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Chesterfield Museum
Type:Museum
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 7TD
About
The Museum tells the Story of Chesterfield, from its beginnings as a Roman fort on Ryknield Street to the building of the ‘Crooked Spire’ Church and its growth as a market town. The Museum also reflects the town’s important industrial heritage, tracing the development of coal mining and local industries. Cjesterfield’s most famous Victorian resident, George Stephenson, the ‘Father of the Railways’ is also featured.Children can follow the trail around the Museum and make discoveries of their own, then add pictures to the Your Gallery display.
The Art Gallery often features the work of Joseph Syddall from Old Whittington, once described as 'the best draughtsman in England'. Syddall was asked to illustrate Thomas Hardy's novel 'Tess of the D'Urbevilles' when it appeared in the Graphic Magazine.
The Museum has a changing programme of exhibitions and events.
Coach parties accepted by prior arrangement.
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Admission free
Please make a donation if you can
Awards
- Other Awards
Self-assessed Accessibility Information 2020
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access - Scroll down the page for our full Accessibility Guide
- Disabled toilets
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Parking
- Parking with charge - Nearest parking at St Mary's Gate Car Park
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Gift shop
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
Site Features
- Welcome Host
Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| Tuesday - Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday - Saturday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
* You can find out more about the Museum, our collection and the history of Chesterfield via our website www.chesterfield.gov.uk/museum
TripAdvisor
- Excellent72
- Very Good41
- Average8
- Poor2
- Terrible0
Recent Reviews:
- travelbylizzieMatlock, United KingdomFab Local Museum
Monday, 18th October 2021Lots of interesting history on the local area. The displays and interpretation is also clear and straight to the point. Read full review - The_Coach55Ruislip, United KingdomTrip Type:Solo travelInteresting Small Museum
Sunday, 14th November 2021The museum is situated on St Mary’s Gate, close to the famous Church of St Mary and All Saints and a short walk from Chesterfield station. The story of the town is told via numerous informative... Read full review - Alan HWalsall, United KingdomA fascinating small museumMonday, 29th November 2021Great little museum of the town, the biggest exhibit being the medieval builders' windlass used to hoist masonry and then just left in the top of the tower of the church. Read full review
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Museum is in Chesterfield town centre. It has no car park so directions below are to nearest car park.
From North/South
Leave M1 at junction 29 and follow A617 to Chesterfield (approx 4 miles). At traffic light controlled roundabout select middle lane and take 3rd exit. At next roundabout select middle lane and take 2nd exit (Lordsmill Street). Keep in left lane and take first left (Beetwell Street). Multi-storey car park on right.
For surface car parks, at 2nd roundabout select right lane and take 2nd exit (Lordsmill Street). Keep in right hand lane and at traffic lights turn right (Spa Lane). Take first left and left again into St Mary’s Gate Car Park.
From East
Follow A617 to junction with M1 motorway, then follow route from North/South.
From West
Follow A619 to Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Lidl on left) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. Keep in left lane and, at traffic lights, go straight on. At next roundabout select left lane and take 1st exit (Lordsmill Street), then follow route from North/South.
Accessible by Public Transport: Chesterfield station is 0 miles away.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station Chesterfield, 5 minute walk away
Any bus to Chesterfield town centre
