What s On. March - June

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1 What s On March - June

2 CONTENTS Exhibitions page 4-13 Easter Holidays page May Half Term page Derby Book Festival page More Fantastic Events page Things To Do: Adults page Things To Do: The Silk Mill page More Fantastic Events page 30 Information and At A Glance page Visit one of the largest collections of toy theatres in the country, at Pickford's House. 2

3 HELLO This Spring there is so much to see in Derby Museums from home and abroad, giving both a local and global perspective on our city. In March, as part of FORMAT 2017, we will host a beautiful array of photography from W. W. Winter of Derby, perhaps the oldest photographic studio in the world. We are also encouraging visitors, if they have used any Derby photographic studio, to share their photos and stories as we create Your Photo Archive. In May we present the Music of Courtly India in partnership with the British Museum and Derby based arts organisations Artcore and Surtal Arts. It highlights music, poetry and paintings of the 17th century. There will be talks and activities which will explore our links with India and there will be a chance to make music and tell stories inspired by our collections. At Pickford s House in May, we re showing some beautiful Japanese art from our collections. These works are highly symbolic, highlighting the important Buddhist belief in the harmony of nature. Also at Pickford s we commemorate and explore the legacy of the Pentrich Rising of 1817, cited as the first truly industrial working-class revolt against repressive government. From mid June, a selection of Vivienne Westwood shoes will be displayed around Pickford's House, contrasting against the elegant Georgian backdrop. We are honoured that The Silk Mill has been chosen as a venue to host Weeping Window, as part of the Poppies Tour, commemorating the centenary of the Great War. Created by the Derbyshire born artist, Paul Cummins and designer, Tom Piper, the display will cascade from the campanile of The Silk Mill. There will be a range of events and an education programme for people to reflect on the legacy of World War One. This season s programme really shows that Derby Museums offers a gamut of ways for people to reflect and explore their place, in the world. Executive Director, Derby Museums Trust Ragamala painting, c The Trustees of the British Museum 3

4 FORMAT 17 People, Places and Things Photographs from the W. W. Winter Archive 24 March - 11 June This exhibition explores early studio photography from 1854 onwards with a focus on the collection of W. W. Winter Studio in Derby, one of the oldest running studios in the world. Over the last 170 years the Winter photographers have recorded Derby and the people and things that were both important and commonplace in the town as it grew into the city that we know today. Curated by Greg Hobson. The exhibition is organised in partnership with QUAD as part of FORMAT, supported by the Heritage Lottery and ACE. FORMAT is organised by QUAD and the University of Derby, supported by Arts Council England and multiple partners. W. W. Winter Studio Tours Saturday 25 March Thursday 30 March Tuesday 4 April Monday 10 April Saturday 22 April 10am and 12.30pm Booking essential. Please call to book. Suitable for adults Exhibition Tours Sunday 26 March 12:30pm Friday 7 April 2pm Booking essential. Please call to book. 4 Adults 2.50 Students Suitable for adults 4

5 Modern Ornithologies Curated by Rodrigo Orrantia 24 March - 23 April Pickford s House A group show curated by Rodrigo Orrantia highlighting stories of unusual bird-related activities including work by Stephen Gill and Martin Parr. Your Photo Archive until 23 April Do you have any photos from Derby photographic studios including, The Derby Stereoscopic Co.; Richard Keene studios; W. W. Winter Photography Ltd? We d love you to come and share your photos and stories of the photos, plus your experiences of photographic studios. There will also be a chance to photograph yourself in a specially recreated studio! Wednesdays and Saturdays, 11am-1pm and 2-4pm: Your photos could be part of the exhibition - drop in and have your photos scanned! Thread Whispers, Chapter 1 of Rock and Apricot and Mountaintop Shivani Gupta and Corinne Elysse Adams 24 March - 23 April Pickford s House Lens-based artist Shivani Gupta chronicles the people of Dah and Hanu villages, small settlements high in the Himalayan Mountains, India in the series Thread Whispers. The Merchant of Images Friday 24 March 10am-5pm Come and have your photo taken and playfully tweaked using fantastic backdrops and theatrically staged poses within The Merchant of Images Photo Studio. Filmmaker and designer, Aradhana Seth would like to invite you into the slower, more considered space of the old-fashioned Indian photo studio. FORMAT Symposium Under the Dark Cloth Saturday 8 April 11am-6pm QUAD An International one-day symposium to coincide with the exhibition People, Places and Things 10. To book, please call

6 EXHIBITION Music of Courtly India A British Museum Partnership Spotlight Loan 6 May - 25 June ADMISSION: Give What You Think In the courts of 17th century India painting, poetry and music were entwined. The exhibition comprises Ragamala paintings and a musical instrument called a sarinda from the collections of the British Museum. Alongside the exhibition will be the chance for you to make music, tell stories and explore objects from our own collections. This exhibition is hosted in partnership with the British Museum, Artcore and Surtal Arts. Ivory musical Instrument (sarinda), c The Trustees of the British Museum 6

7 British Museum Curator s Talk Wednesday 24 May 2pm Join Dr Imma Ramos, the British Museum s curator of the South Asia collections, as she explores ragamala paintings and their history between the 17th and 19th centuries across the Rajput, Mughal and Sultanate courts in India. From representations of forest-dwelling snake charmers and yogis to musicians and women of the court, she will discuss their rich and varied iconography as well as their essential relationship to poetry and music. Suitable for adults. Please call to book. 4 Adults 2.50 Students/ Friends of Derby Museums Handling History Wednesday 31 May 10.30am-12noon A unique opportunity to handle objects from the collection. This session gives visitors the chance to see and handle items with an Indian connection. Legacy of Empire Wednesday 14 June 2pm This year marks 70 years since Britain gave India and Pakistan their independence. For more than 100 years before this British influence in South Asia was unassailable. Join Jonathan Wallis, Head of Museums as he discusses the legacy of Britain s colonial past. Suitable for adults. Please call to book. 4 Adults 2.50 Students/ Friends of Derby Museums Gallery Activities Throughout the exhibition Be sure to explore the interactive, creative elements of our latest exhibition. From visiting Artists, Dancers and community groups alongside our permanent activities - we have a full programme designed to get you celebrating the Music of Courtly India. Look out on our website for full details. 7

8 EXHIBITIONS Derbyshire in Revolt: The Pentrich Rising 200 years on 6 May - 9 September Pickford s House In June 1817 a group of around 300 men, from the villages of Pentrich and South Wingfield, set out to march on Nottingham as part of what they believed was a much bigger uprising against the government. To mark the 200th anniversary of the Pentrich Revolution and its suppression, Derby Museums will be exploring the causes, events and legacy, including some iconic objects linked to the revolt. There is nothing you can see that is not a flower, There is nothing you can think that is not the moon. 6 May - 9 September Pickford s House A display of Japanese art from our collection featuring works by Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige. The traditional symbolic imagery in kachoga (bird and flower painting) reflects the Shinto belief in the importance of the seasons and the Buddhist belief of harmony with nature. While in ukiyo-e (Pictures of the Floating World) stories are told through images of the landscape, history, folk tales and everyday life of the people of Japan. 8

9 Museum Interventions 6 April - 7 May Six Second Year BA (Hons) Fine Art students from the University of Derby have created new work in response to Derby Museums collections. The work will sit amongst our permanent archaeology display to offer new perspectives on existing stories. Bridge the Gap 14 April - 14 May In partnership with Artcore s Art Attachments residency programme we re delighted to be working with two new Bridge the Gap artists. Sonia Barrett and Tracey Meek will be exploring the museum collection and producing new work in response to the objects and themes within the building. Vivienne Westwood A Touring Exhibition from The Civic, Barnsley 17 June - 17 September Pickford s House ADMISSION: Give What You Think A Personal Collection of Vivienne Westwood Shoes, this ultimate indulgence shows how a private collector has built this collection over the last 15 years, choosing them for their innovative attitude towards design and most importantly their passion. Vivienne Westwood is best known as the creator of punk and new wave fashions as well as for opening the Sex boutique with Malcolm McLaren in the 1970s. This collection of shoes spans the decades from that time. 9

10 EXHIBITION Judge Dredd to Wonder Woman - the work of Liam Sharp 23 June - 3 September ADMISSION: Give What You Think Currently living and working in California, Derby born writer and artist Liam Sharp is best known for his highly detailed comic work. His latest series, drawing Wonder Woman for DC, has seen Liam receive worldwide acclaim. This exhibition charts his 30 year career in comics, illustrating household names like Judge Dredd, the Hulk, Spider-Man and iconic DC characters such as Superman and now Wonder Woman, as well as writing and illustrating his own unique creations. Liam is also the co-founder of the award-winning progressive digital storytelling company Madefire, taking words and pictures and adding sound and motion. Madefire recently produced the world's first VR comics experience. This exhibition would not have been possible without the support of DC Entertainment. Internationally acclaimed artist, Liam Sharp returns home for this retrospective exhibition. 10

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12 9 June - 23 July Open 7 days 10am-5pm (Thursdays 10am-8pm) The Silk Mill Weeping Window is a cascade comprising several thousand handmade ceramic poppies seen pouring from a high window to the ground below; Wave is a sweeping arch of bright red poppy heads suspended on towering stalks. These two sculptures, by artist Paul Cummins and designer Tom Piper, marking the centenary of the outbreak of war, are now brought to audiences at venues across the country by NOW as part of the Poppies tour. As with all NOW projects, the presentation of these sculptures to new audiences across the UK aims to prompt a new, nationwide dialogue around the legacy of the First World War. The breath-taking sculptures were initially conceived as the key dramatic sculptural elements in the installation Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red at the Tower of London in the autumn of Over the course of their time at the Tower, the two sculptures were gradually surrounded by a vast field of ceramic poppies, each one planted by a volunteer in memory of the life of a British and Colonial soldier lost during the First World War. In their original setting they captured the public imagination and were visited by over five million people. Learning and Engagement Coming soon... Keep an eye on the website for details of activities, events and schools sessions. 12

13 Weeping Window is from the installation Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red - poppies and original concept by artist Paul Cummins and installation designed by Tom Piper - by Paul Cummins Ceramics Limited in conjunction with Historic Royal Palaces, originally at HM Tower of London Image credit: Richard Lea-Hair and Historic Royal Palaces. 13

14 EASTER HOLIDAYS Georgian Jollies: Easter Baskets Tuesday 11 April 10am-12noon and 1-3pm Pickford s House Create a colourful Easter basket to store your chocolate treats in! The Art Hub: Paint Studio Wednesday 12 April 10am-12noon and 1-3pm We re getting hands on with paint today! Squish, splat and play with paint in this celebration of this colourful and diverse medium. Aprons will be provided! Pickford s Plot: Sunflowers Thursday 13 April Thursday 20 April 10am-12noon and 1-3pm Pickford s House Decorate a plant pot and sow a sunflower seed this Easter at Pickford s House. Take your sunflower home and follow our guide to make sure your sunflower blooms and grows in to a beautiful flower that will brighten your home. 14

15 Easter Trail: Cheeky Chicks from Saturday 8 April With Rabbits on the Loose last year, we thought we had seen the end of cartoon animal invasions at Derby Museums We were wrong! This Easter, those cheeky chicks are causing chaos all over the museum. Please help us round up these pesky chicks, and be rewarded with a delicious Easter treat. 1 per trail Family Friday: Museum Chocolatiers Friday 14 April am Be inspired by our scrumptious collection and decorate your very own chocolate tile to take home! Suitable for families The Art Hub: Drawing Studio Wednesday 19 April 10am-12noon and 1-3pm We love drawing at Derby Museums - pick up a pencil and get involved! With a variety of drawing materials to choose from, you can explore your creativity and develop your drawing skills. Easter Trail: The Words English Owes to India from Saturday 8 April Are you a word GURU? Do you wonder what the HULLABALLO is all about? Have a go at our wonderful word trail which looks at the many Indian words in our language. 1 per trail Georgian Jollies: Watercolour Wonders Tuesday 18 April 10am-12noon and 1-3pm Layer watercolour washes and splashes of colour to create a beautiful painting to take home! Family Friday: The Secret Garden Friday 21 April am Help us create an enchanted garden in the Activity Room! From flowers to foxes, worms to wells add your creative twist to our secret garden. Suitable for families 15

16 MAY HALF TERM The Art Hub: Indian Adventure Wednesday 31 May 10am-12 noon and 1-3pm We love our new exhibition at the exploring the Music of Courtly India. Join us this Half Term for a celebration of Indian culture. Enjoy this sensory exploration of the sights and sounds of the magic of India, create a unique art installation and play beautiful instruments. 16

17 Georgian Jollies: Toys and Games Tuesday 30 May 10am-12noon and 1-3pm Pickford s House Pickford s House is full of beautiful traditional toys and games. Come and have a closer look at them before creating your very own to take home and play with. Pickford s Plot: Summer Garden Thursday 1 June 10am-12noon and 1-3pm Pickford s House Help us create some beautiful planters for the Georgian Garden - enjoy the sights and smells of fragrant flowers and fresh herbs. You can create a plant pot to take home and continue your garden adventures! Family Friday: Shadow Puppets Friday 2 June am Capture the beautiful stories in the Ragamala paintings on display and create your own shadow puppet. Bring your puppets to life in our light theatre and fill the gallery with the beautiful tales. Suitable for families A little suitcase to start BIG conversations When you visit, look out for the World Cultures Suitcase, at events and activities around the Museum and Art Gallery. Fascinating objects and intriguing questions will be unpacked from the Suitcase, which will help shape a new exhibition celebrating objects from around the world. We d love to invite you to take part in the development of the project by adding your thoughts and ideas to the case. 17

18 DERBY BOOK FESTIVAL The Derby Book Fair Saturday 10 June 10am-4pm The Silk Mill Visit our first Book Fair in the wonderful setting of The Silk Mill. Stalls will include publishers, charities, comics, book shops and authors. The Silk Mill café will also host readings from local authors on the hour, so have a rest with a cuppa and discover a new author! Book Launch: Joseph Wright of Derby by Lucy Bamford and Jonathan Wallis Saturday 10 June pm Join Lucy and Jonathan for a discussion on Joseph Wright of Derby and the paintings displayed in the museum and to find out more about their new book celebrating the city s most famous son. Suitable for adults Mary Queen of Scots, The Captive Queen in England David Templeman Saturday 10 June 2-3pm David will reveal a story not found in any history book, conveying intrigue, passion, plots and escape attempts. Discover the fascinating story of Mary s captivity in and around Yorkshire, Derbyshire and South Nottinghamshire. 6/ 4 To book call Suitable for adults Dahl Delights: Museum Sleepover Saturday 10 June - Sunday 11 June 7pm-8am After the success of our first ever family sleepover event last year, we are delighted to once again invite you to spend a night at the Museum. This time around, we are being inspired by the phizz-whizzing wonders of Roald Dahl s magnificent stories. From Matilda to The Witches, Fantastic Mr Fox to The BFG - take part in a packed programme of activities and games celebrating Dahl s most famous characters! The evening will culminate in a torch light tour of the museum before bedtime stories and lights out! 20 per child 15 per adult To book call Suitable for ages 7-12 All children must be accompanied by an adult 18 Mad Hatter s Tea Party Sunday 11 June 2-3pm Join us for a very important date in Wonderland this Derby Book Festival. Spend an afternoon at Derby Museums, and enjoy storytelling, craft and cake all inspired by Lewis Carroll s classic story. Create your very own hat and enjoy some delicious treats and tasty drinks together in Wonderland. 4: 14+ 2: under 14s To book, please call Refreshments included.

19 All bookable events will go on sale from 11 April Handling History: 50 Best Finds Tuesday 13 June am Join Alastair Willis as he discusses his latest book 50 Finds from Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, which details local treasures that have been discovered in the region. There will be the opportunity to handle some treasures for yourself, and discover the objects up close. Suitable for adults Festival Lunch with Dame Jenni Murray Tuesday 13 June 12.30pm - 3pm The Silk Mill Journalist and broadcaster Dame Jenni Murray s latest book, A History of Britain in 21 Women, features the lives of influential women from Boudicca to Elizabeth I and from Mary Seacole to Ethel Smyth, shedding new light on our history and revealing some fascinating stories. 45 with 3 course lunch. To book, please call , before 1 June. Hansons' Valuation Day Wednesday 14 June 10am-12noon Pickford's House Do you have old documents lying around that you just can t throw out as they may be of value? Dig out your printed treasures: books, magazines, posters and find out more about their history and today s value. Suitable for adults 19

20 BRITISH SCIENCE WEEK Robot Day Saturday 11 March 10am-4pm The Silk Mill Returning for a second year to The Silk Mill, come and see the robots compete in three events as part of the Robot Triathlon Gets hands on with some family friendly robotics activities taking place alongside the competition in this fantastic celebration of STEAM! Wonderdome: Planetarium Experience Saturday 18 March 1pm and 2pm: 30 minute show, suitable for pm and 2.40pm: 20 minute show, suitable for under 7s This British Science Week we are delighted to invite you to explore Wonderdome - the mobile planetarium. This interactive science show promises to bring you the wonders of the universe in the Museum and Art Gallery! Booking essential. Please call to book. 20 3D Scanning Saturday 18 March pm The Silk Mill Come and see how we have been digitising our industrial collections. Discover how the latest 3D scanning technology is allowing us to make our collections accessible in new ways. Come and have a go at some 3D scanning and help us preserve our objects.

21 MUSEUM EXPLORERS Suitable for families 11am-12.30pm Pickford s House pm Collect your passport and begin your exploration at the. Discover the collections, complete the challenges and continue your journey to Pickford s House. Italian Adventure Saturday 8 April From the depths of the Colosseum to the roaring volcanoes, Wright was inspired by the beauty of Italy. Just like Wright, take your own Grand Tour to Italy for the first ever Museum Explorers event. Indian Expedition Saturday 6 May The riot of colour and music awaiting you in our latest Museum Explorers event promises to be a true celebration of India. Egyptian Wonders Saturday 3 June The mysteries of Ancient Egypt lie waiting to be discovered at the Museum and Art Gallery. Decipher the codes and unravel the clues to create your own Egyptian adventure. TOTS MAKE AND DO am Suitable for 2-5 year olds and their grown-ups! Tots Make and Do is a weekly session where we welcome 2-5 year olds and their grown-ups for crafts, games and stories inspired by our fabulous collections. Friday 3 March Spectacular Shells Friday 10 March British Science Week Takeover! Friday 17 March British Science Week Takeover! Friday 24 March Springtime Scene Friday 31 March Mummy Mayhem Friday 7 April Fluffy Rabbit Friday 28 April Marvellous Masks Friday 5 May Sparkling Gems Friday 12 May Paint Pot Tots Friday 19 May Make and Shake Instruments Friday 26 May Paisley Patterns Friday 9 June Where the Poppies Now Grow Friday 16 June The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Friday 23 June Museum Zoo Friday 30 June Jurassic Discovery 21

22 MORE FANTASTIC EVENTS Handling History Tuesdays 7 and 21 March 4 and 18 April 2, 16 and 30 May 13 and 27 June am Handling History is our regular object handling morning where you can get up close to some historic objects from our collection. Object Stories Wednesdays 29 March, 26 April, 24 May and 28 June pm Object Stories is a chance to discover more about a few personal highlights of the collection from staff. These objects may be on display, or they may be especially brought out of the stores for this discussion. Suitable for adults Nature in Focus: Bumblebees! Saturday 3 June : 10am-12:30pm The Silk Mill: 12:30-2pm Pickford s House: 2-3:30pm Join us and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust to celebrate the brilliant bumblebee! Take part in experiments, crafts, drawing and even a bumblebee safari! Today's activities have been developed by our wonderful Nature Ambassadors. 22

23 Dessert Demonstration and Afternoon Tea Sunday 26 March Session 1: pm Session 2: pm Treat your Mother this Mother s Day with an extra special afternoon tea experience with Ralph Skripek from The Butler s Pantry. Taking place in our exquisite Inspired by Nature Gallery, this is a unique opportunity to enjoy a stunning dessert making demonstration and enjoy a delectable selection of sweet and savoury treats. 15/ Under 12s: 7.50 Booking essential. Please call to book. Beyond the Velvet Rope Every Wednesday Tour begins at 10.30am Pickford s House Our friendly staff at Pickford s House are available to offer you tours of the house throughout the week. Each Wednesday a member of our team will be in traditional 18th century costume to make this experience extra special. There will also be an opportunity to go beyond the velvet rope and examine the beautiful rooms up close. 23

24 THINGS TO DO: ADULTS Adult Drawing Class: Drawn Inspiration Thursdays 30 March, 27 April, 25 May and 29 June 11am-12noon This artist-led activity is aimed at adults of all artistic abilities, from complete beginners through to confident sketchers! Each month, we will be looking at new drawing techniques as we draw inspiration from the outstanding collections on display. Booking essential, limited places. 4: Adults 2.50: Students/ Friends of Derby Museums Please call to book. Suitable for adults. All abilities welcome. Crafternoon Tea: Hand Machined Embroidery Pennant Saturday 29 April Crafternoon Tea: Design Your Own Clutch Bag Saturday 20 May Crafternoon Tea: A Wreath For All Seasons Saturday 24 June 1.30pm - 4pm Pickford's House 20 per session - All materials, tea and cake included. To book, please call or info@crafternoonteahostess.co.uk 24

25 TALK: An Hypothesis about the Wild Man Experimentising the Bird in the Air Pump Saturday 18 March 11am Join Emeritus Professor Jonathan Powers for an exploration into the drama, tension and ethics raised in one of Joseph Wright s masterpieces An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump. We are delighted to welcome Jonathan back to the museum following his fascinating insights in to Wright s other works including The Alchemist and A Philosopher Giving that Lecture on the Orrery. Suitable for adults. Please call to book. 4 Adults 2.50 Students/ Friends of Derby Museums Hanson s Valuation Days Wednesdays 1 March, 5 April, 3 May and 7 June 10am-12noon Pickford s House Come along and meet a member of the Hanson s valuation team who will be available to advise on antiques, jewellery, coins, ceramics and more! Refreshments available Suitable for adults PM Poets Tuesdays: 14 March, 11 April, 9 May, and 13 June pm Discuss, share and create poetry in this monthly workshop. All welcome. Contact: ken_hewitt@hotmail.co.uk All welcome Talks: The Friends of Derby Museums Suitable for adults Wednesday 5 April 7pm Willersley - a talk by Maxwell Craven Thursday 11 May 7pm The Sleeping Beauty - a talk by Michael Kelly about the Cromford Canal and its restoration. 25

26 Derby Silk Mill is midway through a five year 16.4m programme to create the Derby Silk Mill - Museum of Making, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Derby City Council and Arts Council England. During March and April, The Silk Mill will remain open on Thursdays from 3-9pm and Saturdays 1-5pm. From May 2017 onwards, The Silk Mill will only open for specific events and activities. You can find out about these events on the Derby Museums website, From 2018 the building will undergo a full redevelopment and is scheduled to reopen fully in 2020, bringing thousands of visitors to the city each year. The Derby Silk Mill - Museum of Making will display fascinating items from Derby's rich industrial history, celebrating the makers of the past; and will be designed to empower makers of the future through inspirational environments for learning programmes and activities. 26 Tony Smith TS Photographics

27 WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE SILK MILL? Before the redevelopment starts in May 2017 we'd like to invite you to take part in some great events. Take a look! Making the Museum of Making Thursdays: 2, 9, 23 and 30 March 6-9pm Saturday 4 March 1-5pm The Silk Mill Help us to make the Museum of Making! This is a great opportunity to learn new skills, use your hands and create something for the Museum of Making project. Our Workshop Supervisor Steve will guide you through the projects we can make together. You ll just need to learn your way around the workshops, so book yourself on to one of our free inductions first!. Booking essential - please book at Suitable for young people and adults Workshop Induction Saturday 25 March 1-3pm The Silk Mill If you re interested in getting involved in the manufacturing side of coproducing the museum, Workshop Supervisor Steve Smith will show you around and give you the initial training required.. Booking essential - please book at Suitable for young people and adults 27

28 Furniture Jam Saturday 8 April 1-5pm The Silk Mill Come and meet a band of STEAM architects, designers, makers and engineers who will be experimenting with techniques, materials and processes to create furniture. Workshops will be open for you to discuss the makers ideas and styles. You could even end up joining the band! Body of Knowledge Saturday 11 March 1-5pm The Silk Mill Undertaken by dance artists Sally Doughty, Rachel Krische and Lisa Kendall, Body of Knowledge is a year-long research project that explores the body as a living archive. The artists explore the body as a means of making: past, present and future, drawing from The Silk Mill and its collections of Making and Social History Sally Jane Thompson Silk Mill Conversations Coming Soon... The Silk Mill Following on from the first two Silk Mill Conversations on Materials and Prototyping, our third event will bring together special guest innovators, businesses and artists to explore another key question for the Derby Silk Mill Museum of Making project. Please check The Silk Mill listings on our website for more information.

29 HUBBUB Saturday 4 March 2-4pm Thursday 30 March 6-9pm The Silk Mill Come and join the hubbub while we prepare some of our group collections ready for decant. Clean, mark, photograph and chat with our collections team while you help make the Museum of Making. STEAM Tots Saturday 11 March Saturday 8 April pm The Silk Mill This sensory exploration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths has been designed for under 5s and their grown-ups to experience together. Play, make and learn together amongst our historic collections and help us shape a brand new under 5s programme for The Silk Mill. Suitable for 2-5 year olds and their grown ups! 29

30 MORE FANTASTIC EVENTS LouLou s Vintage Fair Sunday 19 March 10am-4pm The Silk Mill Browse and shop at 40 stalls of the best vintage fashion, accessories, homeware and collectibles from the 1930s to the 1980s. It s not just the great shopping; there will be live music and a pop up hair salon giving customers vintage style makeovers. 2 (under 12s free) Derby Gin Jamboree Friday 2 June pm The Silk Mill Calling all gin lovers! Find your perfect G&T at the Gin Jamboree. Choose from over 100 artisan gins and enjoy a Louisiana style Jambalaya supper. 15 including supper and a gin fish bowl to take home. Suitable for Q Festival Saturday 1 April 1pm Derby venues inc. The Silk Mill 2Q Festival is back after a successful debut year in Amongst other city venues, The Silk Mill will play host to a plethora of musical talent including Fizzy Blood, JAWS, Hannah Lou Clark, TOY and headline act, Temples. From Haunted Heritage Saturday 22 April Pickford s House Friday 19 May The Silk Mill Saturday 1 July 8pm-1am 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. 36 per person Pickford s 37 per person The Silk Mill 37 per person Museum & AG Suitable for

31 CELEBRATE WITH US! Whether its a children s party with a difference, a special anniversary, or just a get together with friends, Derby Museums has the perfect space for you to celebrate in. Children's Parties With exclusive hire of our activity room, museum trails, plus children's lunch boxes, why not do something different for a special day? Wine and Dine at Pickford s House Planning a special occasion? Pickford s House offers a unique and intimate space for your celebration. Celebrate at The Silk Mill With a licensed bar and room for 150 guests to dance the night away, The Silk Mill offers a fantastic space to mark a special occasion. 31

32 LOVE YOUR MUSEUM SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - BUY A BIRD With over 150 birds now adorning our walls, why not buy your own bird to join the flock. From just 25 you can choose a bird from our collection, have a name of your choice written underneath it, and show your support for Derby Museums. By Buying a Bird you are helping support all our children and family activities. Thank you! Better than socks! The perfect alternative gift for someone who has everything! CAN YOU HELP? Donate Every penny counts to keep Derby Museums fantastic and free. Donate at or for more information contact amys@derbymuseums.org. Community From Rotary Clubs to schools, we would love you to be involved in supporting Derby Museums. Contact amys@derbymuseums.org to find out more. Legacy Give a gift to Derby Museums by remembering us in your will. Contact amys@derbymusems.org for more information. 32

33 THE COFFEE HOUSE Did you know? Each year 100 billion single use cups end up as landfill. Let do something about it! 1 takeaway coffee with each ecoffee cup purchased + Double Loyalty Stamps when you use a reusable cup in The Coffee House. #stopthe100billion #waronwaste Every Museum Explorer deserves a tasty treat so to celebrate our brand new monthly family activity we will be serving up a fantastic selection of sweet and savoury goodies! Take a break from your adventures and bring your Explorer Passport along to The Coffee House to receive the deal of the day. Italian Adventure: Saturday 8 April Indian Expedition: Saturday 6 May Egyptian Wonders: Saturday 3 June SHOPS Spring has finally sprung in our shop at the Museum and Art Gallery, with ceramics and stationery inspired by our beautiful nature gallery and gorgeous jewellery from local makers to brighten up any wardrobe. Be inspired by the beautiful interior of Pickford s House then pop into The Brewhouse Shop for a selection of accessories and gifts to brighten up any home and garden. 33

34 GETTING HERE Friar Gate Agard St PICKFORD S HOUSE Brook St A601 Curzon St Mercian Way Abbey St St. Alkmund s Way Friar Gate A601 Curzon St Newland St Gerard St Bramble St Macklin St Bold Lane Becket St Cathedral Road Colyear St St. Mary s Gate Friar Gate A601 MUSEUM & ART GALLERY Sadler Gate The Strand Becket Well Lane St. Michael s Lane Iron Gate Sowter Rd Full St River Derwent St. Alkmund s Way THE SILK MILL Tennant St Corporation St Access Families are always welcome at Derby Museums. Join us for a free activity session or just call in anytime for a visit there s always something to see and do. All of our galleries at The and The Silk Mill 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 go to or call By Bus Derby Bus Station is a short walk away from all three museums. Pickford s House is on routes 5, 28 & 29 and many bus routes pass close to the other two museums. By Car The and The Silk Mill have no parking facilities but there are plenty of car parks and spaces for Blue Badge holders nearby. Limited blue badge parking is available at The Silk Mill. 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. 34

35 VISIT US The Silk Mill opening times will change from May Please check for more information. The Strand Derby DE1 1BS Opening Times Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 12-4pm Pickford s House 41 Friar Gate Derby DE1 1DA Opening Times Tuesday- Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday CLOSED The Silk Mill Silk Mill Lane Derby DE1 3AF Opening Times Thursday 3-9pm Saturday 1-5pm 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 micro-challenges that could take just minutes of your time: every minute you give makes a difference. For more information, please contact gemma@derbymuseums.org. 35

36 AT A GLANCE March Wednesday 1 Valuation Day 10am-12noon Pickford's House page 25 Wednesday 1 Pickford's Tour 10.30am Pickford's House page 23 Thursday 2 Making the Museum 6-9pm The Silk Mill page 27 Friday 3 Tots Make & Do am Museum & AG page 21 Saturday 4 Making the Museum 1-5pm The Silk Mill page 27 Saturday 4 HUBBUB 2-4pm The Silk Mill page 29 Tuesday 7 Handling History am Museum & AG page 22 Wednesday 8 Pickford's Tour 10.30am Pickford's House page 23 Thursday 9 Making the Museum 6-9pm The Silk Mill page 27 Friday 10 Tots Make & Do am Museum & AG page 21 Saturday 11 Robot Day 10am-4pm The Silk Mill page 20 Saturday 11 STEAM Tots pm The Silk Mill page 29 Saturday 11 Body of Knowledge 1-5pm The Silk Mill page 28 Wednesday 15 Pickford's Tour 10.30am Pickford's House page 23 Friday 17 Tots Make & Do am Museum & AG page 21 Saturday 18 Talk 11am Museum & AG page 25 Saturday 18 Wonderdome Various Times Museum & AG page 20 Saturday 18 3D Scanning pm The Silk Mill page 20 Tuesday 21 Handling History am Museum & AG page 22 Wednesday 22 Pickford's Tour 10.30am Pickford's House page 23 Thursday 23 Making the Museum 6-9pm The Silk Mill page 27 Friday 24 Merchant of Images 10am-5pm Museum & AG page 5 Friday 24 Tots Make & Do am Museum & AG page 21 Saturday 25 W. W. Winter Tours 10am & 12.30pm W. W. Winter Studio page 4 Saturday 25 Workshop Induction 1-3pm The Silk Mill page 27 Sunday 26 Dessert Demonstration Various Times Museum & AG page 23 Sunday 26 Exhibition Tour 12.30pm Museum & AG page 4 Wednesday 29 Pickford's Tour 10.30am Pickford's House page 23 Wednesday 29 Object Stories pm Museum & AG page 22 Thursday 30 W. W. Winter Tours 10am & 12.30pm W. W. Winter Studio page 4 36

37 Thursday 30 Drawing Class 11am-12noon Museum & AG page 24 Thursday 30 HUBBUB 6-9pm The Silk Mill page 29 Thursday 30 Making the Museum 6-9pm The Silk Mill page 27 Friday 31 Tots Make & Do am Museum & AG page 21 April Tuesday 4 W. W. Winters Tours 10am & 12.30pm W. W. Winters page 4 Tuesday 4 Handling History am Museum & AG page 22 Wednesday 5 Valuation Day 10am-12noon Pickford's House page 25 Wednesday 5 Pickford's Tour 10.30am Pickford's House page 23 Wednesday 5 Talk 7pm Museum & AG page 25 Friday 7 Tots Make & Do am Museum & AG page 21 Friday 7 Exhibition Tour 2pm Museum & AG page 4 Saturday 8 Museum Explorers 11am-12.30pm Museum & AG page 21 Saturday 8 Museum Explorers pm Pickford's House page 21 Saturday 8 STEAM Tots pm The Silk Mill page 29 Saturday 8 Furniture Jam 1-5pm The Silk Mill page 28 Monday 10 W. W. Winter Tours 10am & 12.30pm W. W. Winter Studio page 4 Tuesday 11 Georgian Jollies 10am-12/1-3pm Pickford's House page 14 Wednesday 12 Pickford's Tour 10.30am Pickford's House page 23 Wednesday 12 The Art Hub 10am-12/1-3pm Museum & AG page 14 Thursday 13 Pickford's Plot 10am-12/1-3pm Pickford's House page 14 Friday 14 Family Friday am Museum & AG page 15 Tuesday 18 Handling History 10.30am-11am Museum & AG page 22 Tuesday 18 Georgian Jollies 10am-12/1-3pm Pickford's House page 15 Wednesday 19 Pickford's Tour 10.30am Pickford's House page 23 Wednesday 19 The Art Hub 10am-12/1-3pm Museum & AG page 15 Thursday 20 Pickford's Plot 10am-12/1-3pm Pickford's House page 14 Friday 21 Family Friday am Museum & AG page 15 Saturday 22 W. W. Winter Tours 10am & 12.30pm W. W. Winter Studio page 4 Wednesday 26 Object Stories pm Museum & AG page 22 Thursday 27 Drawing Class 11am-12noon Museum & AG page 24 Friday 28 Tots Make & Do am Museum & AG page 21 37

38 May Tuesday 2 Handling History am Museum & AG page 22 Wednesday 3 Valuation Day 10am-12noon Pickford's House page 25 Wednesday 3 Pickford's Tour 10.30am Pickford's House page 23 Friday 5 Tots Make & Do am Museum & AG page 21 Saturday 6 Museum Explorers 11am-12.30pm Museum & AG page 21 Saturday 6 Museum Explorers pm Pickford's House page 21 Wednesday 10 Pickford's Tour 10.30am Pickford's House page 23 Thursday 11 Talk 7pm Museum & AG page 25 Friday 12 Tots Make & Do am Museum & AG page 21 Tuesday 16 Handling History am Museum & AG page 22 Wednesday 17 Pickford's Tour 10.30am Pickford's House page 23 Friday 19 Tots Make & Do am Museum & AG page 21 Wednesday 24 Pickford's Tour 10.30am Pickford's House page 23 Wednesday 24 British Museum Talk 2pm Museum & AG page 7 Wednesday 24 Object Stories pm Museum & AG page 22 Thursday 25 Drawing Class 11am-12noon Museum & AG page 24 Friday 26 Tots Make & Do am Museum & AG page 21 Tuesday 30 Georgian Jollies 10am-12/1-3pm Pickford's House page 17 Tuesday 30 Handling History am Museum & AG page 22 Wednesday 31 Pickford's Tour 10.30am Pickford's House page 23 Wednesday 31 The Art Hub 10am-12/1-3pm Museum & AG page 16 Wednesday 31 Handling History Special 10.30am-12noon Museum & AG page 7 38

39 June Thursday 1 Pickford's Plot 10am-12/1-3pm Pickford's House page 17 Friday 2 Family Friday am Museum & AG page 17 Saturday 3 Bumblebees! 10am-3.30pm ALL VENUES page 22 Saturday 3 Museum Explorers 11am-12.30pm Museum & AG page 21 Saturday 3 Museum Explorers pm Pickford's House page 21 Wednesday 7 Valuation Day 10am-12noon Pickford's House page 25 Wednesday 7 Pickford's Tour 10.30am Pickford's House page 23 Friday 9 Tots Make & Do am Museum & AG page 21 Saturday 10 Derby Book Fair 10am-4pm The Silk Mill page 18 Saturday 10 Book Launch pm Museum & AG page 18 Saturday 10 David Templeman 2-3pm Museum & AG page 18 Saturday 10 Dahl Delights 7pm-8am Museum & AG page 18 Sunday 11 Mad Hatter's Party 2-3pm Museum & AG page 18 Tuesday 13 Handling History Special am Museum & AG page 19 Tuesday 13 Handling History am Museum & AG page 22 Tuesday 13 Festival Lunch pm The Silk Mill page 19 Wednesday 14 Valuation Day 10am-12noon Pickford's House page 19 Wednesday 14 Pickford's Tour 10.30am Pickford's House page 23 Wednesday 14 Legacy of Empire 2pm Museum & AG page 7 Friday 16 Tots Make & Do am Museum & AG page 21 Wednesday 21 Pickford's Tour 10.30am Pickford's House page 23 Friday 23 Tots Make & Do am Museum & AG page 21 Tuesday 27 Handling History am Museum & AG page 22 Wednesday 28 Pickford's Tour 10.30am Pickford's House page 23 Wednesday 28 Object Stories pm Museum & AG page 22 Thursday 29 Drawing Class 11am-12noon Museum & AG page 24 Friday 30 Tots Make & Do am Museum & AG page 21 39

40 From the humble game pie dish to the Edwardian toilet Here at Pickford s we love every one of our quirky objects. From the mahogany cheese cradle, to the magnificent morning room piano, we know every object tells a story. This is your chance to champion your Pickford s hero, by adopting it for a year! ADOPT YOUR PICKFORD S HOUSE HERO Pick up a leaflet or call to find out more Follow us Find us on Facebook /derbymuseums Find us on Instagram /derbymuseums Find us on Tumblr derbymuseums.tumblr.com Main Funders: info@derbymuseums.org Supporting Derby and Nottingham Major Partner Museum Consortium