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The Peacock Revolution
From crushed velvet trousers to satin shirts, kaftans and brocaded jackets – this is the period when clothing truly did become technicolour!
Sketch Competition
Take part in this competition to sketch the heritage or wildlife of the High Peak Trail and Cromford Canal.
Wildlife Nature Trail
Follow the photo trail and discover the fantastic facts about the wildlife of Cromford Canal.
Derby West Indian Community Association Culture and Legacy
The exhibition dives into the heritage of Derby West Indian Community Association, including Windrush generation memories and the experiences of younger members growing up in Derby.
Do It Yourself Exhibition
From DIY TV programmes to current DIY trends on social media, this unique, quirky exhibition will explore the intriguing past, present and future of DIY.
Peace Doves at Derby Cathedral
Peace Doves is a large-scale art installation created by sculptor and artist Peter Walker, featuring around 8,000 paper doves suspended on ribbon above the nave of the Cathedral, and accompanied by a soundscape from composer David Harper.
Museum of Making Tour
Discover this fascinating building and its collections with our knowledgeable guides, who will uncover 300 years of Derby’s making.
Alice in Wonderland Time for Tea Trail
The Mad Hatter is throwing a tea party and everyone in Wonderland is invited, but no one knows when to arrive! Follow the clues, find your invitation and ensure you aren’t late for this very important date!
Sketch Competition
Take part in this competition to sketch the heritage or wildlife of the High Peak Trail and Cromford Canal.
Museum of Making Tour
Discover this fascinating building and its collections with our knowledgeable guides, who will uncover 300 years of Derby’s making.
Peace Doves at Derby Cathedral
Peace Doves is a large-scale art installation created by sculptor and artist Peter Walker, featuring around 8,000 paper doves suspended on ribbon above the nave of the Cathedral, and accompanied by a soundscape from composer David Harper.
Wildlife Nature Trail
Follow the photo trail and discover the fantastic facts about the wildlife of Cromford Canal.
Alice in Wonderland Time for Tea Trail
The Mad Hatter is throwing a tea party and everyone in Wonderland is invited, but no one knows when to arrive! Follow the clues, find your invitation and ensure you aren’t late for this very important date!
Art Hub Postage Stamp Portraits
In this session we will using silhouettes to create a perfect profile picture so you can then go on to create a postage stamp of yourself, just like her Majesty the Queen.
Everyday objects from the 1950s
Join Collections Manager, Spencer Bailey, to travel back in time to hear about, and handle objects in Derby Museums collections from the 1950s
World of the Workers Strutt Community Tour
Find out more about the World of the Workers on this Strutt Community Tour
Duffield Castle and part of the Frith
An evening walk looking at the history of the castle and the Duffield Frith.
STEAM TOTS Jubilee Special
This loose parts play session offers a sensory and playful exploration of objects and materials, stimulating children’s curiosity, imagination and experimentation.
Jubilee Thursday
Enjoy the amazing surroundings and landscape and either paint a special jubilee paper plate or make a commemorative clay coaster.
A Right Royal Knees Up
Everyone is welcome to join us for a Right Royal Knees Up to celebrate the Queen’s 70th Jubilee, where we can be together once more, having fun and making memories.
High Peak Junction Railway Workshops Open Day
Free entry and use of Audio Tours – option to book to make a poker on the historic forge.
Family Friday Fancy Hats
This time we will be taking inspiration from the Queen’s fabulous hats. Find some of the fancy hats around the museum and make one yourself to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Introduction to 3D Printing
This workshop will introduce you to the basics of 3D printing through making your very own object.
First Fridays Reigning
A panel discussion on the themes of identity, empowerment and gender within Derby and Derbyshire’s diverse communities.
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!
World of the Workers Strutt Community Tour
Find out more about the World of the Workers on this Strutt Community Tour
The Royal in Royal Crown Derby
Join Elizabeth Woledge to learn about Royal Crown Derby’s history of royal connections and commemoratives from George III onwards.
Hear My Voice
An evening of new writing by Derby and Derbyshire based LGBTQ+ writers, co-produced with Derbyshire LGBT+ and In Good Company.
Cottage Garden Society Plant Sale
Date for your diary – more details coming soon!
The Open Air Drawing Room
Everyone’s an artist in this thought-provoking performance inspired by the great 19th century painter of light and seascapes, JMW Turner and the 31 sea areas of the Shipping Forecast.
Leawood Pumphouse Operating Days
Experience the power of this great steam engine – the heat of the boilers, the smell of grease and coal and the power of the wave as tons of water are pumped from the River Derwent to the Cromford Canal.
Belper Channels Walk
A walk of about 2 miles celebrating Belper’s Town footpaths offering a different view of our great town.
The Gunpowder Plot
The Three Inch Fools hit the road with a bang. Cue an explosive evening of short fuses and tall tales, as five actors try to pull off the most infamous conspiracy in history.
World of the Workers Strutt Community Tour
Find out more about the World of the Workers on this Strutt Community Tour
Ceramics Course Hand Thrown Pots
Learn how to throw, hand build and decorate your own pot, based on traditional willow pattern designs, in our weekend ceramics course.
Music in the Making
Join Derbyshire Community Male Voice Choir and Rolls-Royce Ladies Choir for communal singing workshop, raise your voice and raise your spirits in the beautiful surroundings of the Museum of Making.
The Sovereigns Soldiers
To mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the Royal Lancers Museum Curator Angela Tarnowski will discuss the special connection between The Royal Lancers and their Colonel-in-Chief
Artisan Market
A marvellous Artisan Market at Cromford Mills showcasing local makers, artisans and producers.
Sensory Storytelling Julian is a Mermaid
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 Pride Month.
Refugee Welcome Tour and Refreshments
As part of Refugee Week (20-26 June) we will be welcoming refugees on a special tour of Pickford’s House, followed by refreshments and children’s activities in the garden.
World of the Workers Strutt Community Tour
Find out more about the World of the Workers on this Strutt Community Tour
Tots Make and Do The Forest
This time our theme is the forest. Join us on an adventure where we explore the sounds, sights and smells of these magical places.
Meeting Point Workshop
Join Hetain Patel in our historic Education room for a relaxing, creative workshop as part of our Meeting Point programme.
STEAM Tots Under the Sea
This loose parts play session offers a sensory and playful exploration of objects and materials, stimulating children’s curiosity, imagination and experimentation.
Treasures of the Sea Cranky Contraptions
Make your own ‘under the sea’ automaton*. In this maker-led workshop you will be guided through the process of making a crank machine, and then use your imagination to bring your machine to life.
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.
World of the Workers: Strutt Community Tour
Find out more about the World of the Workers on this Strutt Community Tour
