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Scale
Scale exhibition at Museum of Making

Surprising and perception-shifting, the exhibition explores the scale and impact of this site’s legacy, presenting the work of artists alongside intriguing objects from Derby Museums’ collection.

Fri 21st May/Sun 28th Nov
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Derby Ram Trail
Derby Ram Trail

The unique world-class Derby Ram Trail has now been extended to 25th August.

Thu 27th May/Wed 25th Aug
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Cromford Mills Bazaar
Cromford Mills Bazaar

Featuring everything from food to flowers, art to antiques, and candles to curios, you will be sure to find a quirky bargain at our monthly bazaar.

Sun 4th Jul
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Hidden Heage
Hidden Heage

A four mile walk around Heage discovering its industrial and hidden past with some ghostly tales.

Sun 4th Jul
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Florence Nightingale and the Crimean War Revisited

On line talk and discussion on Florence Nightingale and the Crimean War with University of Nottingham in conjunction with the British Library

Mon 5th Jul
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Quentin Blake and John Yeoman
Quentin Blake and John Yeoman

Quentin Blake has had a number of extended collaborations with writers, but the longest of all has been with John Yeoman. This exhibition is the first to celebrate this partnership, featuring more than 40 works, including illustrations and books by the two.

Fri 9th Jul/Sun 3rd Oct
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Tots Ram Session
Tots Ram Session

Get arty with this ramtastic creative session, taking inspiration from the patterns and pictures from around the museum. BSL interpreted.

Fri 9th Jul
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Antiques Fair
Antiques Fair

Cromford Mills Antiques Fair is the ideal chance to browse quality antiques, relics and vintage collectables.

Sun 11th Jul
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Milford's West Side
Milford’s West Side

This walk covers Milford’s west side, looking at the development of the housing, community buildings and the railway.

Sun 11th Jul
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Rams Super Saturday
Rams Super Saturday

Unleash your creative side with our Rams Super Saturday. Have a go at a range of ram activities that explore Derby and Derbyshire’s unique character.

Sat 17th Jul
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Artisan Market
Artisan Market July

A marvellous Artisan Market showcasing local makers, artisans and producers

Sun 18th Jul
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Duffield Streets and Paths
Duffield Streets and Paths

A walk looking at Duffield’s development from a Saxon village to a centre of industry and a popular place to live.

Sun 18th Jul
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Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale Health in the Home

This fascinating exhibition celebrates the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth and explores her impact upon health in the home.

Tue 20th Jul/Fri 24th Dec
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Family Friday Amazing Animals
Family Friday: Amazing Animals

Taking inspiration from Quentin Blake’s Amazing Animal Stories (2011), we will be taking a closer look at some of the incredible animals in the Museum’s collection.

Fri 23rd Jul
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Outdoor Theatre from Chatsworth Players
Outdoor Theatre from Chatsworth Players

Join the Chatsworth Players at Cromford Mills for an open-air production of the delightful ‘Heroes’, an award-winning comedy about three veterans of the Great War, living in retirement at a home for soldiers.

Fri 23rd Jul
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Ram Family Fun Session
Ram Family Fun Session

Celebrate the Derby Ram Trail with a range of activities from making to storytelling and discover what makes Derby and Derbyshire such a special place.

Sat 24th Jul
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High Peak Junction
Runaway Train Treasure Hunt around High Peak Junction

Follow the trail and be amazed by the history of run-away trains and the oldest railway toilet in the world. Pick up a trail pack from the Visitor Centre at High Peak Junction.

Sun 25th Jul/Tue 31st Aug
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Belper Outdoors
Outdoor Belper

Take a stroll around Belper and discover what’s special about its outdoor spaces.

Sun 25th Jul
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Macbeth
Outdoor Theatre Macbeth

Join The HandleBards all-female troupe at Cromford Mills for a bicycle-powered, farcical production of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’

Sun 25th Jul
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Crafty Tuesdays Bee Crafts
Crafty Tuesdays Bee Crafts

Crafty Tuesdays is our crafty holiday session at Pickford’s House. This time join in for a range of bee crafts that will have you buzzing with excitement.

Tue 27th Jul
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Art Hub flying machines
Art Hub Flying Machines

Come and prototype your very own flying machine, inspired by John Yeoman’s story Up with the Birds, illustrated by Quentin Blake.

Wed 28th Jul
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Rams to the Rescue
Rams to the Rescue

We will be opening the Museum and Art Gallery early for families with Special Educational Needs to explore the Mini Ram Trail.

Thu 29th Jul
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Lumsdale 400 years of Industry and Toursm
Lumsdale 400 Years of Industry and Tourism

Christine and Alan Piper tell the story of the lead smelters, cotton spinners and bleachers who built mills to exploit the valley’s water power and the visitors who have come to see both its industries and its natural beauty.

Thu 29th Jul
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Family Friday Oceans
Family Friday Oceans

We will be finding out about the oceans, and who we can look after them for the future.

Fri 30th Jul
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