What s On March - June derbymuseums.org

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1 What s On March - June 2019 derbymuseums.org

2 CONTENTS Hello page 3 A World Collection page 4-5 The Silk Mill page 6 Exhibitions pages 7-11 Children & Families page Adults & Young People page Get Involved page 23 Be a Friend page 23 Support Us page 24 Coffee House & Shop page 25 Venue Hire page 26 Visit Us page 26 Getting Here page 27 At a glance page Cover image: Brick History: A World of LEGO Awaits, Warren Elsmore

3 HELLO This season there are some rare treats in store for visitors to Derby Museums. In February we ll be one of 12 regional UK museums simultaneously hosting exhibitions of work by the Renaissance Master Leonardo da Vinci. The images belong to the Royal Collection Trust and it will be the first time they will be displayed outside London. Leonardo was a true polymath an artist, engineer and scientist exactly the qualities we at Derby Museums promote as we are for the thinker and maker in everyone. Our spring exhibition, as part of the biennial FORMAT International Photography Festival, is a display of work by the Derby documentarian Maurice Broomfield. We are featuring a selection of his work capturing industry and factory life in the 1950s and 60s. The exhibition features work from the Victoria and Albert Museum collections as well as prints and cameras that belonged to Broomfield himself. At Derby Silk Mill, the site of the world s first factory, building work is well underway to transform the building into the UK s first Museum of Making. You can get a taste of what will be on offer when the new Museum opens in 2020 by following The Makory, our Mobile Museum of Making, as it travels around Derby and the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site bringing displays and activities to the communities of Derbyshire. Finally, at Pickford s House, we are embarking on a year-long season of costume exhibitions, based around outfits bequeathed by Marchioness Curzon of Kedleston. Dresses, shoes and accessories will be on display, featuring original haute couture clothing from the 1920s and 30s and including exquisite gowns from Chanel, Hartnell, Callot Soeurs and Molyneux of London. Our programme of visionary thinking, grit and glamour should provide a wealth of reasons to make Derby Museums people s first choice for culture in the city. Executive Director, Derby Museums 3

4 OBJECTS OF LOVE, HOPE AND FEAR: A WORLD COLLECTION Welcome to Objects of Love, Hope and Fear: A World Collection; a friendly new gallery full to bursting with ordinary and extraordinary objects from around the world. The exhibition is built on a foundation of shared experiences that are common to people across the world and these values, emotions and actions have shaped and informed every step of the project. The room is arranged into seven zones entitled Consume, Believe, Create, Conflict, Furnish, Adorn and Communicate. Each of the objects you ll experience has a history of human connection, having been crafted, used, loved, lost, stolen, collected, stored or hidden and now displayed with the greatest of respect. They connect to historic events full of horror, joy and everything in between. From talking drums and wooden pillows, to terrible weapons designed to torture enslaved workers. Each zone will offer both comfort and discomfort and we challenge you to not find something that captivates your head and heart. Thousands of people worked closely with us to co-produce this stunning display of over 1400 objects. We are indebted to everyone who offered their time, energy, skill, honesty and knowledge. The people on the streets of Derby, the co-production volunteers and new friends across the globe have cleaned, photographed, researched, interpreted and displayed this important collection of objects. It is through being open with each other that we can fully connect. We invite you to explore and admire the objects and to take time to talk with other visitors in the gallery to discover new perspectives and different points of view. One person s object of comfort will symbolise oppression to someone else; find out what people think and why. Come and participate in the gallery and make it your own. 4

5 LOOK OUT FOR... Hands On Histories A set of seven suitcases, full of incredible objects to hold and explore, will pop up in the gallery. The objects they contain are not replicas, they re the real deal! Friendly co-production volunteers will share their story of the gallery and support you in your quest to learn, experience and encounter. Objects of Love Share a photograph of something you wouldn t be without; a belonging that symbolises love to you or something that you keep close to your heart. Tweet it with the tag #objectsoflove and it will appear in the digital collection of love in the gallery. A charismatic telephone Pick up our friendly telephone full of welcome messages. We ve recorded greetings in a variety of languages that the kind people of Derby have left for visitors to the gallery. #CityofSanctuary Soundscape Experience a compelling soundscape that drifts and swirls around the gallery. The music was co-produced by talented composer Poetical Machine and contains recordings of visitors playing the historic instruments you see on display. There s plenty of space to dance too! Object Walks Some of the objects you ll see in the gallery headed out onto the streets of Derby with us in a quest to connect with as many people as we could. Historic combs visited barber shops and shoes headed into shoe shops. Check out the interactive map that documents some of those walks and the people we met along the way: derbymuseums.org. Reflect and respond This vibrant gallery has been created with people for people. The space is yours and we hope that you ll find time to relax, react, discuss and respond while you re here. The bookshelves contain reading material and a set of trails designed by co-production volunteers. Leave your thoughts about the objects and themes that matter to you. Take time to talk with someone new. 5

6 THE MUSEUM OF MAKING Derby Silk Mill is midway through a five year 16.4m programme to create the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Derby City Council, Arts Council England and the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership. The Silk Mill is now closed to the public for events, activities and venue hire. The building will undergo a full re-development during 2019; work that has already begun with the removal for specialist restoration of the Silk Mill s iconic 18th century Bakewell Gates. The new Museum of Making is scheduled to re-open fully in 2020, bringing thousands of visitors to the city each year. It will display fascinating items from Derby s rich industrial history, inspired by the makers of the past, made by the makers of today, and designed to empower makers of the future through inspirational learning programmes and activities. If you are interested in helping to make the Museum of Making please contact pippa@derbymuseums.org for volunteer and co-production opportunities. We would love your support! Keep up to date Head over to the project blog at derbysilkmill.tumblr.com and connect with us on 6

7 EXHIBITIONS Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing Friday 1 February - Monday 6 May Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12-4pm Bank Holiday Monday (6 May) 12-4pm The Royal Collection contains one of the world s greatest collections of drawings by Leonardo da Vinci. This spring, 12 of these exquisite drawings will travel to Derby for a special exhibition marking the 500th anniversary of the Renaissance Master s death. Never-before seen in the city, the works have been gathered together to reflect the full range of Leonardo s interests from painting, sculpture, architecture and music to anatomy, engineering, cartography, geology and botany. As so much of his life s work was unrealised or destroyed, it is only in these drawings, and a handful of related manuscripts, that Leonardo s greatest achievements survive. This exhibition is part of an unparalleled nationwide event, with simultaneous shows of Leonardo s drawings in Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield, Southampton and Sunderland, providing the widest-ever UK audience the opportunity to see the work of this extraordinary artist. Top: The throat, and the muscles of the leg by Leonardo da Vinci, c Above: The head of Leda by Leonardo da Vinci, c Royal Collection Trust / Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

8 EXHIBITIONS White Heat of British Industry, 1950s-60s: Photographs by Maurice Broomfield Friday 15 March - Monday 6 May Maurice Broomfield ( ) made spectacular photographs of British industry, showing skilled men and women proudly at work in factories across the UK. Produced in the 1950s and 1960s, they reveal a workforce in an era of rapid technological transition. Broomfield was born to a working-class family in Draycott, Derbyshire, leaving school at 15 to work as a lathe operator at Rolls-Royce. He attended Derby Art College in the evenings before becoming Britain s premier industrial photographer, drawing inspiration from the paintings of Joseph Wright of Derby and modernist photography from the German Bauhaus design schools. Images in the exhibition are from Broomfield s archive housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, alongside works from Derby Museum and Art Gallery. The exhibition is curated by Martin Barnes, V&A Senior Curator of Photographs. A selection of Broomfield s original cameras complement the photographs, loaned by his son, acclaimed documentary filmmaker Nick Broomfield. In collaboration with the V&A 8 Main image: Somerset Wire Company, Wire Manufacture, Cardiff Factory, 1964 Gelatin silver print, 750 x 912 mm Museum no. E Inset image: Preparing a Warp, British Nylon Spinners, Pontypool, Wales, 1964 Digital C-type print, printed 2007, 509 x 609 mm Museum no. E Victoria and Albert Museum, London/ Estate of Maurice Broomfield Maurice Broomfield ( )

9 FORMAT19 - FOREVER\\NOW Exhibition Friday 15 March - Saturday 4 May Pickford s House FORMAT International Photography Festival, established in 2004, is the UK s largest international biennale of contemporary photography, taking place in venues throughout Derby. FORMAT19 includes exhibitions, talks, conferences, performances, workshops, portfolio reviews and more. Curated around the theme of FOREVER\\ NOW, the festival explores global perspectives on memory, archives and the enduring moment through incredible works by new and world-leading artists. A selection of these works feature in two exhibitions presented at Pickford s House Museum. FORMAT is organised by QUAD and the University of Derby: formatfestival.com. Anton Kusters: The Blue Skies Project The Blue Skies Project by Anton Kusters is an installation of 1078 mounted, peel-apart Polaroids of blue skies, accompanied by a 13- year real-time tracking audio piece created by Ruben Samama. The images were made between 2012 and 2017 at the last known locations of every former Nazi Germany concentration camp. One thousand and seventyeight official concentration camps existed throughout Europe during the Nazi rule in Germany from 1933 to The artist comments that the blue skies in the project collectively bear witness to the systematic trauma that was happening below. antonkusters.com/theblueskiesproject Radical Visions: Camerawork Revisited Curated by Four Corners This exhibition reactivates the archives of Camerawork magazine ( ), situating its radical approaches to photojournalism within the context of our current socialpolitical moment. Emerging from the 1970s community arts movement, Camerawork did not view photography as a specialist practice, instead asserting the medium s potential to effect social change. Inspired by the 1930s Worker-Photography Movement, its grassroots approach documented the political struggles of Thatcherera Britain. Work by local people was shown alongside established practitioners including Jo Spence, Daniel Meadows, Susan Meiselas, Peter Kennard and many others. Contemporary photographers supported by Four Corners will be invited to submit images which speak to Camerawork s ethos. Selected images will be projected into the space, creating a dialogue between two eras. 9

10 EXHIBITIONS Fashion House Saturday 16 February - January 2020 Pickford s House A rare glimpse inside the private wardrobe of Grace Elvina, Marchioness Curzon of Kedleston. This is a wonderful opportunity to indulge in sumptuous, elegant evening wear from the Jazz Age. Featuring spectacular 1920s and 30s couture gowns from the fashion houses of Chanel, Worth, Hartnell and Vionnet, this represents the epitome of style from the golden age of glamour. Looks Sew Good: Magazines and Dressmaking Patterns from the 1930s Saturday 18 May - Saturday 7 September Pickford s House The 1930s was an era when Hollywood started to take over from the couturiers and high glamour was in. To acquire such a wardrobe, however, was well out of the reach of most, creating a gap in the market that was filled by home dressmaking. Ladies journals inspired women to deploy their sewing skills to emulate the styles they saw at the cinema and on showreels of society events. This exhibition looks at some of the magazines and patterns from the Pickford s House collection that encouraged women to transform what they saw into reality. 10

11 Brick History: A World of LEGO Awaits Friday 24 May - Sunday 8 September Brick History takes famous moments from history and imagines them in LEGO bricks how many do you recognise? From DNA and the Big Bang to Mozart, Martin Luther King and mobile phones, LEGO artist Warren Elsmore and his team have created a celebration of our shared stories, struggles, and triumphs, made from everyone s favourite Danish toy. From tiny recreations of Concorde and the Titanic that could fit in your hand, to a 1.5m square medieval castle bustling with activity, there are models to make you smile, to make you think, and to inspire you to build a better world. 11

12 CHILDREN & FAMILIES Leonardo Drawing Trail Friday 1 February - Monday 6 May Tuesday-Saturday 10am- 5pm; Sunday 12-4pm; Bank Holiday Monday (6 May), 12-4pm 1 per trail sheet Get your artistic skills ready to create your very own Leonardo da Vinci drawing by following the clues around the Museum. Drop in session, suitable for children 5-15 years old with their grown-ups. Tots Make and Do Every Friday (except 19 April, 26 April and 31 May) am Tots Make and Do is a weekly session where we welcome 2-5 year olds with their grown-ups for crafts, games and stories inspired by our fabulous collections. Drop in session, suitable for children 2-5 years old with their grown-ups. STEAM Tots Saturday 2 March, 6 April, 4 May and 8 June, pm Play, make and learn together amongst our historic collection in this sensory exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics). Drop in session, suitable for children 2-5 years old with their grown-ups. A World Collection: Shadow Puppets Saturday 30 March and Saturday 18 May, 11am-1pm There are some incredible shadow puppets in the Museum s World Collection. Learn more about them and have a go at making your very own in this creative drop-in session. Drop-in session, suitable for children aged 7 years+. 12

13 Storytelling with Alison Solomon Saturday 11 May, 1-3pm Storyteller Alison Solomon will be in our World Collections Gallery, telling intriguing tales of some of the objects from around the world. Bring in a significant object of your own and she will weave it into a story just for you. If you can, please bring something you are happy to give away or swap with others for a sharing story Drop-in session, suitable for children aged 7 years+. Tots Make and Do The Very Hungry Caterpillar Friday 7 June, am Fifty years ago, Eric Carle s The Very Hungry Caterpillar was first published. Come along and help us celebrate this well-loved book with a range of crafts, games and story reading. Drop in session, suitable for children 2-5 years old with their grown-ups. A World Collection: Object Journeys Saturday 29 June, 10am-12.30pm What do you find most interesting in our new gallery full of intriguing objects from around the world? Choose the objects that mean something to you and we will help you to create your own unique trail so that others can see the gallery from your perspective. Drop-in session, suitable for adults and children aged 7 years+. Look out for more special events and activities for families on our website: derbymuseums.org/for/families 13

14 EASTER HOLIDAYS Pickford s Easter Trail: Whose Shoes? Saturday 13 - Saturday 27 April Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm Pickford s House 1 per trail sheet The residents of Pickford s House seem to have misplaced their shoes. Can you find them around the house and match them to their owners? Drop in session, suitable for children 5-15 years old with their grown-ups Family Handling Histories Tuesday 16 April, am Handling History is our regular object-handling morning where you can get up close to some objects from our collection. Drop in session, suitable for families. Crafty Tuesdays Fabulous Hats Tuesday 16 April, 10am-2pm Fashion Designer Tuesday 23 April, 10am-2pm Pickford s House Crafty Tuesdays is our crafty holiday session at Pickford s House. This Easter we ll be taking inspiration from our fabulous 1920s and 1930s costume exhibition. Drop in session, suitable for children aged 5+ with their grown-ups. 14

15 Look out for more special events and activities for families on our website: derbymuseums.org/for/families Pickford s House Family Tour Wednesday 17 and 24 April, am Pickford s House Our friendly, costumed staff will guide you around Pickford s House, home of Georgian architect Joseph Pickford, to uncover how the house has evolved through the ages and the many residents that called it their home. Suitable for all. Art Hub Leonardo s Drawing Tools Wednesday 17 April, 10am-12noon and 1-3pm Capturing Movement Wednesday 24 April, 10am-12noon and 1-3pm At Art Hub we explore different creative techniques and processes there s always something new to try in this artist-led session. This time we ll be looking at Leonardo da Vinci s approaches to drawing. Drop in session, suitable for children aged 7+ with their grown-ups. Pickford s Plot Muddy Masterpieces Thursday 18 April, 10am-2pm Patterns and Textures Thursday 25 April, 10am-2pm Pickford s House Join us for this naturefocussed session in Pickford s garden during the holidays. Drop in session, suitable for families. Family Friday Camera Magic Friday 19 April, am Marvellous Making Machines Friday 26 April, am In this session the whole family is welcome to play, make and have fun together. Each one is focused on a theme to help you and your family explore your creative sides. This Easter we re taking inspiration from our Maurice Broomfield photography exhibition. Drop in session, suitable for children aged 5+ with their grown-ups. 15

16 MAY HALF TERM Telling Tales Trail Saturday 25 May - Sunday 9 June 1 per trail sheet Join us for a trail of tales around the Museum. Some well-loved books have been hidden around the Museum by the curator, but can you solve the clues to find them all? Drop in session, suitable for children 5-15 years old with their grown-ups. Crafty Tuesdays Brilliant Board Games Tuesday 28 May, 10am-2pm Pickford s House Crafty Tuesdays is our crafty holiday session at Pickford s House, taking inspiration from this historic home and its temporary exhibitions. This May we ll be getting crafty about board games from the past. Drop in session, suitable for children aged 5+ with their grown-ups. Family Handling Histories Tuesday 28 May, am Handling History is our regular object-handling morning where you can get up close to some objects from our collection. Drop in session, suitable for families. 16

17 Art Hub LEGO Construction Techniques Wednesday 29 May, 10am -12noon and 1-3pm At Art Hub we explore different creative techniques and processes there s always something new to try in this artist-led session. Drop in session, suitable for children aged 7+ with their grown-ups. Pickford s House Family Tour Wednesday 29 May, am Pickford s House Our friendly, costumed staff will guide you around Pickford s House, home of Georgian architect Joseph Pickford, to uncover how the house has evolved through the ages and the many residents that called it their home. Suitable for all. Pickford s Plot: Mini Beast Safari Thursday 30 May, 10am-2pm Pickford s House Join us for this naturefocussed session in Pickford s garden during the holidays. Drop in session, suitable for families. Look out for more special events and activities for families on our website: derbymuseums.org/for/families 17

18 MAY HALF TERM Family Friday: My Favourite Books Friday 31 May, am In this session the whole family is welcome to play, make and have fun together. This May Half Term we are exploring our favourite books. Bring yours along to the Museum to share with others and inspire some imaginative storybook crafts. Drop in session, suitable for children 5+ with their grown-ups. History is Horrible Sleepover Saturday 1 June, 7pm - Sunday 2 June, 8am per ticket. To book visit or call Celebrating the Horrible Histories books, join us at the Museum and Art Gallery for a blast into the past and meet some gruesome characters along the way. The night will include a time-travelling tour, fun activities and a rare opportunity to sleep in the Museum, followed by a 21st century breakfast. Suitable for children aged 7-12 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult (max. 2 children per adult). Handling Histories Tuesdays 5 and 19 March / 2 April / 14 May / 11 and 25 June, am Handling History is our regular object handling morning where you can get up close to some objects from our collection. Drop-in session, suitable for all. 18

19 ADULTS & YOUNG PEOPLE Hanson s Valuation Days Wednesdays 6 March / 3 April / 1 May / 5 June, 10am-12noon Pickford s House Come along and meet a member of the Hanson s valuations team who will be available to advise on antiques, jewellery, coins, ceramics and more! Drop-in session, suitable for young people and adults. Refreshments available. Talk: John Flamsteed s Atlas Coelestis Friday 8 March, 11am-12noon 5 adults / 3.30 students / FREE for Derby Museums Friends* To book visit or call To kick off British Science Week (8-17 March) we are celebrating John Flamsteed ( ), who hailed from Derbyshire and was the first Astronomer Royal. In our collection we have an original copy of his Atlas Coelestis based on his observations of the stars. Learn more about the man, his work and astronomical knowledge of the time with our Collections Manager, Spencer Bailey. Suitable for adults. DERBY MUSEUMS FRIENDS *Look out for more Derby Museums Friends talks soon. Drawn Inspiration Thursdays 28 March / 25 April / 30 May / 27 June, 10.30am-12 noon 4.75 adults / 3.50 students. To book visit or call This artist-led activity is aimed at adults of all artistic abilities from complete beginners through to confident sketchers! Each month there is a different theme to explore. Suitable for young people and adults. Pickford s Tour Every Wednesday outside school holidays, am Pickford s House Our friendly, costumed staff will guide you around Pickford s House, home of Georgian architect Joseph Pickford, to uncover how the house has evolved through the ages and the many residents that called it their home. Suitable for all. 19

20 ADULTS & YOUNG PEOPLE Haunted Heritage Paranormal Investigation Saturday 16 March, 8pm-1am 37 per adult. Booking is essential - please visit hauntedheritage.co.uk Join Haunted Heritage and the Derby Museums team as we open the doors to Derby s iconic buildings and investigate who or what is there after hours. Haunted Heritage are a professional paranormal investigation company who specialise in ghost hunting events at unique historical sites. So if you re an armchair ghost hunter, a seasoned investigator or just mildly curious, then join us at the as we unlock Derby s hidden past. Suitable for adults. Creating Calm Saturday 16 March and Saturday 15 June, 10.30am-12noon 4.75 adults / 3.50 students. To book visit or call This maker-led activity is for adults who want a peaceful space to be creative and calm. Using inspiration from the Museum s collection and support from specialist makers you are invited to take the time to have a go, leaving you feeling refreshed and content. Suitable for adults. The Royal Lancers Regimental Day Saturday 23 March, 10.30am to 1pm Places are limited, to book visit or call The Regiment and its antecedent units have a long association with the East Midlands, and their Museum is hosted by Derby Museum and Art Gallery. Join members of The Royal Lancers Association to learn about the Regiment s service in the First World War, find out about more recent operational duties undertaken by the 9th/12th Royal Lancers, and discover what the Regiment has been up to recently. Suitable for adults. Look out for more special events and activities for adults and young people on our website: derbymuseums.org/whats-on 20

21 A Special Leonardo Treat for Your Mum on Mother s Day Sunday 31 March Tour 1pm, followed by afternoon tea at 2pm. 15 adults / 7.50 under 12s. Places are limited, to book contact us at: info@derbymuseums.org or call The Royal Collection holds one of the world s greatest collections of drawings by Leonardo da Vinci. This spring, 12 of these exquisite drawings will travel to Derby for a special exhibition marking the 500th anniversary of the Renaissance Master s death. Join us for an exclusive guided tour of the exhibition followed by an Italian Afternoon Tea served in our award-winning Coffee House. World Collection Lunchtime Talks Wednesday 27 March, 10 April, 15 May, pm Join Museum staff for an introduction talk and tour of the new gallery: Objects of Love, Hope and Fear: A World Collection. Find out more about the fascinating objects on display and their intriguing stories. Drop-in session, suitable for young people and adults. Photography Walk: Derby Industry Sunday 28 April and 12 May, pm Meet outside the 4.75 a ticket (includes a free hot drink in the Museum Coffee House on the day) To book visit or call Inspired by the work of Maurice Broomfield, join us for a walk around Derby, picking out key buildings which hold a place in Derby s rich industrial history, and capturing these through photography. Bring your own camera along on the day. Suitable for adults and children aged 10+. Jacqueline Riding Peterloo: The Story of the Manchester Massacre Saturday 1 June, 11.30am-12.30pm 7 per ticket, book from 10 April at: derbybookfestival.co.uk. Manchester, August 1819: 60,000 people gathered to hear reformer Henry Hunt campaigning for parliamentary reform to enable voting as a universal right. By the end of the day 15 people, including two women and a child, were dead or mortally wounded and 650 were injured, hacked down by drunken yeomanry. Jacqueline Riding's compelling book ties in with Mike Leigh's film Peterloo, for which she was historical adviser. 21

22 ADULTS & YOUNG PEOPLE Look out for more special events and activities for adults and young people on our website: derbymuseums.org/whats-on Hitler s British Isles - The Real Story of the Occupied Channel Islands Tuesday 4 June, pm 7 per ticket, book from 10 April at: derbybookfestival.co.uk. In the summer of 1940, Britain stood perilously close to invasion by the Nazis, but what would a British occupation have looked like? We know because, for five years during the Second World War, 50,000 British subjects lived through just that. In Hitler s British Isles, Duncan Barrett tells the story of how these people coped under such difficult and dangerous circumstances in this important, but neglected, part of our own history of World War II. Mother: An Unconventional History Thursday 6 June, pm 7 per ticket, book from 10 April at: derbybookfestival.co.uk. Acclaimed historian Sarah Knott analyses the real experience of motherhood for women across the ages, from the South Carolina field slave to a 1950s suburban housewife, from a royal mistress pregnant with a king s first son to a 1970s feminist. Drawing on letters, diaries, court reports and paintings, Knott vividly brings to life the lost stories of ordinary women and the everyday details of carrying and caring for a baby. Book Fair Saturday 8 June, 10.30am-3.30pm on The Wardwick The Book Fair returns in a new venue: the Library at Derby. Discover stories old and new, or take a chance with one of our mystery books! There will be a range of stalls including authors, publishers, charities and book related gifts. You can also hear readings from some of our local authors. 22

23 GET INVOLVED Volunteering with Derby Museums We offer volunteering opportunities to excite, challenge and intrigue. Meaningful co-production opportunities are at the heart of all we do and, by working alongside our brilliant team of volunteer co-producers, we create inspiring museums built with, and for, the people of Derby. From regular, longer-term volunteering opportunities to short-term and even micro-opportunities; every minute you give makes a difference. Build and share your skills, meet wonderful people and help make Derby Museums. For more information, please pippa@derbymuseums.org. BE PART OF THE STORY BE A FRIEND Buying a Friends membership is a fantastic way to support Derby Museums and as thank you, you can get that little bit extra out of your visits to us. For Adults Satisfy your curiosity with free admission to our Friends Talks, covering everything from the Enlightenment, incredible artists, local history and more. Feel connected to Derby Museums with social events and seeing behind the scenes. Treat yourself with a 10% discount in our café and shops. For Families Learn something new and have fun together with free admission to specially selected interactive learning sessions and exciting workshops. Save time on finding things to do that ll feed your children s curious minds and that you ll enjoy too. Take a break and keep everyone happy with a 10% discount in our café and shops. For more information about Derby Museums Friends memberships, visit derbymuseums.org or call

24 SUPPORT US Give a special gift and support our Endowment campaign To celebrate the launch of our Endowment campaign, we have commissioned a special Orrery pin badge, available exclusively to those who have donated to the Endowment Fund. The Endowment will help to secure the future of Derby Museums for generations to come, and for a time-limited period, the Heritage Lottery Fund will double any donation made to the campaign. We would love for you to donate 10 or more to receive your very own badge; a gift to Derby Museums that will be doubled to 20 by the Heritage Lottery Fund for our Endowment campaign. To donate to receive your badge, just pop into the shop or visit: derby-museums.myshopify.com/collections/orrery-pin-badge. Thank you! Show your support Buy a Bird For a suggested minimum donation of 25, you can Buy a Bird inspired by our collection that will be displayed in the stairwell at the Museum and Art Gallery with a name of your choice printed beneath. Pick a chirpy robin, a wise owl, or even a vibrant parrot and visit your bird whenever the Museum and Art Gallery is open. Your donations help support our activity programme for children and families. Thank you. Contact us on or visit derbymuseums.org to find out more. 24

25 SHOP Spring has finally sprung in our shop at the Museum and Art Gallery. There s something for everyone with ceramics and stationery inspired by our collections, and gorgeous jewellery from local makers, guaranteed to transform any outfit. Be inspired by the beautiful gardens at Pickford s House then pop into The Brewhouse Shop for a selection of accessories and gifts to brighten up your home and garden. COFFEE HOUSE Spring sees the launch of our new seasonal menu, packed with fabulous flatbreads and super salads all made with the freshest ingredients. Don t forget to save room for our sweet treats too! Gluten-free and vegan options available. 25

26 VENUE HIRE Derby Museum and Art Gallery on The Wardwick Centrally located, and perhaps the grandest building on The Wardwick, this 19th century venue has a splendour all of its own. With a licensed bar and room for 180 guests to dance the night away, it offers a fantastic space to mark that special occasion, as well as the flexibility to host larger scale events, conferences and fairs. For more information, contact Christine on or christine@derbymuseums.org VISIT US The Strand Derby, DE1 1BS Opening Times Monday CLOSED* Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 12-4pm *Special opening on Bank Holiday Monday 6 May for the last day of our Leonardo da Vinci exhibition. Pickford s House 41 Friar Gate Derby, DE1 1DA Opening Times Monday CLOSED Tuesday- Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday CLOSED The Silk Mill Silk Mill Lane Derby, DE1 3AF Opening Times CLOSED while we develop the new Museum of Making see page 6 for more information 26

27 GETTING HERE Agard St Friar Gate Brook St PICKFORD S HOUSE A601 Curzon St Mercian Way St. Alkmund s Way Friar Gate Abbey St A601 Bramble St Curzon St Newland St Gerard St Bold Lane Becket St Macklin St Cathedral Road Colyear St A601 St. Mary s Gate MUSEUM & ART GALLERY Friar Gate Sowter Rd St. Michael s Lane Sadler Gate The Strand Becket Well Lane Iron Gate Full St River Derwent St. Alkmund s Way THE SILK MILL Tennant St Corporation St to the Railway Station Access Families are always welcome at Derby Museums. Whether you re visiting an exhibition, taking part in an activity or simply taking some time out to relax in our cafés, there s always something to see and do. Our galleries at the Museum and Art Gallery are buggy and wheelchair accessible. Pickford s House has limited access but our friendly staff will be more than happy to help accommodate you in any way they can. For full access details, please visit derbymuseums.org or call By Bus Derby Bus Station is a short walk away from Pickford s House and the Museum and Art Gallery. Pickford s House is on routes 5, 28 & 29 and many bus routes pass close to the. By Car The Museum and Art Gallery has no parking facilities but there are plenty of car parks and spaces for Blue Badge holders nearby. Pickford s House has its own free car park accessed from Agard Street. By Rail Derby Railway Station is 1.2 miles away, approximately a 20 minute walk. 27

28 AT A GLANCE Exhibitions Fri 1 Feb - Mon 6 May Leonardo da Vinci: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; Page 7 A Life in Drawing Sun 12-4pm; Bank Holiday Mon (6 May) 12-4pm Sat 16 Feb - Jan 2020 Fashion House Tue-Sat 10am-5pm Pickford s House Page 10 Fri 15 Mar - Sat 4 May FORMAT19 - Tue-Sat 10am-5pm Pickford s House Page 9 FOREVER\\NOW Exhibition Fri 15 Mar - Mon 6 May White Heat of British Industry, Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; Page s-60s: Photographs Sun 12-4pm by Maurice Broomfield Sat 18 May - Sat 7 Sep Looks Sew Good: Magazines Tue-Sat 10am-5pm Pickford s House Page 10 and Dressmaking Patterns from the 1930s Fri 24 May - Sun 8 Sep Brick History: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; Page 11 A World of LEGO Awaits Sun 12-4pm March Fri 1 Feb - Mon 6 May Leonardo Drawing Trail Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; Page 12 Sun 12-4pm; Bank Holiday Mon (6 May), 12-4pm Fri 1 Tots Make and Do am Page 12 Sat 2 STEAM Tots pm Page 12 Tue 5 Handling Histories am Page 18 Wed 6 Pickford s Tour am Pickford s House Page 19 Wed 6 Hanson s Valuation Days 10am-12noon Pickford s House Page 19 Fri 8 Tots Make and Do am Page 12 Fri 8 Talk: John Flamsteed s 11am-12noon Page 19 Atlas Coelestis Wed 13 Pickford s Tour am Pickford s House Page 19 Fri 15 Tots Make and Do am Page 12 Sat 16 Haunted Heritage 8pm-1am Page 20 Paranormal Investigation Sat 16 Creating Calm 10.30am-12noon Page 20 Tue 19 Handling Histories am Page 18 Wed 20 Pickford s Tour am Pickford s House Page 19 Fri 22 Tots Make and Do am Page 12 28

29 March continued Sat 23 The Royal Lancers 10.30am-1pm Page 20 Regimental Day Wed 27 Pickford s Tour am Pickford s House Page 19 Wed 27 World Collection pm Page 21 Lunchtime Talks Thu 28 Drawn Inspiration 10.30am-12noon Page 19 Fri 29 Tots Make and Do am Page 12 Sat 30 A World Collection: 11am-1pm Page 12 Shadow Puppets Sun 31 A Special Leonardo Treat for 1pm, followed by Page 21 Your Mum on Mother s Day afternoon tea at 2pm April Tue 2 Handling Histories 10:30-11am Page 18 Wed 3 Hanson s Valuation Days 10am-12noon Pickford s House Page 19 Wed 3 Pickford s Tour am Pickford s House Page 19 Fri 5 Tots Make and Do am Page 12 Sat 6 STEAM Tots pm Page 12 Wed 10 Pickford s Tour am Pickford s House Page 19 Wed 10 World Collection pm Page 21 Lunchtime Talks Fri 12 Tots Make and Do am Page 12 Sat 13 - Sat 27 Pickford s Easter Trail: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm Pickford s House Page 14 Whose Shoes? Tue 16 Crafty Tuesdays: Fabulous Hats 10am-2pm Pickford s House Page 14 Tue 16 Family Handling Histories am Page 16 Wed 17 Art Hub: Leonardo s 10am-12noon ` Page 15 Drawing Tools and 1-3pm Wed 17 Pickford s House Family Tour am Pickford s House Page 15 Thu 18 Pickford s Plot: 10am-2pm Pickford s House Page 15 Muddy Masterpieces Fri 19 Tots Make and Do am Page 12 Fri 19 Family Friday: Camera Magic am Page 15 continued on next page 29

30 April continued Tue 23 Crafty Tuesdays: 10am-2pm Pickford s House Page 14 Fashion Designer Wed 24 Art Hub: Capturing Movement 10am - 12noon ` Page 15 and 1-3pm Wed 24 Pickford s House Family Tour am Pickford s House Page 15 Thu 25 Drawn Inspiration 10.30am-12noon Page 19 Thu 25 Pickford s Plot: 10am-2pm Pickford s House Page 15 Patterns and Textures Fri 26 Tots Make and Do am Page 12 Fri 26 Family Friday: am Page 15 Marvellous Making Machines Sun 28 Photography Walk: 10.30am-12noon Page 21 Derby Industry May Wed 1 Hanson s Valuation Days 10am-12noon Pickford s House Page 19 Wed 1 Pickford s Tour am Pickford s House Page 19 Fri 3 Tots Make and Do am Page 12 Sat 4 STEAM Tots pm Page 12 Wed 8 Pickford s Tour am Pickford s House Page 19 Fri 10 Tots Make and Do am Page 12 Sat 11 Storytelling with Alison Solomon 1-3pm Page 13 Sun 12 Photography Walk: noon Page 21 Derby Industry Tue 14 Handling Histories 10:30-11am Page 18 Wed 15 Pickford s Tour am Pickford s House Page 19 Wed 15 World Collection pm Page 21 Lunchtime Talks Fri 17 Tots Make and Do am Page 12 Sat 18 A World Collection: 11am-1pm Page 12 Shadow Puppets Wed 22 Pickford s Tour am Pickford s House Page 19 Fri 24 Tots Make and Do am Page 12 Sat 25 May - Sun 9 Jun Derby Book Festival: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; Page 16 Telling Tales Trail Sun 12-4pm Tue 28 Crafty Tuesdays: 10am-2pm Pickford s House Page 16 Brilliant Board Games 30

31 May continued Tue 28 Family Handling Histories am Page 16 Wed 29 Art Hub: LEGO 10am-12noon Page 17 Construction Techniques and 1-3pm Wed 29 Pickford s House Family Tour am Pickford s House Page 15 Thu 30 Pickford s Plot: 10am-2pm Pickford s House Page 17 Mini Beast Safari Thu 30 Drawn Inspiration 10.30am - 12noon Page 19 Fri 31 Derby Book Festival: am Page 18 Family Friday - My Favourite Books June Sat 1 Derby Book Festival: pm Page 21 Jacqueline Riding - Peterloo Sat 1 - Sun 2 Derby Book Festival: 7pm-8am Page 18 History is Horrible Sleepover Tue 4 Derby Book Festival: pm Page 22 Hitler s British Isles Wed 5 Pickford s Tour am Pickford s House Page 19 Wed 5 Hanson s Valuation Days 10am-12noon Pickford s House Page 19 Thu 6 Derby Book Festival: Mother pm Page 22 Fri 7 Derby Book Festival: am Page 13 Tots Make and Do The Very Hungry Caterpillar Sat 8 STEAM Tots pm Page 12 Sat 8 Derby Book Festival: Book Fair 10.30am-3.30pm, Page 22 Wardwick Entrance Tue 11 Handling Histories am Page 18 Wed 12 Pickford s Tour am Pickford s House Page 19 Fri 14 Tots Make and Do am Page 12 Sat 15 Creating Calm 10.30am-12noon Page 20 Wed 19 Pickford s Tour am Pickford s House Page 19 Fri 21 Tots Make and Do am Page 12 Tue 25 Handling Histories am Page 18 Wed 26 Pickford s Tour am Pickford s House Page 19 Thu 27 Drawn Inspiration 10.30am-12noon Page 19 Fri 28 Tots Make and Do am Page 12 Sat 29 A World Collection: 10am-12.30pm Page 13 Object Journeys 31

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