MAJOR NEWS: We are delighted to announce the acquisition of a remarkable work by Joseph Wright of Derby.
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Derby Museums
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We are an independent charitable trust. We manage three museums and curate the collections within – Museum and Art Gallery, @MuseumOfMaking and Pickfords House.
- Have a SUPER DUPER Summer by visiting our @LiamRSharp exhibition displaying his 30 year career in comics! derbymuseums.org/whats-on/judge…
- This is Joseph Wright’s ‘Landscape with a Rainbow’. We can’t put a rainbow in our museums’ windows, but if you think it might brighten yours or someone else’s day, please feel free to print this and put in your own window. We hope you’re all staying safe ☀🌈
- *deep breath* the WHOLE title of this #JosephWright painting is... 'The Alchymist, in Search of the Philosopher's Stone, Discovers Phosphorus, and prays for the successful Conclusion of his operation, as was the custom of the Ancient Chymical Astrologers' Phew! #280characters
- After 300 years in the making, the new @MuseumofMaking in Derby will open its doors on Friday 21 May. We can’t wait to see what you make of it! Find out more and plan your visit here: bit.ly/MuseumofMaking… #MuseumofMaking
- We’ve been keeping a secret 🤫 This morning, two rarely before-seen Joseph Wright paintings have been unveiled at Derby Museum and Art Gallery, where they join the world’s most extensive collection of works by artist Joseph Wright ✨ Find out more: derbymuseums.org/news/two-rarel…
- We’re delighted to announce that in February 2019, to mark the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, 12 of the Renaissance master's greatest drawings from the @RCT will go on display at Derby Museum and Art Gallery. #Leonardo500
- We are thrilled to share our recent acquisition of two new #JosephWright paintings theguardian.com/artanddesign/2…
- Following the Prime Minister’s announcement, we are pleased to announce that we will be re-opening our doors from Tuesday 7 July. See more about the new safety measures here >> bit.ly/DMSetToRe-open We look forward to welcoming you all back soon!
- Smiles all round from @LiamRSharp in his own exhibition in his home town. Opens tomorrow at 10am derbymuseums.org/whats-on/judge…
- The iconic 18th century Bakewell Gates at Derby Silk Mill are being removed this week for a full specialist restoration ahead of their starring role at the new Museum of Making. #MuseumofMaking #DSMMoM
- "If you're an artist, a musician or a writer, your have to work at it. Who would have thought that I would have my own exhibition!"

















