, as last month it was confirmed that all £16.4m of funding for the project is now in place. We’re really looking forward to building a unique museum which will be inspired by the makers of the past, made by the makers, empowers the makers of the future. Whether it’s nature or the human-made - at Derby Museums there is a world of discovery on your doorstep.
Executive Director, Derby Museums Trust
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ARTIST ROOMS
RICHARD LONG DRAWN FROM THE LAND 2 December 2017 - 4 March 2018 Museum & Art Gallery ADMISSION: Give What You Think Influential British artist Richard Long (b. 1945) makes art based on the action of walking in the natural landscape. Since the 1960s, he has created works in remote regions in Britain and all over the world, which are documented by photography or words. He has used maps, drawn lines, and taken photographs to articulate processes of measuring time and space. This exhibition, drawn from the ARTIST ROOMS collection, is an opportunity to explore the artist’s radical re-thinking of art and landscape, set against the backdrop of Derby and the Peak District. The ARTIST ROOMS collection of modern and contemporary art is displayed across the UK in solo exhibitions that showcase the work of more than 40 major artists. The touring programme gives young people the chance to get involved in creative projects, discover more about art and learn new skills. Since 2009, 40 million people have visited more than 150 displays at over 75 museums and galleries. Jointly owned by the National Galleries of Scotland and Tate, ARTIST ROOMS was established through The d’Offay Donation in 2008, with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Art Fund, and the Scottish and British Governments. The ARTIST ROOMS touring programme is delivered by the National Galleries of Scotland and Tate in a partnership with Ferens Art Gallery until 2019, supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, by Art Fund and by the National Lottery through Creative Scotland.
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Richard Long Cornish Slate Ellipse 2009. © Richard Long. All Rights Reserved, DACS 2017 ARTIST ROOMS Tate and National Galleries of Scotland. Acquired jointly through The d’Offay Donation with assistance from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and Art Fund 2008 Photo © National Galleries of Scotland (Antonia Reeve)
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EXHIBITION ACTIVITIES WALKS AND TOURS Family Art and Photo Walk Sunday 14 January 10.30am-12noon Meet at The Silk Mill Let your creative juices flow in this fun and interactive art and photo walk! Create your own temporary art using natural objects found in the landscape around Derby and capture your artistic journey as you walk. This is a family friendly event and families are encouraged to attend together. Wear suitable clothing for walking and don’t forget to bring a camera or camera phone. £3 + booking fee. Children free. To book, please go to www.bit.ly/DMBOOK Suitable for families with children ages 6+
Exhibition Tour Wednesday 17 January 2-3pm Museum & Art Gallery Join Jonathan Wallis, Head of Museums, for a discussion and closer look at the work of Richard Long, with an in depth exploration of the pieces on display. £4: Adults | £2.50: Students + booking fee To book, please go to www.bit.ly/DMBOOK Suitable for all
Word Walk and Workshop (whatever the weather!) Sunday 28 January 2-4pm Meet at The Silk Mill, finish at the Museum & Art Gallery Every walk has a story! Explore your surroundings and take part in this guided afternoon walk around Derby, stimulating your own creative responses to create and share your very own Richard Long inspired text work, as part of National Storytelling Week. £3 + booking fee. To book, please go to www.bit.ly/DMBOOK Suitable for ages 12+
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HANDS ON FUN The Art Hub: Natural Materials Wednesday 20 December 10am-12noon and 1-3pm Museum & Art Gallery Join us at the Art Hub in the Museum & Art Gallery as we explore different creative techniques and processes - there is always something new to try in this artist led session. Be inspired by Richard Long to create your very own artwork. FREE - donations welcome Suitable for families
Gravel Art Workshop Saturday 20 January 1-2pm and 3-4pm Museum & Art Gallery From a single stone much is possible. In this artist led session we’ll explore the use of gravel as a medium to create gravel sculptures, patterns and sequences. £3 + booking fee. To book, please go to www.bit.ly/DMBOOK Suitable ages 8+
STEAM Tots Saturday 6 January 1.30-3pm Museum & Art Gallery This sensory exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths) will be continuing at the Museum & Art Gallery. Play, make and learn together amongst our historic collections in this activity designed especially for 2-5year olds and their grown-ups! FREE - donations welcome Suitable for families
Tots Make & Do: Block Designs
Family Friday: Stones and Circles
Friday 19 January 10-11.30am Museum & Art Gallery
Friday 23 February 10-11.30am Museum & Art Gallery
Tots Make and Do is a weekly session where we welcome 2-5 year olds and their grown-ups for crafts, games and stories inspired by our fabulous collections. Use the STEAM Tots blocks to create floor art. Along with a craft activity inspired by the work of Richard Long.
Explore natural materials and processes to create a Richard Long inspired artwork. FREE - donations welcome Suitable for families
FREE - donations welcome Suitable for 2-5 year olds and their grown-ups!
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EXHIBITION M A JO R R E T T H E F IR S T
ADNAMS’ F M A R IO N O E IV T C E ROSP
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Marion Adnams - A Singular Woman 2 December 2017 - 4 March 2018 Museum & Art Gallery ADMISSION: Give What You Think Marion Adnams was born in Derby in 1898 where she remained, for the most part, until her death, aged ninety six. During the course of her long life, she forged a reputation as a painter of deeply distinctive and dream like visions inspired by the Surrealist movement. Adnams exhibited almost continuously in London and many regional art galleries from the late 1930s and examples of her work can be found in numerous public collections. Despite this, her work is largely forgotten today. This important exhibition brings together the full and diverse range of her art for the first time in almost fifty years in a bid to recapture the legacy of this most remarkable artist. This exhibition was made possible with support from Art Fund. This exhibition was curated in partnership with Val Wood, independent researcher, and Teresa Forde, Senior Lecturer in Film and Media at the University of Derby.
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This page: Alter Ego, by Marion Adnams, 1945, oil on panel. © Derby Museums Trust / the artist’s estate. Left: ‘For Lo, Winter is Past’, by Marion Adnams, 1963, oil on board. © Derby Museums Trust/ the artist’s estate.
EXHIBITION ACTIVITIES Marion Adnams: Surreal Family Fun Day Saturday 13 January 11am-12.30pm and 1-3pm Museum & Art Gallery Join us and let your imagination fly as we celebrate the weird and wonderful world of Surrealism. Help artist Tan Draig to create life-size paper sculptures inspired by Marion Adnams’ paintings of mysterious paper ladies; have a go at the Surrealist drawing game known as ‘Exquisite Corpse’, or simply pop along to enjoy the exhibition together as a family. Come in fancy dress and win a prize - the more bizarre the better! FREE - donations welcome Suitable for all
DERBY MUSEUMS
FRIENDS
SYMPOSIUM Marion Adnams Symposium Wednesday 7 March 1-6pm University of Derby, Markeaton Campus A unique opportunity to explore the life and work of Marion Adnams further, including her involvement in the Midland Art Group, as well as broader linked themes, such as the exhibition and representation of women artists. FREE - To book, please go to www.bit.ly/DMBOOK Suitable for adults
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TALK Marion and her Circle Saturday 3 February 11.30am-12.30pm Museum & Art Gallery In this illustrated talk, exhibition co-curator and independent researcher, Val Wood, explores the artist’s links with her contemporaries, including her involvement in the Midland Art Group. £4: Adults | £2.50: Students + booking fee. FREE: Derby Museums Friends To book, please go to www.bit.ly/DMBOOK Suitable for all
TALKS Marion Adnams - an introduction Thursday 7 December 1-2pm Museum & Art Gallery Join exhibition co-curator, and independent researcher, Val Wood, for an introduction to Marion Adnams, her life and work. £4: Adults | £2.50: Students + booking fee. To book, please go to www.bit.ly/DMBOOK Suitable for all
Drawn Inspiration Thursday 28 December Thursday 25 January Thursday 22 February 11am-12noon Museum & Art Gallery Special, themed editions of this popular activity, inspired by Marion Adnams’ approach to drawing. Booking essential, limited places. £4: Adults / £2.50: Students Please call 01332 641901 to book. Suitable for adults. All abilities welcome.
The Art Hub: Exquisite Corpse Wednesday 21 February 10am-12noon and 1-3pm Museum & Art Gallery Surrealist artists played a collaborative game known as ‘Exquisite Corpse’. Join in with other visitors and see what you can create together. The results are often bizarre and very funny! FREE - donations welcome Suitable for all
Women of Imagination - the work of Women Surrealist artists Saturday 27 January 1.30-2.30pm Museum & Art Gallery A talk by artist and storyteller Danny Morrell that illustrates the role of women artists in Surrealism, placing in context the work of Derby’s own Marion Adnams. £4: Adults | £2.50: Students + booking fee. To book, please go to www.bit.ly/DMBOOK Suitable for all
Paper Sculpture Workshop Saturday 24 February 11am-1pm: 5-8 years 2-4pm: 9-14 years Museum & Art Gallery Join local sculptor Tan Draig to learn the skills and techniques of paper sculpture.Have a go at creating your own paper figure to take home. £3 + booking fee. To book, please go to www.bit.ly/DMBOOK
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EXHIBITIONS Derbyshire Unearthed Part 1: Artefacts
until 4 February 2018
Part 2: Coins and Coin Hoards 10 February -22 April 2018
Museum & Art Gallery FREE - donations welcome This two-part exhibition celebrates the 20th anniversary of the implementation of the Treasure Act and the founding of the Portable Antiquities Scheme with a display of Treasure objects from Derby Museums’ collection that were discovered by the public in the local area, such as beautiful medieval gold jewellery, a Viking silver ingot and hoards of Roman coins. This exhibition forms part of the national ‘20 Years of Treasure’ celebrations organised in partnership with the British Museum. Go to www.derbymuseums.org to find out more.
Museum Explorer Saturday 25 November 2-3.30pm Museum & Art Gallery Explore the museum and find pieces of history spread around the galleries. What might you discover when the pieces are put back together? FREE - To book, please go to www.bit.ly/DMBOOK Suitable for families
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Derbyshire Unearthed: Design your own currency!
Derbyshire Unearthed: Make your own Talisman!
Thursday 22 February 11am-12.30pm Museum & Art Gallery
Thursday 22 February 1.30-3pm Museum & Art Gallery
Be inspired by our collection and join us for a workshop to design your own currency.
Make you own talisman, an object that brings you good luck! A chance to upcycle and charge your talisman with energy, enthusiasm and magical powers.
FREE - donations welcome Suitable for all
FREE - donations welcome Suitable for all
LAST CHANCE TO SEE Dear Reader, An exhibition of paintings by Eleanor Watson the winner of the seventh Jonathan Vickers Fine Art Award. until 19 November Museum & Art Gallery ADMISSION: Give What You Think Responding to the theme of ‘The Changing Faces of Derbyshire’ Eleanor’s new body of work celebrates the lives of some of the women who have helped to make the county what it is today. Through her depictions of landscapes, interiors, still lifes, and film stills Eleanor provides us with a different perspective by which to consider the legacy of these extraordinary women.
A Curious Turn
until 19 November Museum & Art Gallery ADMISSION: Give What You Think A Curious Turn presents automata by leading makers of the last 40 years that range from the humorous to the macabre and from the playful to the satirical. Works on show take a look at key automata makers such as Rowland Emett, famous for creating the elaborate inventions of Caractacus Potts in the film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968). Automata are moving mechanical sculptures that are brought magically to life by sequences of cogs, cams, and levers. Visitors will be able to turn, push and crank to see many of the pieces in action, while newly commissioned films will show other pieces in motion.
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EXHIBITIONS Chai in the City until 18 November Pickford’s House FREE - donations welcome Artcore’s project Chai and the City, dovetails into Britain’s celebration of the 70th anniversary of India’s Independence. It is comprised of two exhibitions linked together organically, showcasing artworks from 16 artists from both the UK and India on themes that closely link the two countries. The Indo-Saracenic architecture in India, designed by British architects, is the topic of an evocative exhibition of photographs of Baroda’s impressive Indo-Saracenic heritage; the other exhibition focuses on the popular culture and history of drinking tea/chai in both countries, but in completely different ways. Artists have created painted story-books and ceramics that celebrate the tea-culture.
Chai in the City Tea Party Saturday 18 November 11am-3pm Pickford’s House Join us for a Chai and the City Tea Party focusing on bringing people together to share aspects of drinking tea, explore different tea drinking traditions and taste varieties of tea from around the world. FREE - donations welcome
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Energetic
Energy Engineer
Saturday 9 December - Saturday 10 February Pickford’s House ADMISSION: Give What You Think
Saturday 3 February 1-3.30pm Pickford’s House
Set in the beautiful historic surroundings of Pickford’s House, Energetic pulls together stunning photography, thought-provoking artworks and objects from Derby Museums’ collection to consider the energy stories hidden inside everyday objects and actions.
Make your own Green Energy Device to take home.
Energetic forms part of the Stories of Change project, which aims to stimulate lively conversations about energy by looking in a fresh way at its past, present and future. The project draws on history, literature and the arts to encourage a more imaginative approach to current and future energy choices, built around stories.
£5 + booking fee. To book, please go to www.bit.ly/DMBOOK Suitable for families with children aged 10+
Energy Yoga Saturday 13 January 11am-12noon and 1pm-2pm Pickford’s House Come and re-energise after the festive period in this family friendly yoga session, inspired by the explorations of energy in the Stories of Change exhibition. Mats provided £2 + booking fee. To book, please go to www.bit.ly/DMBOOK Suitable for families
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AN EMERGING EXHIBITION YOUR PLACE IN THE WORLD Museum & Art Gallery FREE An invitation to help shape our new World Cultures gallery. Working closely with you, we’d like to share 100s of collection objects from around the world in a dynamic new space. This new gallery will explore the stories and themes that are important to you. The project space is open daily so please drop by to join in; we’ll be sharing ideas as they develop. Please join in on our twitter feed @DMWorldCulture.
As part of the project we’ve been taking museum objects out for a walk on the streets of Derby. Let us know where you would like us to walk to!
SHARING DAYS
FREE - donations welcome. Suitable for all No need to book, just drop in.
Edition 5: Sound and Music
Edition 6: Materials, texture, comfort and colour
Saturday 11 November 11am-3pm Museum & Art Gallery
Saturday 18 November 11am-3pm Museum & Art Gallery
Drop into the project space to make some noise inspired by world instruments in the collection and the sounds they make. Handle instruments from the collection and make your very own instrument to take away. Capture and mix sounds to help shape a gallery soundscape with Adam McCready from Poetical Machines.
A invitation to celebrate and explore the next phase of the new World Cultures Gallery. Come along to experience what has been co-designed so far and start to populate the space with your own thoughts and feelings. Make, play, learn and be part of the new gallery as we look at the colours, textures and materials of the collection.
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Edition 7: Beyond the label Saturday 20 January 11am-3pm Museum & Art Gallery How might we reveal and share the many stories that each object holds? Have a go at making a mini gallery guide, write a label, test interactive tools or interview an object. We’re interested in what you think and feel about the objects, the people who collected them and the emerging gallery themes.
Conservation Days 7, 14, 21, 28 November 5, 12 and 19 December 9, 16, 23 and 30 January 10am-1pm Museum & Art Gallery Conservation isn’t just behind the scenes, it is the scene! Over the next few months, objects from our fascinating World Cultures collection are being prepared for exhibition, live in the new gallery space. Drop in and see the work being carried out by our team of volunteer conservators. Feel free to ask questions and perhaps get involved yourself. FREE Suitable for all
Tots Make and Do
Handling History
Drawn Inspiration
Friday 24 November Colours
Tuesday 5 December Tuesday 16 January Tuesday 13 February
Thursday 30 November 11am-12noon Museum & Art Gallery
10.30-11am Museum & Art Gallery
Join us as we take a closer look at the World Cultures collection, in this artist-led activity, aimed at adults of all artistic abilities. For more information please go to page 24.
Friday 12 January Patterns and Symbols Friday 16 February Chinese New Year 10-11.30am Museum & Art Gallery Tots Make and Do is a weekly session where we welcome 2-5 year olds and their grown-ups for crafts, games and stories inspired by our fabulous collections. FREE - donations welcome. Suitable for 2-5 year olds and their grown ups!
Handling History is our regular object handling morning where you can get up close to some historic objects from our collection. FREE - donations welcome Suitable for all
Booking essential, limited places. £4: Adults / £2.50: Students. Please call 01332 641901 to book. Suitable for adults. All abilities welcome.
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REGULAR ACTIVITIES TUESDAYS
GEORGIAN JOLLIES
We invite you to come and are be inspired by the people who have lived and worked in this beautiful home in times gone by. Hear their stories, and take part in some extra special activities inspired by their time in the house.
10am-12noon and 1-3pm Pickford’s House FREE - donations welcome Suitable for all
Tuesday 19 December Tuesday 20 February Thursday 22 February
HANDLING HISTORY
Handling History is our regular object handling morning where you can get up close to some historic objects from our collection.
10.30-11am Museum & Art Gallery FREE - donations welcome Suitable for all
Tuesday 7 November and Tuesday 21 November Tuesday 5 December and Tuesday 19 December Tuesday 2 January, Tuesday 16 January and Tuesday 30 January Tuesday 13 February and Tuesday 27 February
Pickford’s Family Fun & Games Peter Perez Burdett Mary Pickford
WEDNESDAYS
THE ART HUB
Join us at the Art Hub in the Museum & Art Gallery as we explore different creative techniques and processes - there is always something new to try in this artist led session.
10am-12noon and 1-3pm Museum & Art Gallery FREE - donations welcome Suitable for all
Wednesday 20 December Wednesday 27 December Wednesday 21 February
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Natural Materials Shapes Exquisite Corpse
FRIDAYS
TOTS MAKE AND DO
Tots Make and Do is a weekly session where we welcome 2-5 year olds and their grown-ups for crafts, games and stories inspired by our fabulous collections.
10-11.30am Museum & Art Gallery FREE - donations welcome Suitable for 2-5 year olds and their grown-ups!
Friday 3 November Friday 10 November Friday 17 November Friday 24 November Friday 1 December Friday 8 December Friday 15 December Friday 5 January Friday 12 January Friday 19 January Friday 26 January Friday 2 February Friday 9 February Friday 16 February
FAMILY FRIDAY
During the holidays, Tots Make and Do transforms into Family Friday, a space where the whole family is welcome to play and create together.
10-11.30am Museum & Art Gallery FREE - donations welcome Suitable for all
Friday 22 December Friday 23 February
Wright Colour Look at You Wobbly Wheels World Cultures: Colours Winter Animals Collage Cards Gift Wrapped New Year Designs World Cultures: Patterns and Symbols Block Designers Finders Keepers A Wright Old Story Heart of Gold World Cultures: Chinese New Year
Christmas Crafts Stones and Circles
SATURDAYS
STEAM TOTS
Play, make and learn together amongst our historic collections in this sensory exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths).
1.30-3pm Museum & Art Gallery FREE - donations welcome Suitable for 2-5 year olds and their grown-ups!
Saturday 4 November Saturday 16 December Saturday 6 January Saturday 3 February
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SPEND CHRISTMAS WITH US A Very (Un)Grimm Christmas Fayre! Saturday 2 December 10am-4pm Pickford’s House Once upon a time… Pickford’s House came to life with the festive sights and sounds of a Georgian Christmas! Join us as we get into the Christmas spirit at this annual favourite, this year inspired by the Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales, first published in 1812. Enjoy family activities inspired by the Grimm Brothers’ household tales, visit Santa and enjoy festive food and drink all with a sprinkle of fairy tale magic this Christmas. FREE – donations welcome Suitable for families This event will help raise money for the Derby Museums Endowment, helping to secure the long term future of Derby Museums for everyone. Every pound raised will be doubled by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Christmas Chatter Thursday 28 December 2-3pm Museum & Art Gallery A lighthearted discussion of what art is. Jonathan Wallis, Head of Museums, leads the discussion that will hopefully wake up the mind after the Christmas festivities. Discuss the definition of art from the earliest times to today, from all across the world. £4: Adults | £2.50: Students + booking fee. To book, please go to www.bit.ly/DMBOOK
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MORE FANTASTIC EVENTS A Voyage of Discovery: Unearthing hidden treasures of Derbyshire Saturday 25 November 7-9pm Museum & Art Gallery Enjoy a special evening in the company of celebrity auctioneer Charles Hanson in the beautiful setting of the Joseph Wright Gallery. Charles will enlighten guests with his tales of adventure and surprise as a celebrity auctioneer in the County of Derbyshire and the many treasures he has revealed along the way. This event will help raise money for the Derby Museums Endowment, helping to secure the long term future of Derby Museums for everyone. Every pound raised will be doubled by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Introduction to Furniture Making 5 day Workshop - 13 - 17 November 9am- 4pm each day The Silk Mill
£15 / £10* + booking fee. To book, please go to www.bit.ly/DMBOOK (includes refreshments) *Discount applies if you join our Derby Museums’ Friends Scheme prior to booking tickets. This offer applies to new members only.
A GREAT GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS!
This course is designed to provide an introduction to contemporary and traditional methods and techniques used in bespoke furniture making. In crafting a small hand-built birch ply and hardwood cabinet, students will learn a range of techniques including mortise and tenon jointing, marking out, hand planing, chisel work, hinge cutting, circular sawing and finishing skills. Suitable for adults £200 + booking fee per person. To book, please go to www.bit.ly/DMBOOK
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FEBRUARY HALF TERM Nature in Focus: Pangolin Day! Saturday 17 February 10am-3pm Museum & Art Gallery Celebrate our Nature Gallery mascot with our special Pangolin Day event. Enjoy pangolin activities and stories with our Nature Ambassadors and the author Rachel Shaw, author of Pipisin the Pangolin. Please see our website for the activities we have planned for the day.
© Andy Thornton
FREE - donations welcome Suitable for all
Georgian Jollies Tuesday 20 February 10am-12noon and 1-3pm Pickford’s House This spring, we are being inspired by the people who have lived and worked in this beautiful home in times gone by. Hear the story of Peter Berez Burdett and take part in some extra special activities inspired by his time in the house. FREE - donations welcome Suitable for all
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The Art Hub: Exquisite Corpse
Derbyshire Unearthed: Design your own currency!
Wednesday 21 February 10am-12noon and 1-3pm Museum & Art Gallery
Thursday 22 February 11am-12.30pm Museum & Art Gallery
Surrealist artists played a collaborative game known as ‘Exquisite Corpse’. Join in with other visitors and see what you can create together. The results are often bizarre and very funny!
Be inspired by our collection and join us for a workshop to design your own currency.
FREE - donations welcome Suitable for all
FREE - donations welcome Suitable for all
Georgian Jollies Thursday 22 February 10am-12noon and 1-3pm Pickford’s House
A Soldier’s Life Tuesday 20 February - Friday 23 February 11am-2pm each day Museum & Art Gallery Meet some local soldiers in our Soldiers’ Story Gallery, try on some equipment and find out what life is like in the modern army.
This spring, we are being inspired by the people who have lived and worked in this beautiful home in times gone by. Hear the story of Mary Pickford and take part in some extra special activities inspired by her time in the house. FREE - donations welcome Suitable for all
FREE - donations welcome Suitable for all
Derbyshire Unearthed: Make your own Talisman!
Family Friday: Stones and Circles
Thursday 22 February 1.30-3pm Museum & Art Gallery
Friday 23 February 10-11.30am Museum & Art Gallery
Make you own talisman, an object that brings you good luck! A chance to upcycle and charge your talisman with energy, enthusiasm and magical powers.
Explore natural materials and processes to create a Richard Long inspired art work!
FREE - donations welcome Suitable for all
FREE - donations welcome Suitable for all
Paper Sculpture Workshop Saturday 24 February 11am-1pm: 5-8 years 2-4pm: 9-14 years Museum & Art Gallery Join local sculptor Tan Draig to learn the skills and techniques of paper sculpture. Have a go at creating your own paper figure to take home. £3 + booking fee. To book, please go to www.bit.ly/DMBOOK
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MORE FANTASTIC EVENTS Knit a Poppy Saturday 4 November 11am-3pm Museum & Art Gallery Join Royal British Legion volunteers and help knit 7,000 poppies - the approximate number of Derbyshire people who lost their lives in WW1. The knitted poppies will tour venues around Derbyshire in 2018 to commemorate 100 years since the end of WW1. FREE - donations welcome Suitable for all
Crafternoon Tea: Festive Wreath Making Saturday 11 November 10.30am-12.30pm Friday 24 November 1-3pm Saturday 25 November 10.15am-12.15pm Pickford’s House £20
Crafternoon Tea: Jewellery Bead Basics Saturday 27 January 10.15am-12.15pm Pickford’s House £20
All materials, tea and cake included. To book, please call 07881613955 or email crafternoonteas@outlook.com
Adult Drawing Class: Drawn Inspiration Thursdays 30 November, 28 December, 25 January and 22 February 11am-12noon Museum & Art Gallery This artist-led activity is aimed at adults of all artistic abilities, from complete beginners through to confident sketchers! Each month, we will be looking at new drawing techniques as we draw inspiration from the outstanding collections on display. Booking essential, limited places. £4: Adults | £2.50: Students. Please call 01332 641901 to book. Suitable for adults. All abilities welcome.
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Hanson’s Valuation Days Wednesdays 1 November, 6 December and 7 February 10am-12noon Pickford’s House Come along and meet a member of the Hanson’s valuation team who will be available to advise on antiques, jewellery, coins, ceramics and more! FREE - donations welcome Refreshments available Suitable for adults
Erasmus Darwin and Enlightenment in Derby Saturday 18 November 2-3pm Museum & Art Gallery Join Professor Paul Elliot, Reader in Modern History at the University of Derby, for a talk titled “Faith and Freedom - Thinking Outside the Box.” This event has been organised in conjunction with Derby Multi-Faith Centre. £4: Adults | £2.50: Students + booking fee. To book, please go to www.bit.ly/DMBOOK Suitable for all
Dissolving borders - Building bridges Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 November Museum & Art Gallery FREE - donations welcome This pop-up exhibition explores migration, citizenship and ‘Our Heritage’, and connects four generations. Young people and community members have recorded real life experiences and stories through interviews. The world on the move, post 1945, capturing facts of how Indian Independence and World War II related to migration to Derby and how life has changed over the decades. This exhibition is one of a series marking the 70th anniversary of Indian Independence.
EVERY WEEK Beyond the Velvet Rope Every Wednesday Tour begins at 10.30am Pickford’s House Guided tour of Pickford’s House with a costumed member of the team. FREE - donations welcome
Suitable for all
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MORE FANTASTIC EVENTS The Vintage Weigh & Pay with LouLou’s Sunday 5 November 11am-4pm (10am for Early Bird Access) The Silk Mill The Vintage Weigh & Pay is the perfect way to fill your wardrobes without breaking the bank. Browse and buy vintage clothing from the 1960s-1980s and the best part, you only pay for the weight! Entry £1.50 | £3 Early bird entry (10am access) Suitable for all www.thevintagefair.com
Derby Christmas Chilli Festival Saturday 2 December 10am-4pm The Silk Mill Join Chilli Fest UK for a lip smacking, mouth burning, mind blowing and ice melting day of chilli mayhem! Dine, drink, taste and purchase chilli products as well as watch the “Clash of The Titans” chilli eating competition! £2. To book tickets, go to www.bit.ly/derbychilli
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Mama Meet & Christmas Market Sunday 3 December 11am-4pm The Silk Mill Come along to a family friendly Christmas market, full to the brim with all things festive. Shop from over 40 local quality brands, selling unique and personalised children’s products and more. For a stress free shopping experience we bring you a sensory play group for ages 5 and under, a children’s mini cinema, screening Christmas classics, and delicious home made confectionery from a range of local cafés. Adults: £2 | Children: FREE Suitable for all
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LOVE YOUR MUSEUM
STUCK FOR CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS?
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - BUY A BIRD
Treat a special someone to a unique gift this Christmas. Show your support for Derby Museums and Buy A Bird!
Choose the perfect Christmas gift this year by Buying a Bird. For a minimum donation of ÂŁ25 you can buy a bird, inspired by our collections with a name of your choice printed beneath. Pick a chirpy Robin, a wise Owl, or even a majestic Peregrine falcon and visit your bird whenever the museum is open. Your donations help support our activity programme for children and families. Thank you. Contact us on 01332 641901 or visit www.derbymuseums.org to find out more.
CAN YOU HELP? Donate
Community
Legacy
Every penny counts to keep Derby Museums Fantastic and Free. Donate at www.derbymuseums.org or for more information contact jennifer@derbymuseums.org
From Rotary Clubs to schools, we would love you to be involved in supporting Derby Museum. Contact jennifer@derbymuseums.org to find out more and to book us in for a guest talk.
After providing for your loved ones in your will, please consider leaving Derby Museums a share of what is left. Contact jennifer@derbymuseums.org
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ENCHANTED FOREST CHRISTMAS SHOP This Christmas sees the return of our popular seasonal shop at Pickford’s House. Step into our Enchanted Forest full of Christmas critters and woodland magic. It’s time to get inspired with wonderful festive gifts and decorations for all the family. Open until 23 December Our beautiful shop at the Museum and Art Gallery is the perfect place to pick up a totally unique gift. From ceramics and jewellery by local makers to beautiful stationery and books, we’ve got Christmas covered.
ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN Supporting Derby Museums’ Future Derby Museums has been awarded a Heritage Endowment Grant by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Over the next four years Derby Museums aims to raise £1 million that will be matched pound for pound by the Heritage Lottery Fund. This will create a £2 million Endowment Fund that will be permanently invested to provide an income to help to support Derby Museums’ long term future. You can make a donation to our Endowment Fund at any time in our special box at the Museum and Art Gallery. Every £1 donated will be doubled by the Heritage Lottery Fund. If you would like to talk to us about making a larger donation please contact Jennifer on 01332 641901 or email jennifer@derbymuseums.org.
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Access Families are always welcome at Derby Museums. See an exhibition, take part in an activity or simply take some time to relax in our cafés – there’s always something to see and do. All of our galleries at The Museum & Art Gallery and The Silk Mill are buggy and wheelchair accessible. Pickford’s House has limited access but our friendly staff will be more than happy to help accommodate you in any way they can. For full access details, please go to www.derbymuseums.org or call 01332 641901.
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By Car
By Rail
Derby Bus Station is a short walk away from all three museums. Pickford’s House is on routes 5, 28 & 29 and many bus routes pass close to the other two museums.
The Museum & Art Gallery and The Silk Mill have no parking facilities but there are plenty of car parks and spaces for Blue Badge holders nearby. Limited blue badge parking is available at The Silk Mill. Pickford’s House has its own free car park accessed from Agard Street.
Derby Railway Station is 1.2 miles away, approximately a 20 minute walk.
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VISIT US Museum & Art Gallery
Pickford’s House
The Silk Mill
Opening Times
Opening Times
Opening Times
The Strand, Derby, DE1 1BS 01332 641901
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 12-4pm
41 Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1DA 01332 641901
Tuesday- Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday CLOSED
Silk Mill Lane, Derby, DE1 3AF 01332 641901 CLOSED. See below.
as Opening Times
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THE SILK MILL Derby Silk Mill is midway through a five year £16.4m programme to create the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Derby City Council and Arts Council England. The Silk Mill is now closed to the public but is available to hire for corporate events and private celebrations. You can find venue hire on www.derbymuseums.org. From 2018 the building will undergo a full redevelopment and is scheduled to reopen fully in 2020, bringing thousands of visitors to the city each year. Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill will display fascinating items from Derby's rich industrial history, celebrating the makers of the past; and will be designed to empower makers of the future through inspirational environments for learning programmes and activities. If you are interested in helping to ‘make’ the Museum of Making please contact gemma@derbymuseums.org for volunteer and co-production opportunities. We would love your support!
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AT A GLANCE November Friday 3
Tots Make & Do
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 19
Saturday 4
Knit a Poppy
11am-3pm
Museum & AG
page 24
Saturday 4
STEAM Tots
1.30-3pm
Museum & AG
page 19
Sunday 5
Vintage Weigh & Pay
10am-4pm
The Silk Mill
page 26
Tuesday 7
Conservation Day
10am-1pm
Museum & AG
page 17
Tuesday 7
Handling History
10.30-11am
Museum & AG
page 18
Wednesday 8
Pickford’s Tour
10.30am
Pickford’s House
page 25
Friday 10
Tots Make & Do
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 19
Saturday 11
Crafternoon Tea
10.30am-12.30pm
Pickford’s House
page 24
Saturday 11
Sharing Day
11am-3pm
Museum & AG
page 16
Mon 13 - Fri 17
Furniture Making
9am-4pm
The Silk Mill
page 21
Tuesday 14
Conservation Day
10am-1pm
Museum & AG
page 17
Wednesday 15
Pickford’s Tour
10.30am
Pickford’s House
page 25
Friday 17
Tots Make & Do
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 19
Saturday 18
Chai Tea Party
11am-3pm
Pickford’s House
page 14
Saturday 18
Sharing Day
11am-3pm
Museum & AG
page 16
Saturday 18
Talk: Erasmus Darwin 2-3pm
Museum & AG
page 25
Tuesday 21
Conservation Day
10am-1pm
Museum & AG
page 17
Tuesday 21
Handling History
10.30-11am
Museum & AG
page 18
Wednesday 22
Pickford’s Tour
10.30am
Pickford’s House
page 25
Friday 24
Tots Make & Do
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 19
Friday 24
Crafternoon Tea
1-3pm
Pickford’s House
page 24
Saturday 25
Dissolving Boarders
10am-5pm
Museum & AG
page 25
Saturday 25
Crafternoon Tea
10.15am-12.15pm
Pickford’s House
page 24
Saturday 25
Museum Explorer
2-3.30pm
Museum & AG
page 12
Saturday 25
Voyage of Discovery
7-9pm
Museum & AG
page 21
Sunday 26
Dissolving Boarders
12noon-4pm
Museum & AG
page 25
Tuesday 28
Conservation Day
10am-1pm
Museum & AG
page 17
Wednesday 29
Pickford’s Tour
10.30am
Pickford’s House
page 25
Thursday 30
Drawn Inspiration
11am-12noon
Museum & AG
page 24
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December Friday 1
Tots Make & Do
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 19
Saturday 2
Pickford’s Christmas
10am-4pm
Pickford’s House
page 20
Saturday 2
Chilli Festival
10am-4pm
The Silk Mill
page 26
Sunday 3
Mama Meet
11am-4pm
The Silk Mill
page 26
Tuesday 5
Conservation Day
10am-1pm
Museum & AG
page 17
Tuesday 5
Handling History
10.30-11am
Museum & AG
page 18
Wednesday 6
Valuation Day
10am-12noon
Pickford’s House
page 24
Wednesday 6
Pickford’s Tour
10.30am
Pickford’s House
page 11
Thursday 7
Exhibition Tour
1-2pm
Museum & AG
page 11
Friday 8
Tots Make & Do
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 19
Tuesday 12
Conservation Day
10am-1pm
Museum & AG
page 17
Wednesday 13
Pickford’s Tour
10.30am
Pickford’s House
page 11
Friday 15
Tots Make & Do
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 19
Saturday 16
STEAM Tots
1.30-3pm
Museum & AG
page 19
Tuesday 19
Georgian Jollies
10am-12 / 1-3pm
Pickford’s House
page 18
Tuesday 19
Conservation Day
10am-1pm
Museum & AG
page 17
Tuesday 19
Handling History
10.30-11am
Museum & AG
page 18
Wednesday 20
Pickford’s Tour
10.30am
Pickford’s House
page 11
Wednesday 20
The Art Hub
10am-12 / 1-3pm
Museum & AG
page 7
Friday 22
Family Friday
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 19
Wednesday 27
The Art Hub
10am-12 / 1-3pm
Museum & AG
page 7
Thursday 28
Drawn Inspiration
11am-12noon
Museum & AG
page 24
Thursday 28
Christmas Chatter
2-3pm
Museum & AG
page 20
CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES Museum & Art Gallery 23 December 24 - 26 December 27 - 30 December 31 December - 1 January From 2 January
Pickford’s House 10am-5pm CLOSED 10am-5pm CLOSED Open as usual
23 December 24 December - 1 January From 2 January
10am-5pm CLOSED Open as usual
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January Tuesday 2
Handling History
10.30-11am
Museum & AG
page 18
Wednesday 3
Pickford’s Tour
10.30am
Pickford’s House
page 11
Friday 5
Tots Make & Do
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 19
Saturday 6
STEAM Tots
1.30-3pm
Museum & AG
page 19
Tuesday 9
Conservation Day
10am-1pm
Museum & AG
page 17
Wednesday 10
Pickford’s Tour
10.30am
Pickford’s House
page 11
Friday 12
Tots Make & Do
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 19
Saturday 13
Energy Yoga
11am-12noon / 1-2pm
Museum & AG
page 15
Saturday 13
Family Fun Day
11am-12noon / 1-3pm
Museum & AG
page 10
Sunday 14
Art and Photo Walk
10.30am-12noon
The Silk Mill
page 6
Tuesday 16
Conservation Day
10am-1pm
Museum & AG
page 17
Tuesday 16
Handling History
10.30-11am
Museum & AG
page 18
Wednesday 17
Pickford’s Tour
10.30am
Pickford’s House
page 11
Wednesday 17
Exhibition Tour
2-3pm
Museum & AG
page 6
Friday 19
Tots Make & Do
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 19
Saturday 20
Sharing Day
11am-3pm
Museum & AG
page 16
Saturday 20
Gravel Art
1-2pm / 3-4pm
Museum & AG
page 7
Tuesday 23
Conservation Day
10am-1pm
Museum & AG
page 17
Wednesday 24
Pickford’s Tour
10.30am
Pickford’s House
page 11
Thursday 25
Drawn Inspiration
11am-12noon
Museum & AG
page 24
Friday 26
Tots Make & Do
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 19
Saturday 27
Talk
1.30-2.30pm
Museum & AG
page 11
Sunday 28
Word Walk
2-4pm
The Silk Mill
page 6
Tuesday 30
Conservation Day
10am-1pm
Museum & AG
page 17
Tuesday 30
Handling History
10.30-11am
Museum & AG
page 18
Wednesday 31
Pickford’s Tour
10.30am
Pickford’s House
page 11
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February Tots Make & Do
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 19
Saturday 3
Talk
11.30am-12.30pm
Museum & AG
page 10
Saturday 3
Energy Engineer
1-3.30pm
Museum & AG
page 15
Saturday 3
STEAM Tots
1.30-3pm
Museum & AG
page 19
Wednesday 7
Valuation Day
10am-12noon
Pickford’s House
page 24
Wednesday 7
Pickford’s Tour
10.30am
Pickford’s House
page 11
Friday 9
Tots Make & Do
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 19
Tuesday 13
Handling History
10.30-11am
Museum & AG
page 18
Wednesday 14
Pickford’s Tour
10.30am
Pickford’s House
page 11
Friday 16
Tots Make & Do
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 19
Saturday 17
Pangolin Day
10am-3pm
Museum & AG
page 22
Tuesday 20
Georgian Jollies
10am-12 / 1-3pm
Pickford’s House
page 22
Tue 20 - Thur 23
A Soldier’s Life
11am-2pm
Museum & AG
page 23
Wednesday 21
The Art Hub
10am-12 / 1-3pm
Museum & AG
page 22
Wednesday 21
Pickford’s Tour
10.30am
Pickford’s House
page 11
Thursday 22
Georgian Jollies
10am-12 / 1-3pm
Pickford’s House
page 23
Thursday 22
Currency Craft
11am-12.30pm
Museum & AG
page 22
Thursday 22
Talisman Craft
1.30-3pm
Museum & AG
page 23
Thursday 22
Drawn Inspiration
11am-12noon
Museum & AG
page 24
Friday 23
Family Friday
10-11.30am
Museum & AG
page 23
Saturday 24
Paper Sculpture
11am-1pm / 2-4pm
Museum & AG
page 23
Tuesday 27
Handling History
10.30-11am
Museum & AG
page 17
Symposium
1-6pm
University of Derby
page 10
HALF TERM
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EU M S’ FR IEN D BECO M E A D ER BY M US
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