Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Derby Museum and Art Gallery is a museum and art gallery in Derby, England. It was established in 1879, along with Derby Central Library, in a new building designed by Richard Knill Freeman and given to Derby by Michael Thomas Bass. The collection includes a gallery displaying many paintings by Joseph Wright of Derby; there is also a large display of Royal Crown Derby and other porcelain from Derby and the surrounding area. Further displays include archaeology, natural history, geology, military collections and world cultures. The Art Gallery was opened in 1882.
Quick facts
- Type
- Museum
- Location
- Derby City
- Address
- The Strand, Derby, DE1 1BS
- Coordinates
- 52.92284, -1.47989
- Official website
- Visit official website
Visitor information
Opening information can change. Check the official website before visiting.
Nearby
Within 500m: 55 cafes, 0 restaurants, 193 businesses, 7 other places , 2 hotels
Within 1000m: 82 cafes, 0 restaurants, 342 businesses, 11 other places , 2 hotels
Sources
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