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  Museums in Derby

Find out more about Derby's history and heritage by visiting one of the many museums in Derby. See below for information and contact details for all the major Derby museums.

Derby Museum of Industry and Heritage


The Silk Mill , Sowter Road, Cathedral Quarter, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3AF
Tel: 01332 255308
Fax: 01332 255108
URL: www.derwentvalleymills.org
The Silk Mill Museum occupies the site of the world's oldest factories, built by George Sorocold in 1702. Exhibits include the development of Rolls-Royce aero engines and the railway industry. The Power Gallery covers the story of motive power.
Location: Derby
Entry: Free


Donington Grand Prix Collection

Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2RP
Tel: 01332 811027
Fax: 01332 812829
Email: enquiries@doningtoncollection.com
URL: www.donington-park.co.uk/grand-prix-collection-museum
Museum housing the largest collection of single-seat racing cars open to the public.
Location: Castle Donington
Dates Open: All year (except December 25 to January 01)
Open Times: Monday to Sunday 9am - 5pm (last admission 4pm)


Royal Crown Derby Museum

194 , Osmaston Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8JZ
Tel: 01332 712841
Fax: 01332 712863
Email: enquiries@royalcrownderby.co.uk
URL: www.royal-crown-derby.co.uk
The Royal Crown Derby range of figures, giftware, tableware and collectables is the culmination of 250 years of craftsmanship and traditional skills.
Location: Derby
Daily Open Times: Please call for opening times.


Derwent Valley Visitors Centre

Belper North Mill, Bridgefoot, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1YD
Tel: 01773 880474
Email: info@belpernorthmill.org.uk
URL: www.belpernorthmill.org
Famous North Mill housing collections of embroidery and machinery, and much more.

Masson Mills Working Textile Museum

Derby Road, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 3PY
Tel: 01629 581001
URL: www.massonmills.co.uk
Sir Richard Arkwright's original,1783 showpiece mills at Matlock Bath. The Working Textile Museum contains a unique, historic collection of authentic, working textile machinery. The extensive Shopping Village on-site includes tearoom, licensed restaurant, and Conference and Exhibition Centre.
Open Times: Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm, Sat 11am - 5pm. Sun 11am - 4pm. Closed Christmas Day & Easter Day.

 


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