All history museums and attractions to visit in Derby

Derby (England) is a good place to visit if you are interested in history. Below we list all 9 history museums in Derby, to lose yourself in the place's cultural heritage and local history.

Are you a real history buff and are you looking for the best history museums to visit in Derby? These are the ones:

  1. Calke Abbey1

    Calke Abbey

     Derby
    Calke Abbey is a museum in Ticknall. The museum features exhibits related to: social history and natural sciences.
  2. Derby Museum and Art Gallery2

    Derby Museum and Art Gallery

     Derby
    Derby Museum and Art Gallery is a museum in Derby. The museum features exhibits related to: archaeology, natural sciences, weapons and war, decorative and applied art, social history, fine art, personalities, archives and coins and medals. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: josep
  3. Pickford's House Museum of Georgian Life and Costume3

    Pickford's House Museum of Georgian Life and Costume

     Derby
    The term Derby Gaol is historically associated with the five prisons in Derby, England. Today, it is commonly used to refer to one of two small tourist attractions. The first is the gaol that was located on Friar Gate from 1756 to 1846. The cells of this gaol still exist and are open for public viewing. This offers a unique opportunity for visitors to get a glimpse into the past and understand the history of the city.
  4. Royal Crown Derby Museum4

    Royal Crown Derby Museum

     Derby
    Royal Crown Derby houses the most comprehensive collection of Derby Porcelain to be seen anywhere in the world. It includes pieces from all three of the factories in our history. First, the Nottingham Road factory, which operated from about 1750 to 1848, then the King Street factory which arose out
  5. Castle Donington Museum5

    Castle Donington Museum

     Derby
    Castle Donington Museum is a museum in Derby. The museum features exhibits related to Archives, Social History, Industry and Archaeology.
  6. Shardlow Heritage Centre6

    Shardlow Heritage Centre

     Derby
    Visit Shardlow and its Heritage Centre for a fascinating insight into this 18th century canal transhipment port. Follow the village trail, on sale at the Heritage Centre. Shardlow Heritage Centre features exhibits related to Social History, Maritime, Archives, Costume and Textiles, Inland Waterways
  7. The Silk Mill7

    The Silk Mill

     Derby
    The Derby Silk Mill, previously known as the Derby Industrial Museum, is a significant site of industry and history in Derby, England. It is situated on the former grounds of Lombe's Mill, a historic silk mill. This location is not only a testament to the city's rich industrial past but also a symbol of its transformation into a modern hub of culture and learning.
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    Little Chester Heritage Centre

     Derby
    Little Chester Heritage Centre is a museum in Derby. The museum features exhibits related to Archives and Social History.
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    9th/12th Royal Lancers Museum

     Derby
    9th/12th Royal Lancers Museum is a museum in Derby. The museum features exhibits related to: weapons and war.