FREE FAMILY FUN! HALF TERM ATDERBY MUSEUMS

24 - 31 May

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Joseph Wright Open Day Saturday 24 May Join us to celebrate the opening of The Joseph Wright Insti tute and Joseph Wright of Derby: Bath and Beyond.

10am-3pmTry on our newly created replica 18th Century inspired costumes and make your own 18th Century ball mask adorned with feathers and sparkles! 11am and 2pm Costumed Family Guided Tour of Joseph Wright Gallery. Parti cipants are invited to wear the costumes too!

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Georgian Theatres

Tuesday 27 May10am-12noon and 1-3pmPickford’s House

Make your own mini 18th Century card theatre inspired by our collection.

Steam into 175

Thursday 29 May3-6pmThe Silk Mill

Come and celebrate 175 years of Derby’s rail industry. See the Model Railway in action, take a tour of the Midland Railway Study Centre and have a go at railway activities.

Joseph Wright Open DaySaturday 24 May 10am-3pmMuseum & Art Gallery

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Spring into Action

Wednesday 28 May10am-12noon and 1-3pmPickford’s House

Plant a seedling and get ready for spring!

RSPB at the Museum

Wednesday 28 May11am-3pmMuseum & Art Gallery

Join the RSPB to take part in nature-themed crafts and learn about native wildlife.

Pretty Patterns

Thursday 29 May 10am-12noon and 1-3pmPickford’s House

A Georgian-inspired print workshop using hand-made blocks on fabric to create your own unique design.

Fabulous Fans

Friday 30 May10am-3pmMuseum & Art Gallery

Decorate a paper fan with your own designs – flowers, landscapes, maps, insects.

Jewelled Georgian Pots

Friday 30 May10am-12noon and 1-3pmPickford’s House

Make crafty paper creations with an 18th Century theme.

Object Stories

Friday 30 May2-2.30pmThe Silk Mill

Join Lucy Bamford, Senior Curator of Fine Art & Joseph Wright for an insight into 18th Century painting, The Prospect of Derby.

Decorative Wrist Bands

Saturday 31 May10am-3pmMuseum & Art Gallery

Create a painting adorned wrist band just like the one Sarah Carver wears in the Joseph Wright painting!

24 - 31 May All events suitable for familiesJust drop in - no booking required!