Chesterfield Museum and Art Gallery, Local museum in Chesterfield, England
The Chesterfield Museum and Art Gallery occupies the Stephenson Memorial Hall, featuring exhibits about the development of this Derbyshire market town through centuries.
The museum, which opened in 1994, stands in a Grade 2 listed building from 1879 that initially served as a mechanics institute for local education.
The art gallery section displays works by local artists, including Joseph Syddall and David Ghilchik, along with portraits of regional mayors and industrial scenes.
The museum is currently closed for extensive renovations, but visitors can follow updates and participate in online activities through the official website chesterfield.gov.uk/museum.
The collection includes 'The Birthplace of the Locomotive' by John Lucas, depicting George Stephenson, who spent his final years in Chesterfield.
Location: Chesterfield
Inception: 1994
Address: St Mary's Gate, Chesterfield, S41 7TD S41 7TJ S41 7TJ
Opening Hours: "closed"
Website: https://chesterfield.gov.uk/explore-chesterfield/museums.aspx
GPS coordinates: 53.23660,-1.42360
Latest update: March 8, 2025 18:14
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