Derby Museum and Art Gallery is located at the heart of Derby City in the cultural Cathedral Quarter. The museum houses a dedicated gallery of internationally significant paintings by world famous artist Joseph Wright of Derby, alongside a new display of portraits from the museum's large art collection, and a lively programme of temporary exhibitions. The museum is also home to an outstanding collection of Derby Porcelain, displays of local archaeology, natural history, and military history.
Derby Museum and Art Gallery is open to the public all year round and admission is free. Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday: 10am–5pm; Sunday and Bank Holidays (other than Mondays): 1pm–4pm; Monday: closed.
The museum regularly rotates artworks on display, and not all works are available to view due to space restrictions. Please contact us and check ahead of your visit if you would like to view a particular painting.