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Beneath this Mask Exhibition
This Hayward Touring exhibition features the work of French female photographer Claude Cahun (1894-1954), whose practice investigates gender and identity.
Cabaret Mechanical Theatre
CMT are delighted to bring 30 automata from their collection to the Museum of Making this winter. This interactive educational experience is perfect for children, families, school groups and adults.
The Lampedusa Cross UK tour
Made from the remnants of a boat carrying refugees wrecked near the Italian island of Lampedusa, close to the coast of Tunisia, the cross carries poignant messages about kindness, community and the indifference faced by many refugees.
STEAM Babies
In this facilitator led session babies aged 0-3 and their adults can explore a range of themes through the lens of our fabulous collections.
Politics in Art The Arc is Long
This LGBT+ History Month, Derby Museums presents a series of talks, workshops and performance-based events on the theme of ‘Politics in Art’.
First Fridays Hear My Voice
An evening of new queer writing by Derby and Derbyshire writers, co-produced with Derbyshire LGBT+ and In Good Company.
Politics in Art In Conversation with
Mayor Robin Wood and Professor Gregory Woods discuss LGBTQ+ Voices in Politics and the Arts as part of a season of events produced by Derby Museums as part of LGBTQ+ History Month.
Protest and Pronouns Badge Making Workshop
Design and make you own LGBTQ+ themed badges as part of LGBT History Month, produced by Derby Museums in partnership with The Nerdy Queer.
LGB-Qwerty Afternoon T
LGB-Qwerty, Derby’s LGBTQ+ spoken word and variety event returns for a LGBT History Month special at the Museum of Making.
Sensory Storytelling
Join us at the Museum and Art Gallery for an interactive reading of the picture book Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love to celebrate inclusive stories during LGBTQ+ history month.
STEAM Babies
In this facilitator led session babies aged 0-3 and their adults can explore a range of themes through the lens of our fabulous collections.
STEAM Tots
This loose parts play session offers a sensory and playful exploration of objects and materials, stimulating children’s curiosity, imagination and experimentation.
Museum Mix and Make
This is a session for people with English as an additional language who want to improve their language skills and for native speakers who want to join a fun social group.
STEAM Babies
In this facilitator led session babies aged 0-3 and their adults can explore a range of themes through the lens of our fabulous collections.
Peace Doves in the Community
Take part in this mass participation large-scale art installation by decorating paper doves that will form part of it. The art installation will be in Derby Cathedral from 23rd April to 12th June 2022.
Tots Make and Do A Curious Animal
Tots Make and Do is a monthly session where we welcome 2-5 year olds with their grown-ups for crafts, games and stories inspired by our fabulous collections. This time, find out about a curious animal called a pangolin.
Half Term Trail Nature Champion
This February half term we are finding out about Pangolins to mark World Pangolin Day on Saturday 19 February with this fabulous trail around the museum.
Families at the Mill
We have plenty to keep the family busy this February half term, including tours, trails, challenges and craft activities.
Metal Fabrication Workshop
This is an introductory workshop to hot forge work, perfect for those looking to try their hand at metal fabrication and basic blacksmithing techniques
The Benjamin Outram Trilogy
A talk by Tim Castledine about Outram’s accomplishments with blast furnaces at Butterley Ironworks and the retrieval of the original date stone.
Art Hub Faceless Portraits
This time we will be following in the footsteps of surrealist artists like Claude Cahun, to create unique portraits that tell a story about a person’s personality, interests and emotions.
Rainforest Recycled Childrens Craft Activities
Come along to Strutt’s North Mill during half term and get crafty with recycling to create jungle themed fun!
Giant Puppet Making Workshop
Drop-in to get crafty at the Museum of Making with Surtal Arts, to help create a giant puppet inspired by the Gulabi Warriors!
Family Friday And Tango Makes Three
This time we will be celebrating LGBTQ+ month with the beautiful story called And Tango Makes Three by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson, telling the true story of two penguins living Central Park Zoo.
STEAM Tots
This loose parts play session offers a sensory and playful exploration of objects and materials, stimulating children’s curiosity, imagination and experimentation.
Kitchenalia Workshop
Join Steve Smith, Pattern Maker by trade and the Museum of Making’s Workshop Supervisor, on this weekend course to make your own kitchen utensils and equipment.
Historic Derby Guided Tour
Come on a guided tour and find out about the history of Derby: a Cathedral city in the centre of England, lying on the River Derwent, rich in history, culture and diversity.
