Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Independent museum in Derby, United Kingdom.
The Derby Museum and Art Gallery occupies a Gothic style building designed by architect Richard Knill Freeman with collections of porcelain, paintings, and archaeological discoveries.
The museum originated on February 10, 1836, when Derby established its first museum and natural science society, leading to the construction of the current building in 1879.
The museum displays an extensive collection of paintings by 18th-century artist Joseph Wright, reflecting the period's innovations and discoveries through portraits and landscapes.
The museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Saturday between 10:00 and 17:00, and on Sundays from 12:00 to 16:00, offering access to military exhibits and natural science collections.
The museum houses notable exhibits including a hippopotamus fossil found in Derby, the King of Rome racing pigeon, and an ichthyosaurus fossil specimen.
Location: City of Derby
Inception: 1879
Architects: Richard Knill Freeman
Operator: Derby Museums
Part of: Derby Museums
Address: The Strand DE1 1BS DE1 1BS
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-17:00; Sunday 12:00-16:00
Website: https://derbymuseums.org/museum-and-art-gallery
GPS coordinates: 52.92284,-1.47989
Latest update: May 11, 2025 19:49
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