Derbyshire · Indoor

Derby Museum & Art Gallery

Art and museum collections, including works by Joseph Wright of Derby.

Admission snapshot
Free general admission
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Weather
Indoor
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Visitor rating
★ 4.5/5
734 Tripadvisor reviews · Checked 1 October 2026
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Your day out

Normal opening is Tuesday–Saturday 10:00–17:00 and Sunday 12:00–16:00; closed Mondays. Choose galleries around your family’s interests and check the dated family programme. The visitor entrance is on The Strand, not through the adjoining library.

Age guidance: All ages

Facilities: The operator states the museum is fully wheelchair accessible. A family-friendly Coffee House is in the Ceramics Gallery. Use the official access information for your particular needs.

Location: The Strand, Derby, DE1 1BS

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What visitors say

★ 4.5/5 · 734 Tripadvisor reviews

Sampled visitors praise Joseph Wright artworks, welcoming staff and free admission. Some describe temporary exhibitions and guided tours, so check the current programme rather than expecting the same display or tour on every date.

Read the full Tripadvisor reviews · Snapshot checked 1 October 2026. Summary of sampled reviews, not a complete consensus.

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