Treasures of Derby

Our collection of historical and wonderful objects

Derby Museum opened in 1879. Since then the museum has collected many thousands of items. Some of these are on display but there is not room to show everything. The collection is varied. There are wonderful things and ordinary things. All of them have a historic value to the people of Derby and beyond. From here you can begin to explore these objects.

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  Hanson log boat

  From local material from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages, one of Derby Museum and Art Gallery’s Archaeology collection highlights is the Hanson Log Boat.

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  Treasures of Derby - Architecture

  One of the city's great architectural treasures is detailed in the panelling at Derby Museum's Bonnie Prince Charlie Room, originally from the drawing room of Exeter House which stood on Full Street from the early 17th century until its demolition in 1854.

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  Treasures of Derby - Art

  One of the most renowned artists of the eighteenth century, Joseph Wright's reputation is world class, and continues to rise. His style, subject matter and technique captured the spirit of the age.

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  The morning room

  A beautiful 1770 Georgian Townhouse, Pickford’s House, Rooms are furnished in the style of the period allowing comparison with similar rooms in your own homes and investigate a number of household objects of the past.

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  Treasures of Derby - At Play

  In a period before electricity and batteries toy theatres flourished in England during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries depicting the various humours of English life. Many were portraits of well-known personages including those famous in the theatre.



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