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Derby Museum and Art Gallery
The Strand Derby DE1 1BS
Opening Times:
Mon 11am-5pm
Tues-Sat 10am-5pm
Sun and Bank Holidays 1pm-4pm
Admission free
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Description:
Derby Museum and Art Gallery houses a wide range of important and attractive collections, covering porcelain, paintings, archaeology, history, local regiments, geology and wildlife.
Paintings by the celebrated 18th Century Derby artist Joseph Wright, Associate of the Royal Accademy (1734-97) include portraits, landscapes, subjects from literature and scenes of industry and scientific equipment that represent this exciting period of pioneering discovery. This is the largest collection of the artist's work in any public gallery in the world.
Contact Details:
Telephone: 01332 641901
Email: museums@derby.gov.uk
Fax: 01332 641910
Minicom: 01332 256666
Learning Programmes:
For further details please visit www.derby.gov.uk/museums
Specialisms:
History, Art and Design, Science
