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Sep 7, 2024
Excellent museum. Friendly staff and a range of well-curated galleries over 3 floors. We particularly enjoyed Natural History and the World's Object galleries that asked somethought-provoking questio… Full review by AKTravelInc
Jul 23, 2024
Really enjoyed our visit to the Derby Art Gallery to see their marvelous collection of Joseph Wright paintings. The staff were all welcoming and helpful, particularly John in the Gallery room. The pa… Full review by Mazandrew433
Jul 21, 2024
Another great visit! We really wanted to visit The Egyptian display which had 2 mummies. This was fascinating really enjoyed it! Would recommend if you like history and stuff Egyptian. The mummies ar… Full review by Sheena G
There are quite a few activities for young children. The stuffed animals are of interest to all ages there is a table for children with paper and coloured pencils to draw what they have …
There are quite a few activities for young children. The stuffed animals are of interest to all ages there is a table for children with paper and coloured pencils to draw what they have seen and then they can pop it on the wall with the other children's pictures. There are drawers to pull out below the exhibits with information for either the child or guardian to read.
Joseph Wright wouldn't allow chimney's in his home as he feared the soot. Maybe it's I clever little nod to that? I also noticed the lack of chimneys. Thought it was a …
Joseph Wright wouldn't allow chimney's in his home as he feared the soot. Maybe it's I clever little nod to that? I also noticed the lack of chimneys. Thought it was a coincidence at first, but apparently not
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