Chesterfield Museum and Art Gallery, Local museum in Chesterfield, England
The Chesterfield Museum and Art Gallery occupies the Stephenson Memorial Hall and traces the development of this Derbyshire market town across several centuries. The building holds historical exhibits about the town's growth alongside an art gallery featuring works by local artists.
The museum opened in 1994 but occupies a Grade 2 listed building from 1879 that originally functioned as a mechanics institute for adult education. This transformation shows how the building shifted its role while continuing to serve learning and knowledge sharing in the community.
The art gallery displays works by regional artists and portraits of local mayors alongside scenes from the area's industrial past. These collections reflect the creative talent and working heritage that matter to the community here.
The building is currently closed for major renovations. Visitors can check the website chesterfield.gov.uk/museum for updates and online activities to stay connected with the museum's offerings from home.
The collection includes a painting titled 'The Birthplace of the Locomotive' by John Lucas showing George Stephenson, who spent his final years in Chesterfield. This work connects the museum to railway history through a person directly linked to the town's industrial story.
Location: Chesterfield
Inception: 1994
Address: St Mary's Gate, Chesterfield, S41 7TD
Opening Hours: "closed"
Website: https://chesterfield.gov.uk/explore-chesterfield/museums.aspx
GPS coordinates: 53.23660,-1.42360
Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:20
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