Museum And Art Gallery

Description

In the heart of the city, Derby’s Museum and Art Gallery is home to a fascinating and diverse range of collections of national and international importance. Whether you want to host an intimate dining experience, a celebratory party, a national conference or a small boardroom meeting, Derby Museums has an inspirational and unique space for you.

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In the heart of the city, Derby’s Museum and Art Gallery is home to a fascinating and diverse range of collections of national and international importance. Whether you want to host an intimate dining experience, a celebratory party, a national conference or a small boardroom meeting, Derby Museums has an inspirational and unique space for you.

A stunning grade II listed building home to the largest collection of world renowned Joseph Wright paintings, with a number of superb galleries & spaces which can accommodate 2 to 200 guests. Each gallery is unique and full of character and heritage.

The recently renovated and co-produced World Collection Gallery has been restored to its former glory and for the first time in over 30 years the original stunning Victorian architecture has been revealed.  This unique and inspiring space now exhibits amazing and interesting objects from the museum collection. 

Derby’s stunning red brick former Central Library building was designed in 1876 in Flemish Gothic style. Its striking arched entrance, beautiful glass atrium and ornate mezzanine balcony, full of curiosities, make this a unique and stylish venue, located in the very heart of the city. With a licensed bar and room for 200 guests to dance the night away, it offers a fantastic space to mark not only a special occasion, but the flexibility for larger scale events including weddings, conferences and fairs.

Each meeting space, Gallery and event space has access to everything you would need to host a successful event as well as a dedicated event organiser to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day. 

 

Features & Facilities

Facilities

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Audio Visual Equipments .glyphicons-projector
Ceremony On Site .glyphicons-ring
Disability Access .glyphicons-person-wheelchair
Internet Access .glyphicons-globe
Wifi Access .glyphicons-wifi
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Dance Floor .glyphicons-global
Near Public Transport .glyphicons-train
Easy Parking .glyphicons-cars
City Views .glyphicons-building
Outdoor Space .glyphicons-sun

Event Guidelines

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Third Party AV Companies .glyphicons-ok-2
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BYO Food/Drink .glyphicons-ban
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Wedding .glyphicons-ok-2

Catering Options

BYO
Bar Tab
Private Bar
Gluten Free
Vegetarian / Vegan
Liquor Licence

COVID Safe

Staff Wear Face Masks
Hand Sanitiser Available
Face Masks Available On Request
Social Distancing Enforced
Rooms & Surfaces Cleaned Frequently
Contactless Payments
COVID Signage
Compliant With Government COVID-19 Procedures

Event Rooms

Activity Room

Min 10 people, Max 32 people

Gallery 1

Min 10 people, Max 100 people

Gallery 2

Min 10 people, Max 100 people

Inspired By Nature

Min 10 people, Max 120 people

Joseph Wright Gallery

Min 10 people, Max 80 people

Small Meeting Room

Min 2 people, Max 8 people

Event Room Layouts

Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Cabaret
Boardroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Hollow Square
Exhibition
Activity Room
32
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21
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Gallery 1
100
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52
25
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Gallery 2
100
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52
25
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Inspired By Nature
120
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49
25
60
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Joseph Wright Gallery
80
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Small Meeting Room
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8
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Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Cabaret
Boardroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Hollow Square
Exhibition
Activity Room
32
-
-
-
21
-
-
-
-
Gallery 1
100
-
-
52
25
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-
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Gallery 2
100
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52
25
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Inspired By Nature
120
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49
25
60
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Joseph Wright Gallery
80
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Small Meeting Room
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8
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