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What’s OnMarch - June 2017

www.derbymuseums.org

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CONTENTS

Exhibitions page 4-13

Easter Holidays page 14-15

May Half Term page 16-17

Derby Book Festival page 18-19

More Fantastic Events page 20-23

Things To Do: Adults page 24-25

Things To Do: The Silk Mill page 26-29

More Fantastic Events page 30

Information and At A Glance page 31-39

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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. 1700 -1720 © The Trustees of the British Museum

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People, Places and Things Photographs from the W. W. Winter Archive

24 March - 11 June Museum & Art GalleryFREE

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 April10am and 12.30pm

FREE Booking essential. Please call 01332 290606 to book.Suitable for adults

Exhibition Tours

Sunday 26 March | 12:30pmFriday 7 April | 2pm

Booking essential. Please call 01332 290606 to book.£4 Adults | £2.50 StudentsSuitable for adults

Modern OrnithologiesCurated by Rodrigo Orrantia

24 March - 23 April Pickford’s House FREE

A group show curated by Rodrigo Orrantia highlighting stories of unusual bird-related activities including work by Stephen Gill and Martin Parr.

Thread Whispers, Chapter 1 of Rock and Apricot and MountaintopShivani Gupta and Corinne Elysse Adams

24 March - 23 April Pickford’s House FREE

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.

Your Photo Archive

until 23 AprilMuseum & Art Gallery FREE

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!

FORMAT SymposiumUnder 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 01332 290606

The Merchant of Images

Friday 24 March Museum & Art Gallery 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.

FREE

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EXHIBITION

Music of Courtly India A British Museum Partnership Spotlight Loan

6 May - 25 JuneMuseum & Art Gallery 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. 1700 © The Trustees of the British Museum

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Handling History

Wednesday 31 May 10.30am-12noon Museum & Art Gallery

A unique opportunity to handle objects from the collection. This session gives visitors the chance to see and handle items with an Indian connection.

FREE Suitable for all

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.


Legacy of Empire

Wednesday 14 June 2pm Museum & Art Gallery

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 01332 64901 to book.£4 Adults | £2.50 Students/ Friends of Derby Museums

British Museum Curator’s TalkWednesday 24 May 2pm Museum & Art Gallery

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.


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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 SeptemberPickford’s House FREE

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.

Derbyshire in Revolt: The Pentrich Rising 200 years on

6 May - 9 September Pickford’s House FREE

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.

EXHIBITIONS

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.

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Museum Interventions

6 April - 7 May Museum & Art Gallery FREE

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 Museum & Art Gallery FREE

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.

EXHIBITION

Judge Dredd to Wonder Woman - the work of Liam Sharp

23 June - 3 September Museum & Art Gallery 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.

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Internationally acclaimed artist,

Liam Sharp returns home for

this retrospective exhibition.

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EXHIBITION

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9 June - 23 July Open 7 days | 10am-5pm (Thursdays 10am-8pm) The Silk Mill FREE

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 14-18 NOW as part of the Poppies tour. As with all 14-18 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 2014. 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.

Coming soon...

Keep an eye on the website www.derbymuseums.org

for details of activities, events and schools sessions.

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Learning and Engagement

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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 2014.

Image credit: © Richard Lea-Hair and Historic Royal Palaces.

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EASTER HOLIDAYS

The Art Hub: Paint Studio

Wednesday 12 April10am-12noon and 1-3pm Museum & Art Gallery

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! FREE Suitable for all

Georgian Jollies: Easter Baskets

Tuesday 11 April10am-12noon and 1-3pm Pickford’s House

Create a colourful Easter basket to store your chocolate treats in!


Pickford’s Plot: Sunflowers

Thursday 13 AprilThursday 20 April10am-12noon and 1-3pmPickford’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.


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Easter Trail: Cheeky Chicks

from Saturday 8 AprilMuseum & Art Gallery

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 Suitable for all

The Art Hub: Drawing Studio

Wednesday 19 April10am-12noon and 1-3pm Museum & Art Gallery

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.


Family Friday: The Secret Garden

Friday 21 April10-11.30amMuseum & Art Gallery

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.

FREE Suitable for families

Georgian Jollies: Watercolour Wonders

Tuesday 18 April 10am-12noon and 1-3pm Museum & Art Gallery

Layer watercolour washes and splashes of colour to create a beautiful painting to take home!


Easter Trail: The Words English Owes to India

from Saturday 8 AprilMuseum & Art Gallery

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 Suitable for all

Family Friday: Museum Chocolatiers

Friday 14 April10-11.30am Museum & Art Gallery

Be inspired by our scrumptious collection and decorate your very own chocolate tile to take home!


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MAY HALF TERM

The Art Hub: Indian Adventure

Wednesday 31 May10am-12 noon and 1-3pmMuseum & Art Gallery

We love our new exhibition at the Museum & Art Gallery 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.


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Family Friday: Shadow PuppetsFriday 2 June10-11.30amMuseum & Art Gallery

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.


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.

Pickford’s Plot: Summer Garden

Thursday 1 June10am-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!


Georgian Jollies: Toys and Games

Tuesday 30 May10am-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.


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DERBY BOOK FESTIVAL

The Derby Book Fair

Saturday 10 June10am-4pmThe 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!


Mary Queen of Scots, The Captive Queen in England David Templeman

Saturday 10 June2-3pmMuseum & Art Gallery

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/£4To book call 01332 290606 Suitable for adults

Book Launch: Joseph Wright of Derby by Lucy Bamford and Jonathan Wallis

Saturday 10 June12-1.30pmMuseum & Art Gallery

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.

FREESuitable for adults

Dahl Delights: Museum Sleepover

Saturday 10 June - Sunday 11 June7pm-8amMuseum & Art Gallery

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 01332 290606. Suitable for ages 7-12All children must be accompanied by an adult

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

Sunday 11 June2-3pm Museum & Art Gallery

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 01332 290606. Refreshments included. Suitable for all

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Handling History: 50 Best Finds

Tuesday 13 June10.30-11.15am Museum & Art Gallery

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.


Festival Lunch with Dame Jenni Murray

Tuesday 13 June 12.30pm - 3pmThe 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 01332 290606, before 1 June.

Hansons' Valuation Day

Wednesday 14 June10am-12noonPickford'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.


All bookable events will go on sale from 11 April

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BRITISH SCIENCE WEEK

Wonderdome: Planetarium Experience

Saturday 18 March1pm and 2pm: 30 minute show, suitable for 7+ 1.40pm and 2.40pm: 20 minute show, suitable for under 7sMuseum & Art Gallery

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!

FREE Suitable for all Booking essential. Please call 01332 641901 to book.

Robot Day

Saturday 11 March10am-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 2017.Gets hands on with some family friendly robotics activities taking place alongside the competition in this fantastic celebration of STEAM!

FREESuitable for all

3D Scanning

Saturday 18 March 2-3.30pm 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.


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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 ShellsFriday 10 March British Science Week Takeover!Friday 17 March British Science Week Takeover! Friday 24 March Springtime SceneFriday 31 March Mummy MayhemFriday 7 April Fluffy RabbitFriday 28 April Marvellous MasksFriday 5 May Sparkling GemsFriday 12 May Paint Pot TotsFriday 19 May Make and Shake InstrumentsFriday 26 May Paisley Patterns Friday 9 June Where the Poppies Now GrowFriday 16 June The Very Hungry Caterpillar!Friday 23 June Museum Zoo Friday 30 June Jurassic Discovery

10-11.30amMuseum & Art Gallery FREESuitable for 2-5 year oldsand their grown-ups!

TOTS MAKE AND DO

Museum & Art Gallery | 11am-12.30pmPickford’s House | 1.30-3pm

MUSEUM EXPLORERS

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.

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.

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.


Collect your passport and begin your exploration at the Museum & Art Gallery. Discover the collections, complete the challenges and continue your journey to Pickford’s House.

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MORE FANTASTIC EVENTS

Handling History

Tuesdays 7 and 21 March4 and 18 April2, 16 and 30 May 13 and 27 June 10.30-11am Museum & Art Gallery

Handling History is our regular object handling morning where you can get up close to some historic objects from our collection.


Nature in Focus: Bumblebees!

Saturday 3 JuneMuseum & Art Gallery: 10am-12:30pmThe Silk Mill: 12:30-2pmPickford’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.


Object Stories

Wednesdays 29 March, 26 April, 24 May and 28 June 2-2.30pm Museum & Art Gallery

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.

FREE Suitable for adults

Dessert Demonstration and Afternoon Tea

Sunday 26 March Session 1: 12.15-1.45pmSession 2: 2.15-3.45pm Museum & Art Gallery

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 01332 641901 to book.

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Beyond the Velvet Rope

Every WednesdayTour 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.

FREESuitable for all

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THINGS TO DO: ADULTS

Adult Drawing Class: Drawn Inspiration

Thursdays 30 March, 27 April, 25 May and 29 June 11am-12noon Museum & Art Gallery

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 MuseumsPlease call 01332 641901 to book. Suitable for adults. All abilities welcome.

Crafternoon Tea: Hand Machined Embroidery PennantSaturday 29 April

Crafternoon Tea: Design Your Own Clutch BagSaturday 20 May

Crafternoon Tea: A Wreath For All SeasonsSaturday 24 June

1.30pm - 4pm | Pickford's House

£20 per session - All materials, tea and cake included. To book, please call 07881613955 or email [email protected]

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Hanson’s Valuation Days

Wednesdays 1 March, 5 April, 3 May and 7 June10am-12noonPickford’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!

FREERefreshments availableSuitable for adults

PM Poets

Tuesdays: 14 March, 11 April, 9 May, and 13 June1.30-3.30pmMuseum & Art Gallery

Discuss, share and create poetry in this monthly workshop. All welcome.

Contact: 01332 382683 [email protected]

All welcome FREE

Talks: The Friends of Derby Museums

FREE Suitable for adults

Wednesday 5 April 7pm Museum & Art GalleryWillersley - a talk by Maxwell Craven

Thursday 11 May 7pm Museum & Art GalleryThe Sleeping Beauty - a talk by Michael Kelly about the Cromford Canal and its restoration.

TALK: An Hypothesis about the ‘Wild Man’ Experimentising the Bird in the Air Pump

Saturday 18 March11am Museum & Art Gallery

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.


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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, www.derbymuseums.org.

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.

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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!

FREE. Booking essential - please book at www.derbymuseums.eventbrite.co.uk

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.

FREE. Booking essential - please book at www.derbymuseums.eventbrite.co.uk

Suitable for young people and adults

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!

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Body of Knowledge

Saturday 11 March | 1-5pmThe 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.

FREE Suitable for all www.dance4.co.uk

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!


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.


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STEAM Tots

Saturday 11 March Saturday 8 April 1-2.30pm 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.

FREE Suitable for 2-5 year olds and their grown ups!

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.


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LouLou’s Vintage Fair

Sunday 19 March10am-4pmThe 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) www.thevintagefair.com

MORE FANTASTIC EVENTS

2Q Festival

Saturday 1 April1pmDerby venues inc. The Silk Mill

2Q Festival is back after a successful debut year in 2016. 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 £24.75 www.2qfestival.co.uk

Haunted Heritage

Saturday 22 April Pickford’s HouseFriday 19 MayThe Silk MillSaturday 1 July Museum & Art Gallery

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 18+ www.hauntedheritage.co.uk

Derby Gin Jamboree

Friday 2 June 6.30-11.30pmThe 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 18+ www.ginjamboree.co.uk

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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.

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.

Wine and Dine at Pickford’s House

Planning a special occasion? Pickford’s House offers

a unique and intimate space for your celebration.

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?

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LOVE YOUR MUSEUMSHOW YOUR SUPPORT - BUY A BIRD

Donate

Every penny counts to keep Derby Museums fantastic

and free. Donate at www.derbymuseums.org or

for more information contact [email protected].

Community

From Rotary Clubs to schools, we would love you to be involved in supporting

Derby Museums. Contact [email protected]

to find out more.

Legacy

Give a gift to Derby Museums by remembering us in

your will. Contact [email protected]

for more information.

CAN YOU HELP?

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!

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THE COFFEE HOUSE

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.

Did you know?Each year 100 billion single use cups end up as landfill. Let do something about it!

1 FREE takeaway coffee with each ecoffee cup purchased

+ Double Loyalty Stamps when you use a reusable cup in The Coffee House.

#stopthe100billion #waronwaste

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GETTING HERE

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St. Alkmund’s Way

St. Alkmund’s Way

River Derwent

St. Mary’s Gate

St. Michael’s Lane

Cathedral Road

Sadler Gate

Bold Lane

The Strand

Tennant St

Iron Gate

Full St

Corporation St

Friar Gate

Friar Gate

Bramble StNewland St

Macklin St

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Friar Gate

Agard St

Brook St

Curzon St

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Becket Well Lane

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Curzon St

Mercian Way

THE SILK MILL

MUSEUM & ART GALLERY

PICKFORD’S HOUSE

By Rail

Derby Railway Station is 1.2 miles away, approximately a 20 minute walk.

By Car

The Museum & Art Gallery 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 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.

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 Museum & Art Gallery 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 www.derbymuseums.org or call 01332 641901.

VISIT US

Museum & Art GalleryThe StrandDerbyDE1 1BS01332 641901

Opening Times Tuesday-Saturday10am-5pmSunday 12-4pm

Pickford’s House41 Friar GateDerbyDE1 1DA01332 641901

Opening Times Tuesday- Saturday 10am-5pmSunday CLOSED

The Silk Mill Silk Mill LaneDerbyDE1 3AF01332 641901

Opening TimesThursday 3-9pmSaturday 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 [email protected].

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The Silk Mill opening times will change from May 2017. Please check www.derbymuseums.org/thesilkmill for more information.

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AT A GLANCEMarch

Wednesday 1 Pickford's Tour 10.30am Pickford's House page 23

Saturday 4 Making the Museum 1-5pm The Silk Mill page 27

Saturday 4 HUBBUB 2-4pm The Silk Mill page 29

Thursday 2 Making the Museum 6-9pm The Silk Mill page 27



Saturday 11 Robot Day 10am-4pm The Silk Mill page 20

Saturday 11 STEAM Tots 1-2.30pm The Silk Mill page 29

Saturday 11 Body of Knowledge 1-5pm The Silk Mill page 28

Friday 10 Tots Make & Do 10-11.30am Museum & AG page 21


Saturday 18 Talk 11am Museum & AG page 25


Tuesday 7 Handling History 10.30-11am Museum & AG page 22


Wednesday 1 Valuation Day 10am-12noon Pickford's House page 25

Saturday 18 3D Scanning 2-3.30pm The Silk Mill page 20


Friday 24 Merchant of Images 10am-5pm Museum & AG page 5

Saturday 25 W. W. Winter Tours 10am & 12.30pm W. W. Winter Studio page 4


Sunday 26 Dessert Demonstration Various Times Museum & AG page 23

Sunday 26 Exhibition Tour 12.30pm Museum & AG page 4

Saturday 25 Workshop Induction 1-3pm The Silk Mill page 27



Saturday 18 Wonderdome Various Times Museum & AG page 20


Wednesday 29 Object Stories 2-2.30pm Museum & AG page 22

Thursday 30 W. W. Winter Tours 10am & 12.30pm W. W. Winter Studio page 4

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April

Tuesday 4 W. W. Winters Tours 10am & 12.30pm W. W. Winters page 4


Wednesday 5 Talk 7pm Museum & AG page 25

Friday 7 Exhibition Tour 2pm Museum & AG page 4


Saturday 8 Museum Explorers 1.30-3pm Pickford's House page 21

Saturday 8 Furniture Jam 1-5pm The Silk Mill page 28

Tuesday 11 Georgian Jollies 10am-12/1-3pm Pickford's House page 14


Wednesday 12 The Art Hub 10am-12/1-3pm Museum & AG page 14

Monday 10 W. W. Winter Tours 10am & 12.30pm W. W. Winter Studio page 4

Thursday 13 Pickford's Plot 10am-12/1-3pm Pickford's House page 14

Friday 14 Family Friday 10-11.30am Museum & AG page 15


Tuesday 18 Handling History 10.30am-11am Museum & AG page 22

Saturday 8 Museum Explorers 11am-12.30pm Museum & AG page 21







Saturday 22 W. W. Winter Tours 10am & 12.30pm W. W. Winter Studio page 4

Thursday 30 Drawing Class 11am-12noon Museum & AG page 24


Thursday 30 HUBBUB 6-9pm The Silk Mill page 29





Saturday 8 STEAM Tots 1-2.30pm The Silk Mill page 29

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Thursday 11 Talk 7pm Museum & AG page 25






Wednesday 24 British Museum Talk 2pm Museum & AG page 7










Wednesday 31 Handling History Special 10.30am-12noon Museum & AG page 7


May

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Saturday 3 Bumblebees! 10am-3.30pm ALL VENUES page 22


Saturday 10 Derby Book Fair 10am-4pm The Silk Mill page 18

Saturday 10 David Templeman 2-3pm Museum & AG page 18

Saturday 10 Dahl Delights 7pm-8am Museum & AG page 18

Saturday 10 Book Launch 12-1.30pm Museum & AG page 18

June

Sunday 11 Mad Hatter's Party 2-3pm Museum & AG page 18

Tuesday 13 Handling History Special 10.30-11.15am Museum & AG page 19


Wednesday 14 Legacy of Empire 2pm Museum & AG page 7





Tuesday 13 Festival Lunch 12.30-3pm The Silk Mill page 19








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Supporting Derby and Nottingham Major Partner Museum Consortium

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ADOPT YOUR PICKFORD’S HOUSE HERO

From the humble game pie dish to the Edwardian toilet

Pick up a leaflet or call 01332 641901 to find out more

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!

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