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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.
Derby Ram Trail
The unique world-class Derby Ram Trail has now been extended to 25th August.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Family Outdoor Theatre at the Mill
Don’t miss this long-awaited, highly-anticipated flagship show – Boudica – from Wild Geese Theatre with their interactive style bringing the audience into the world of the play.
Drawing for Relaxation Coins and Jewellery
Be inspired by the beautiful jewellery and coins in the Derby Museum and Art Gallery’s archaeology collection in the latest of the video tutorials: Drawing for Relaxation
Cinema in the Valley Bohemian Rhapsody
Mango Presents Cinema in The Valley – outdoor cinema screening of Bohemian Rhapsody at Cromford Cricket Club in the World heritage site
Pond Dipping at Cromford Mill
Enjoy an exclusive pond dipping experience with the Cromford Mills team.
Pickfords Plot Sensory Garden
Join us for this nature focused session in Pickford’s garden exploring the sights, smells, noises and textures in our sensory trail.
Cinema in the Valley Grease
Mango Presents Cinema in the Valley. Join us for summer night outdoor cinema screening of ‘Grease’ in the Derwent Valley
Family Friday Vikings
This week we will be finding out about what life was like in Derby when the Vikings were in charge.
Explore Turbines Windmills and Engines
Download the activity sheets to discover the science behind how turbine mechanisms work and have a go at making your own
Empowered Adornment Gold Jewellery Stories
Empowered Adornment is an opportunity to learn more about Anisha’s work, hear the stories collected so far and to document your own family’s jewellery stories to be included as part of the project
Cinema in the Valley Dirty Dancing
Mango Presents ‘Cinema in the Valley’. Join us for a summer night outdoor cinema screening of Dirty Dancing in the Derwent Valley
Rams to the Rescue Tactile Session
Celebrate the Derby Ram Trail with a range of tactile making and storytelling activities, inspired by our natural environment, suitable for families with sight impairments
Derbyshire Angling Fair
This unique free event at Cromford Mills is ideal for all the family and offers an excellent range of trade stands, activities and displays throughout the day.
Fabulous Family Circus Day
To celebrate the creative partnership of author John Yeoman and illustrator Quentin Blake, we have a whole host of circus related activities for you to join in with
Kitchenalia Woodworking Course
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.
Make Patterns
In this Derby Museum’s Make session for children, they’ll be experimenting with mark making to recreate some of the patterns found in their World Collection gallery, supported by online video.
Crafty Tuesdays Afternoon Tea
This week is Afternoon Tea Week, join us to craft your own tea set and yummy cakes to share with your teddy bears.
Art Hub Ram Maquettes
At this Art Hub session, learn how to create your own ram maquette using a range of making techniques.
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.
Pond Dipping at Cromford Mill
Enjoy an exclusive pond dipping experience with our Cromford Mills team.
Pickfords Plot Nature Creatives
Join us for this nature-focused session in Pickford’s garden where you can unleash your creative side from observational drawing, poetry and creating art using natural elements.
Family Friday South Asian Heritage Month
This week we will be celebrating South Asian Heritage Month with themed activities and crafts.
Derby Our City of Making
An exciting dance production by Surtal Arts especially for the Museum of Making, commissioned by Junction Arts, to celebrate Derby as a ‘city of making’.
Cinema in the Valley The Greatest Showman
Mango presents Cinema in the Valley. Summer night screening of The Greatest Showman at Derby Rugby Club, Darley Abbey
Sci-Fi Saturday
at Cromford Mills
An intergalactic display of models, props, puppets and costumes from classic Sci-Fi productions of Gerry Anderson, Doctor Who, Blake’s 7, Star Trek…and beyond!
Introduction to Fabric Monoprinting
Explore this expressive and versatile technique in this introductory session for beginners.
Cinema in the Valley Labyrinth
Join us for an outdoor summer night screening of Labryinth at Derby Rugby Club in Darley Abbey
Artisan Market
A marvellous Artisan Market showcasing local makers, artisans and producers at Cromford Mills
Crafty Tuesday Collage Patterns
This time we will be exploring patterns found around the house and using collage to create beautiful images.
Derbyshire People Working Exhibition
Derbyshire People Working is an exhibition of paintings by illustrator and designer Malcolm Porter.
Introduction to Pottery Workshop
In this beginner’s session you will be guided by a ceramics artist to create a coil pot.
Historic Derby Walk
Join local historian Maxwell Craven for an easy 70-90 minute stroll through the best of historic Derby.
Pond Dipping at Cromford Mill
Enjoy an exclusive pond dipping experience with our Cromford Mills team
Pickford’s Plot Minibeast Safari
Join us for this nature focused session in Pickford’s garden travelling in the undergrowth to find and identify the minibeasts that live there.
Time Traveller’s Tour
New to Cromford Mills! A tour for the young, and the young at heart.
Cinema in the Valley The Lion King
Mango presents Cinema in the Valley. Join us for a summer night outdoor cinema screening of The Lion King at Belper Rugby Club
Family Friday Record Makers
Inspired by Quentin Blake and John Yeoman’s book The World’s Laziest Duck and Other Amazing Records, challenge your family to make and break some records…
Cinema in the Valley Top Gun
Mango presents ‘Cinema in the Valley. Join us for a summer night outdoor cinema screening of Top Gun in the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
Celebrating the Arts
Reflect on the beauty of the Derwent Valley and delight in this hands-on celebration of the arts this August.
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.
In the Footsteps of Artists Tour
Many artists have sketched and painted Cromford Mills over the years, and have contributed much to what we know about its history. Find out more about them in this interesting walk around the mills and village.
Cinema in the Valley The Full Monty
Mango presents ‘Cinema in the Valley. Join us for a summer night outdoor cinema screening of The Full Monty
Cromfords Georgian Mill Tour
Join our Mill Manager and step back in time to 1797 when he was running the world’s first successful water-powered cotton mill in its most profitable year.
In the Footsteps of Artists Tour
Many artists have sketched and painted Cromford Mills over the years, and have contributed much to what we know about its history. Find out more about them in this interesting walk around the mills and village.
Crafty Tuesdays Peg People
Crafty Tuesdays is our crafty holiday session at Pickford’s House. This time we will be creating colourful characters using pegs.
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.
Pond Dipping at Cromford Mill
Enjoy an exclusive pond dipping experience with our Cromford Mills team
Drawn Inspiration Personal Objects
This artist-led activity is aimed at adults of all artistic abilities, from complete beginners through to confident sketchers!
Pickford’s Plot Sensory Garden
Join us for this nature focused session in Pickford’s garden exploring the sights, smells, noises and textures in our sensory trail.
Time Traveller’s Tour
New to Cromford Mills! A tour for the young, and the young at heart.
Outdoor Theatre Robin Hood
An evening packed with wildly inventive story-telling, fast-paced drama, a host of musical instruments and many a quick costume along the way!
Family Friday Walkies
This week’s session will be celebrating man’s best friend – dogs – to help you and you family explore your creative sides.
Darley Park Concert
Darley Park Concert will be returning in August to celebrate 300 years of making in Derby.
Adventure Weekend at Cromford Mills
Get ready for an action-packed weekend!
Belper Arts Trail
Belper Arts Trail returns after a long Covid break with artists, entertainment, live music, poetry and pirate shenanigans!
Pirate Ship Junk Modelling
The Museum of Making will be joining in with the frivolities of the Furthest from the Sea Festival and challenging families to design and build their own unique pirate ships out of junk.