Derby Museums What's On January - April

WHAT’S ON January – April 2022

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CONTENTS HELLO PAGE 3 MUSEUM OF MAKING PAGE 4-5 MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY PAGE 6-11 PICKFORD’S HOUSE PAGE 12-13 SUPPORT US PAGE 14-15 VENUE HIRE PAGE 16 OUR CAFÉS AND SHOPS PAGE 17 VISIT US PAGE 18 GETTING HERE PAGE 19

HELLO

We have a great series of playful, thoughtful activities coming up, which we hope will inspire visitors to explore their identities and place in the world.

The next special exhibition at the Museum of Making is Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, a joyful collection of interactive automata. Founded in the 1970s by Sue Jackson, the show champions the idea of automata as a form of contemporary art.

At the Museum and Art Gallery, there’s a photographic exhibition from surrealist artist Claude Cahun. Working nearly 100 years ago, Cahun’s contemporary giclée prints, made from scans of her original photographic self-portraits, consider notions of gender and identity. We’re delighted to be a hub for the national, OUTing the Past programme on 5th February, which brings together the latest research of LGBTQ+ history.

That weekend, we’ll also be hosting Hear My Voice; an evening of new queer writing by Derby and Derbyshire writers.

Throughout the winter we will be hosting the Lampedusa cross; a British Museum Spotlight Loan. The cross was made by an Italian fisherman from the wreckage of a wooden boat carrying migrants across the Mediterranean, which had capsized causing most of those onboard to drown. The cross will be displayed in our World Collections gallery and will explore the historical human stories of migration and those who have sought refuge and a better life.

Museums are at their best when they consider common concerns of humanity as well as people’s individual identity. They’re a place for fun, for learning and a place for people to look at the world differently. As we look forward to better times, I’d like to think that a visit to our museums will give you hope for the future.

Front cover image: Mermaid of Zennor – automata by Carlos Zapata © Steve Tanner Image this page: © Derby Museums/Chris Seddon Photography

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Tony Butler Executive Director, Derby Museums

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Celebrating the area’s rich history of innovation, the Museum of Making in the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site is a contemporary space telling Derby’s 300-year history of making to inspire new creativity. Designed and made by the people and industries of Derby with exhibits, workshops, activities and events, there’s something here for everyone including a new café, shop and venue hire space.

Here is a taster of some of the exhibitions and events we have coming up…

Cabaret Mechanical Theatre Until 13 March 2022 Museum of Making Booking essential, visit www.bit.ly/DMBOOK or call 01332 641901 Adults £4.50 / Under 16s FREE / Carers FREE / Derby Museums Friends and Members, Regular Volunteers, Art Pass, Museums Association and Students - £2.50 (with valid ID) Since 1979 Cabaret Mechanical Theatre (CMT) have played an integral role in the revival of automata and have supported a growing number of automata makers. Their visually stunning art, science and engineering exhibitions have been seen by millions of people worldwide.

CMT are delighted to bring 30 automata from their collection to the Museum of Making this winter.

This interactive educational experience is perfect for children, families, school groups and adults.

The automata are made by 12 contemporary artists, including Paul Spooner, Carlos Zapata, Wanda Sowry and Fi Henshall. Marvel at the ingenious mechanisms, get inspired to make your own automata, and learn more about this wonderful art form.

Suitable for all.

Image this page: Pirates – automata by Wanda Sowry © Steve Tanner Image opposite: © Derby Museums /Chris Seddon Photography

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See Cabaret Mechanical Theatre for FREE! Entry to Cabaret Mechanical Theatre is FREE on the first Sunday of the month, on a first come first served basis – for any other days, please book as above.

Full Steam Ahead: Revealing Railways Revealed Saturday 22 January, 10am-4pm* Museum of Making FREE - Give What You Think Join us for a terrific train extravaganza with lots to see and do for all. Find out about the fascinating history of the railways in the Railway Study Centre and from exhibiting guest railway organisations. Discover how model railways are made and have a go at some making activities. For younger visitors, there will be a railway-themed STEAM Tots and family trail to get your little ones all puffed out. Finally, meet the Lost Luggage Porters from Curious Cargo Street Theatre, as they try to find the railway station.

Drop in event, suitable for all.

*Please note, events may be subject to change dependent on the latest Government guidance relating to Covid.

Politics in Art: The Arc is Long – LGBT+ History Month 2022 Friday 4-Sunday 6 February* Museum of Making Visit derbymuseums.org for prices and booking details This LGBT+ History Month Derby Museums presents a series of talks, workshops and performance-based events on the theme of ‘Politics in Art’, including an evening of new queer writing as part of First Fridays, the return of LGB-Qwerty, Derby’s only LGBT+ spoken word and variety event, and OUTing the Past Festival on 5th February.

Suitable for adults and young people.

Please visit our website for details about the many other activities we have coming up: derbymuseums.org/whats-on.

For online activities, don’t forget to visit our microsite at: derbymuseumsfromhome.com.

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From the wonder of Joseph Wright to our fantastic porcelain, military, natural history and world collections, there’s something new to discover that will arouse your curiosity and inspire your imagination every time you visit the Museum and Art Gallery.

Here is a taster of some of the exhibitions and events we have coming up…

Please visit our website for details about the many other activities we have coming up: derbymuseums.org/whats-on.

A British Museum Spotlight Loan Crossings: community and refuge Until 6 March 2022 Museum and Art Gallery FREE – Give What You Think A British Museum Spotlight Loan Crossings: community and refuge will tour the Lampedusa cross around the UK for the first time. Made from the remnants of a boat carrying refugees wrecked near the Italian island of Lampedusa, close to the coast of Tunisia, the cross carries poignant messages about kindness, community and the indifference faced by many refugees.

Alongside the cross will be a display of 12 tiny boats from Syrian-born Issam Kourbaj's series, Dark Water, Burning World, made from repurposed bicycle mudguards tightly packed with burnt matches to represent the fragile vessels used by refugees to make their perilous voyages across the Mediterranean.

Seeking to evoke the plight of Syrians, these were made by Kourbaj as a response to the ongoing tragedy in Syria.

Supported by the Dorset Foundation in memory of Harry M Weinrebe.

Suitable for all.

Image opposite: The Lampedusa cross, Francesco Tuccio, 2015, wood © The Trustees of the British Museum Image this page: Dark Water, Burning World, Issam Kourbaj, 2016, repurposed bicycle steel mudguards, extinguished matches and clear resin Images: All the Year Round © Quentin Blake © Trustees of the British Museum. Reproduced by permission of artist.

For online activities, don’t forget to visit our microsite at: derbymuseumsfromhome.com.

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For online activities, don’t forget to visit our microsite at: derbymuseumsfromhome.com.

Claude Cahun: Beneath this Mask Until 27 February 2022 Museum and Art Gallery FREE – Give What You Think This Hayward Touring exhibition features the work of French female photographer Claude Cahun (1894–1954), whose practice investigates gender and identity.

Cahun achieved posthumous fame for her elusive self-portraits in which she assumed multiple personae.

The exhibition contains 42 contemporary giclée prints made from scans of Cahun’s original photographic self-portraits, as the majority of the negatives have been lost.

Born Lucy Schwob, she adopted the pseudonym in 1917 to free herself from the narrow confines of gender. At the beginning of her career she was aligned to the Surrealist movement and was friends with André Breton; however she distanced herself both politically and physically after fleeing France on the eve of Nazi occupation.

Cahun settled in Jersey where she embarked upon her defining photographic series, in which the subversion of traditional portraiture and the constructed nature of identity and gender are pressing concerns. In these now famous images, Cahun anticipated the performative work of contemporary artists such as Cindy Sherman.

This Hayward Touring exhibition is in collaboration with Jersey Heritage and was first presented at the Women of the World Festival 2015, Southbank Centre.

Suitable for all.

Image: Claude Cahun, Self Portrait, 1928.

Courtesy and copyright Jersey Heritage

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Image this page: Close up of Virgil’s Tomb by Joseph Wright, 1782 © Derby Museums Image opposite: Alter Ego by Marion Adnams, oil on panel, 1945 © The Artist’s Estate and Derby Museums

Talk: The Life and Work of Marion Adnams Wednesday 9 March, 11am-12pm* Museum and Art Gallery Booking essential, visit www.bit.ly/DMBOOK or call 01332 641901 Adults £7 / Students and Members £6.30 / Derby Museums Friends FREE To celebrate International Women’s Day 2022, join our Senior Curator of Art, Lucy Bamford, to discover the story of the little-known 20th Century Derby artist, Marion Adnams. Lucy will explore the museums’ collection of works by Adnams, as well as discussing some of the challenges she faced, and whether such barriers continue to affect the success of women artists working today.

Suitable for adults and young people. *Please note, events may be subject to change dependent on the latest Government guidance relating to Covid.

Family Friday: The Easter Moon Friday 15 April, 10-11.30am* Museum and Art Gallery FREE – Give What You Think In this session the whole family is welcome to play, make and have fun together. Each one is focused on a theme to help you and your family explore your creative sides.

This time we will be exploring the magic of the moon and discovering why it is the moon that decides when Easter falls.

Drop-in session, suitable for families.

Please visit our website for details about the many other activities we have coming up: derbymuseums.org/whats-on.

Images: All the Year Round © Quentin Blake

For online activities, don’t forget to visit our microsite at: derbymuseumsfromhome.com.

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Pickford’s House is an elegant Georgian townhouse, built in 1770 by prominent architect Joseph Pickford.

From period room settings to toy theatres, there’s something new to discover every time you visit this wonderful 18th Century home.

Here is a taster of some of the exhibitions and events we have coming up…

The Peacock Revolution: Men’s Fashion from 1966-1970 Saturday 9 April – Spring 2023 Pickford’s House FREE – Give What You Think This incredible exhibition of men’s clothing is from the private collection of Peter Feely from Derby.

Peter has been collecting clothing for over 30 years, concentrating on the period 1966-1970 (the ‘Swinging Sixties’) from those now famous men’s boutiques on Carnaby Street and King’s Road in London. Names like: Granny Takes A Trip, Lord John, Hung On You, Take 6, Apple Boutique are represented in the show.

Carnaby Street and King’s Road are now synonymous with 1960s clothing. From The Beatles to The Rolling Stones, The Who to The Small Faces – they all bought their fantastic threads from these two legendary locations.

This was a time when British music and fashion really did lead the world. From crushed velvet trousers to satin shirts, kaftans and brocaded jackets – this is the period when clothing truly did become technicolour!

Suitable for all.

Accessibility restrictions to upper floors.

Crafty Tuesday: Groovy Prints

Pickford’s Plot: Sensory Garden

Tuesday 12 April, 10am-12pm* Pickford’s House FREE – Give What You Think

Thursday 21 April, 1-3pm* Pickford’s House FREE – Give What You Think

Crafty Tuesdays is our crafty holiday session at Pickford’s House.

This time design your own patterned fabric inspired by the flamboyant spirit of 1960s fashion.

Join us for this nature focused session in Pickford’s garden exploring the sights, smells, noises and textures in our sensory trail.

Drop-in session, suitable for children aged 5-12 with their adults.

Accessibility restrictions to upper floors.

Drop-in session, suitable for families.

Accessibility restrictions to upper floors.

*Please note, events may be subject to change dependent on the latest Government guidance relating to Covid.

Please visit our website for details about the many other activities we have coming up: derbymuseums.org/whats-on.

For online activities, don’t forget to visit our microsite at: derbymuseumsfromhome.com.

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SHOW YOUR SUPPORT – BUY A BIRD

SUPPORT US

JOIN THE DERBY MUSEUMS FRIENDS Joining the Friends is a great way to support Derby Museums.

The Friends enjoy a range of benefits: an exclusive events programme, free entry to special Friends’ talks, 10% discount at our shops and cafés and a Friends e-newsletter. Prices start from £10.

Contact us on 01332 641901 or visit: www.derbymuseums.org/support-us/ become-a-friend to find out more.

1839 CIRCLE 1839 is a very special year for us as it was the year of the first exhibition in Derby.

As a member of our 1839 Circle, you will be amongst some of our closest supporters and will play a vital role in sustaining Derby Museums for future generations.

You will also be on the guest list for our exclusive events!

Contact us on 01332 641901 or visit: derbymuseums.org/support-us/1839-circle to find out more.

SUPPORT OUR ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN The Endowment will help to secure the future of Derby Museums for generations to come.

The start of 2022 marks the last nine months where the National Lottery Heritage Fund will double any donation made, making this a crucial time to support the work of our museums. For donations of £10 or more we will send you your very own Orrery pin badge, available exclusively to those who have donated to the Endowment Fund.

Donations of over £500 will be offered the opportunity to be featured on our Giving Wall. Thank you.

To donate to the campaign visit: www.bit.ly/DonatetoDerbyMuseums or to receive an Orrery pin badge, visit: www.bit.ly/DMOrreryPinBadge.

Images: © Derby Museums/Chris Seddon Photography

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For a suggested minimum donation of £25, you can Buy a Bird inspired by our collection that will be displayed in the stairwell at the Museum and Art Gallery with a name of your choice printed beneath. Chirpy robins, wise owls or colourful parrots - visit your bird whenever the Museum and Art Gallery is open. Your donations help to support our activity programme for children and families.

Thank you.

Contact us on 01332 641901 or visit www.bit.ly/DMBuyABird to find out more.

ADOPT AN OBJECT Whether it’s at Pickford’s House or the new Museum of Making, you can help Derby Museums care for its unique collection by adopting one of our objects for a year – either for yourself, or for someone else, as an unusual gift for any occasion.

At Pickford’s House, adopt one of our quirky objects, from the humble game pie dish, to the mahogany cheese cradle, the morning room piano or the Edwardian toilet!

Or choose from 39 of our best-loved objects from the Museum of Making collections, including a 1980s ‘No Fouling’ sign and a Midland Railway train carriage key.

Contact us on 01332 641901 or visit: www.bit.ly/DMAdoptanObject to find out more.

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE MUSEUM OF MAKING The Museum of Making is offering makers, creators and innovators from across the city the chance to join an inspiring and supportive community as part of our Membership scheme. Membership can be paid either monthly (£5) or annually (£50).

By becoming a Member, you will join a creative community of like-minded individuals and organisations where you can network, collaborate, share ideas, access peer support, learn, teach and make new friends along the way.

Members will be able to hire our innovative and inspiring workspaces, whether it’s The Prospect co-working desk space or the machinery and tools in The Workshop.

For more information, please visit: derbymuseums.org/ museum-of-making/membership

LEAVING A LEGACY Leave a legacy to help secure the future of Derby’s heritage by remembering Derby Museums in your Will.

For more information, or to speak to someone in confidence, please contact Jen on 01332 641901 or email: jennifer@derbymuseums.org.

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VENUE HIRE

OUR CAFÉS AND SHOPS

HIRE OUR SPACES

When you’re in the Museum Of Making or just out and about in town, make sure you pop in to The River Kitchen where we’ll be serving up meals with the finest ingredients, inspired by our local suppliers and Derbyshire heritage with our classic River Kitchen twist. Or why not visit The Coffee House at the Museum and Art Gallery for a lighter bite to eat, accompanied by a mug of fresh Lavazza coffee?

Museum of Making The Museum of Making offers a stunning industrial backdrop for your event on the banks of the River Derwent. Take your wedding vows in our stunning Civic Hall beneath the impressive Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 Engine, host a gala dinner in the Italian Mill complete with bar, or hold your business meeting in one of our premier meeting rooms, featuring high tech AV and bean-to-cup coffee facilities.

Derby Museum and Art Gallery on The Wardwick Centrally located, and perhaps the grandest building on The Wardwick, this 19th Century venue has a splendour all of its own. With a licensed bar and room for 200 guests to dance the night away, it offers a fantastic space to mark that special occasion, as well as the flexibility to host larger scale events, conferences and fairs.

Pickford’s House An 18th Century Grade I listed townhouse, perfect for smaller gatherings and garden parties.

Host an intimate dinner in the formal dining room, a BBQ in the Georgian garden, or hire our gallery space for a meeting. This site also benefits from free car parking.

WEDDINGS AT DERBY MUSEUMS Celebrate your special day in one of our unique and historic locations at either Derby Museum and Art Gallery, the Museum of Making or Pickford’s House.

At Derby Museums, we offer you the opportunity to design your own wedding, giving you the flexibility to organise the day and decorate the venue as you wish. We are also licensed to hold civil ceremonies.

For more information, please contact Christine on 01332 641901 or email: christine@derbymuseums.org.

Follow us on Instagram @derbymuseumsdine.

Museum and Art Gallery Our beautiful shop at the Museum and Art Gallery is the perfect place to find that special souvenir from your visit or gift for family and friends. We are proud to support local makers and many of our ranges from ceramics to jewellery and prints to children’s toys are unique to us.

Museum of Making The Hub at the Museum of Making is our dedicated makers’ shop. From jewellery to furniture, ceramics and stationery, this is the place to support local artists and find a truly unique gift.

Follow us on Instagram @derbymuseumsshop.

Find out more here: derbymuseums.org/venuehire.

Follow us on Instagram @derbymuseumsvenue.

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Image this page: © Derby Museums /Jenny Appleton Photography Images opposite (top): © Derby Museums /Chris Seddon Photography

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EASTER OPENING TIMES Museum and Art Gallery and Museum of Making OPEN: Good Friday (15 April), Easter Saturday (16 April) and Bank Holiday Monday (18 April) CLOSED: Easter Sunday (17 April)

Pickford’s House OPEN: Good Friday (15 April), Easter Saturday (16 April) CLOSED: Easter Sunday (17 April) and Bank Holiday Monday (18 April)

ACCESS We want everyone to be able to enjoy our exhibitions and events, and we have taken every measure to ensure that we are as open and accessible to as many people as possible.

Families are always welcome.

The Museum and Art Gallery and the Museum of Making are both fully wheelchair-accessible and assistance may be provided if required.

Both museums also have accessible public toilets, with a Changing Places Toilet available on the ground floor of the Museum of Making.

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Given the limiting nature of the historic building at Pickford’s House, wheelchair access is unfortunately only available on the ground floor, lower ground floor and garden.

We regret that, for the same reason, there is also no accessible toilet at Pickford’s House for disabled visitors.

For full access details, visit derbymuseums.org/accessibility or call 01332 641901.

Museum of Making image: © Derby Museums /Art Lewry, Culture Communications Collective

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BY BIKE

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The Museum of Making is on cycle routes 6, 54 and 68 as part of the Derby City Cycle Map. Pickford’s House is on cycle routes 54 and 68.

There are spaces for bicycle parking at all of our museum sites – please ask a member of staff when you arrive.

For the Museum of Making, follow the brown signs in the city and county for Derby Silk Mill.

Offsite parking is available nearby at the Assembly Rooms, Bold Lane and Chapel Street carparks and parking cards can be validated at the Museum of Making for a discounted rate of £2.50 per day. There are four accessible parking bays on Silk Mill Lane for Blue Badge holders only. The Museum and Art Gallery has no parking facilities but there are plenty of carparks and spaces for Blue Badge holders nearby. Pickford’s House has its own free car park, which can be accessed from Agard Street.

Our three museum sites are located around ten minutes’ walk from Derby Bus Station and are served by frequent and regular bus services into Derby city centre, operated by Trent Barton and Arriva. Pickford’s House is on routes 5, 8 and 9 and many bus routes pass close to both the Museum and Art Gallery and the Museum of Making.

BY RAIL Derby Railway Station is 1.2 miles away, approximately a 20-minute walk. With a direct train from London to Derby, you can be at any of our museums in less than two hours!

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