Pictures of Derby Museum and Art Gallery

a Museum in the town of Derby, in the county of Derbyshire

Derby Museum and Art Gallery Picture Tour Hotels near Derby Museum and Art Gallery Submit a history of Derby Museum and Art Gallery Nearby Attractions Nearby Towns Derby Museum and Art Gallery Reviews Submit pictures Derby Museum and Art Gallery Map Add to favourites

About Derby Museum and Art Gallery

This exceptional museum is housed in an impressive building of modern times. It gives visitors of every age a fascinating insight into Derby's history and heritage.

The museum, covering several floors and galleries illustrates with flair and imagination every aspect of Derby's history including the early geology of the landscape, and wildlife.

The Arts are well represented, there are attractive displays of the paintings of Derbyshire artist Joseph Wright and a Worldwide acclaimed collection of Derby porcelain is beautifully exhibited. There are many other magnificent pieces including superb clocks by John Whitehurst.

There is much important Militaria on show to do with the life and times of the counties illustrious Regiments, this covers their history and campaigns. Included in this section is a fascinating display focusing on the Jacobite uprising, when Bonnie Prince Charlie attempted to seize the throne.

In the Geology and Wildlife section visitors can explore a walk-in cave, enjoy hands-on experiences and see stunning settings depicting the natural habitation of the regions wealth of wildlife.

A gallery dedicated to Archaeology shows finds from the Stone-Age to the Middle-Ages, with important Anglo-Saxon relics and a splendid sarcophagus. There is also the fascination of two Egyptian mummies.

There is a shop for souvenirs, and for the comfort of visitors there are other more general facilities.
Please see below for other recommended attractions and towns to visit near Derby Museum and Art Gallery.

Planning a visit? Please help support this website by booking your hotels near Derby Museum and Art Gallery and uploading your pictures.
Distances and directions shown below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Derby Cathedral	(0.0 miles, 0.0 km)	Pictures
Kedleston Hall	(3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Elvaston Castle	(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Shipley Country Park	(7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Melbourne Hall	(7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction S)	Pictures
Staunton Harold Reservoir	(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction S)	Pictures
American Adventure Theme Park	(7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction NE)	Pictures
The Erewash Museum	(7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Calke Abbey	(8.2 miles, 13.1 km, direction S)	Pictures
Staunton Harold Hall	(9.7 miles, 15.7 km, direction S)	Pictures

All attractions in Derbyshire
Complete A to Z of attractions in England

Recommended towns near Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Derby, in the county of Derbyshire (0.3 miles, 0.4 km)
This is the premier town of the Shire, it is steeped in history with roots stretching to Roman times - the legions had a camp...
Info | Pictures | Hotels

Swarkestone, in the county of Derbyshire (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction S)
Swarkestone is a small enchanting village which grew up on the reeeded banks of the River Trent.
Info | Pictures | Hotels

Mugginton, in the county of Derbyshire (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NW)
This is a popular Derbyshire village with a church dating back to the Doomsday Book.
Info | Pictures | Hotels

Smalley, in the county of Derbyshire (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction NE)
A delightful place with attractive village buildings including a church, village hall, several small shops and three village inns.
Info | Pictures | Hotels

Repton, in the county of Derbyshire (6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction SW)
Repton is one of England's most ancient towns, it was once the capital of the Saxon Kingdom of Mercia and the church there is the burial ground of Saxon Kings.
Info | Pictures | Hotels

Denby, in the county of Derbyshire (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction NE)
Denby is famous for its beautiful decorative Stoneware pottery which has been exported all over the world.
Info | Pictures | Hotels

Ilkeston, in the county of Derbyshire (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction NE)
Within this pretty hilltop town you will find the ancient church dedicated to St.Mary, it was built around 1150 and has a beautiful clock-face tower.
Info | Pictures | Hotels

Trowell, in the county of Nottinghamshire (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction E)
Modern day history records that this was the village chosen as The Festival of Britain Village, at the time it was considered to epitomise the spirit of British rural community life.
Info | Pictures | Hotels

Heage, in the county of Derbyshire (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction N)
The village lies a short distance from the beauty spot Carsington Water, between the market town's of Ripley and Belper.
Info | Pictures | Hotels

Long Eaton, in the county of Derbyshire (8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction E)
Long Eaton is a small town lying on the River Trent around 8 miles east of Derby. The town has a history stretching back to the 7th century, but was for many centuries naught but a sleepy agricultural village.
Info | Pictures | Hotels

All towns in Derbyshire
Complete A to Z of towns in England

Nearby travel help

Derby Station	(0.9 miles, 1.5 km)
Peartree Station	(1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction S)
M1 Junction 25	(7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction E)
M1 Junction 24A	(8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction SE)
East Midlands Airport	(8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction SE)
Sheffield City Airport	(32.9 miles, 52.9 km, direction N)
Derby Museum and Art Gallery to London	(113.4 miles, 182.5 km, direction SE)

Accommodation & Hotels near Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Hotel Name
Heritage Hotel	(0.3 miles, 0.4 km)
SACO Derby	(0.3 miles, 0.6 km)
The Stuart Hotel	(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)
Legacy Aston Court Hotel	(0.8 miles, 1.3 km)
Days Hotel Derby	(0.8 miles, 1.3 km)
Best Western Midland Hotel	(0.8 miles, 1.3 km)
International Hotel	(0.8 miles, 1.3 km)
European Inn	(0.8 miles, 1.4 km)
Express By Holiday Inn Derby	(1.1 miles, 1.8 km, direction SE)
Sleep Inn Derby	(1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction E)
All of our hotels are available to book online & with special discounts