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Museums & Galleries
There’s loads to discover at the diverse art galleries and museums in Derbyshire and the Peak District, so why not soak up some local culture? A great place to start is a day exploring and admiring the internationally renowned collection by Joseph Wright at the Derby Art Gallery & Museum. This includes many of his most famous pieces, such as the A Philosopher Giving that Lecture on an Orrery, in which a Lamp is put in the Place of the Sun, and An Alchymist.
Another great museum in Derbyshire is Royal Crown Derby’s museum; see the finest historic examples of Royal Crown Derby and take a tour to find out how the factory runs.
If local history is more for you, why not take a step further back in Peak District History, to the time of the lead miners at the Peak District Mining Museum or even further back to prehistoric times at Creswell Crags.
There are loads of great museums and art galleries in Derbyshire and the Peak District for you to be inspired by and learn from, so why not start planning your next day out now…