Download - Derby Museums Summer 2014

SUMMER at DERBY MUSEUMS

EVERY WEEK

Every Wednesday during the summer holidays the Acti vity oom will be transformed in to a creati ve hub. Be inspired by objects from our collecti on and make your mark in this evolving project.

30 July, 6 August, 13 August, 20 August, 27 August and 3 September.

10am-3pmMuseum & Art GalleryFREE

THEART HUB

ome and work with Dominic, our summer maker-in-residence, on the Maker Bar to experiment, design and make on the site of the world s fi rst factory. See inside for more details.

1 August, 9 August, 16 August, 23 August and 29 August.

1-5pmThe Silk Mill FREE

THE MAKER BAR

WEDNESDAY

PLAYwith oseph right Museum & Art Gallery

reate, draw and make in the oseph right nsti tute. Play 18th Century dress up and celebrate oseph

right s 2 0th birthday throughout the summer

Pick up a What’s On for all the informati on.

1 August, 8 August, 15 August, 22 August and 29 August.

Discover, create and make together every Friday throughout the summer, whilst learning about our collecti on.

10-11.30amMuseum & Art GalleryFREE

Contribute to our evolving drawing which aims to chart historic and contemporary architecture. atch the city expand as the weeks go by as we conti nue with our mission to create a city that compares old and new styles.

7 August, 21 August and 4 September.

10am-12noon and 1-3pmPickford’s HouseFREE

CITYSCAPE

here are all the friendly beasti es hiding? ome and search for the bugs in our beauti ful garden. denti fy them and learn all about what they eat as you explore. ou will also be able

to make your very own beastly fi nger puppet to take home

31 July, 14 August and 28 August.

10am-12noon and 1-3pmPickford’s HouseFREE

BUG HUNT THURSDAY

FAMILYFRIDAYS

FRIDAY

THE WRIGHT KITThroughout August Museum & Art GalleryThe right kit contains everything needed for the whole family to discover oseph right in an exciti ng new way. ick up a family friendly kit from recepti on

on your way into the museum

JULY

AUGUST

The Art Hub

Wednesday 30 July10am-3pm

Museum & Art Gallery

Turn over for more informati on.

Model Railway at Night

Thursday 31 July6-9pm The Silk Mill

Come and experience the Model ailway in acti on during the evening, with the opportunity to get hands on with making!

Dress Up Dolls

Tuesday 29 July10am-12noon and 1-3pmPickford’s House

Have a go at creati ng your own paper doll, complete with 18th

entury ou it, inspired by our rich costume collecti on.

Whirlygigs and Wotnots

Tuesday 5 August10am-12noon and 1-3pmPickford’s House

Make the most of summer bree es by making a wonderful windmill or a swirly streamer sti ck.

Bug Hunt

Thursday 31 July 10am-12noon and 1-3pm

Pickford’s House


Family Friday

Friday 1 August10-11.30am



The Art Hub

Wednesday 6 August10am-3pm



Cityscape

Thursday 7 August10am-12noon and 1-3pm

Pickford’s House


Family Friday




The Maker BarKumihimo Braiding

Friday 1 August1-5pmThe Silk Mill

Make your own Kumihimo braided keychain to keep and take home. This simple technique takes only minutes to learn and is a good natural progression from loom-band weaving.

The Wonder of Watercolours


Discover the detail of the beauti ful fl owers in our garden and learn how to capture them in this arti st led, botanical watercolour workshop!

The Art Hub




Family Friday




The Maker BarLet’s Get Animated!


Come and help make a simple stop moti on animated fi lm using stop moti on cameras and capture soft ware to create a visual animated masterpiece with the Silk Mill as the backdrop.

Decorate a Plate

Saturday 16 August10am-3pm


Relax and take a seat in The o ee House and be inspired by the ceramics

surrounding you. Decorate a plate to take away whilst

enjoying a cuppa.

A Compendium of Georgian Games


Join our Georgian games bonan a and discover games gone by. Make a toy from willow to play the game of Graces and lots more!

The Art Hub




Family Friday




The Maker BarVictorian Television


Draw or photograph images to make your very own Victorian inspired Zoetrope- a simple opti cal illusion with ama ing e ects

Make and Take

Saturday 23 August2-4pmThe Silk Mill

Drop in and enjoy a workshop which is fun for all the family and take your ‘make’ home!

Tea Time Treats

Tuesday 26 August10am-12noon and 1-3pm

Pickford’s House

Join us for a morning or aft ernoon fi lled with cake,

craft and eti ue e. Make your own marvellous

mini cake stand, and ice a cake to display on it!

The Art Hub




Bug Hunt

Thursday 28 August10am-12noon and 1-3pmPickford’s House


Domestic Life

Saturday 30 August10am-4pmSunday 31 August1-4pmPickford’s House

Join us for a weekend of discovery as the 18th Century kitchen and garden comes to life with sights, colours and smells! Discover what life was like for the household sta in a Georgian Townhouse.

The Maker BarSunrise Cameras


Create a simple pinhole camera using everyday items to capture the sun as it travels across the sky.

Family Friday




Bug Hunt Bug Hunt

Thursday 28 August10am-12noon and 1-3pmPickford’s House


more informati on.

Bug Hunt

Thursday 14 August 10am-12noon and 1-3pm

Pickford’s House


The Maker BarJam Jar Jet Engine


Find out how a jet engine works by trying a simple and exciti ng physics experiment using a jam jar! Under supervision, F E a pulse-jet in a

jam jar, hear and see its awesome power.

Cityscape

Thursday 21 August10am-12noon and 1-3pm



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NEW! The Coff ee HouseSituated on the ground fl oor of the Museum & Art Gallery amidst the ceramics gallery, you can indulge yourselves in scrumpti ous locally sourced cakes and savouries, all made from fresh ingredients, whilst surrounded by fi ne examples of eighteen century Derby porcelain.

ShopsLooking for that perfect gift , or fancy a treat for yourself? Our shops at all three museum sites stock a range of homewares, jewellery, books, toys and games.

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VISIT US FOR FREE

Museum & Art GalleryThe StrandDerbyDE1 1BS01332 641901

Opening TimesTuesday - Sunday10am-5pmBank Holiday Mondays10am-5pm

Pickford’s House41 Friar GateDerbyDE1 1DA01332 641901

Opening TimesTuesday - Saturday 10am-5pmSunday 1-4pm

The Silk Mill Silk Mill LaneDerbyDE1 3AF01332 641901

Opening TimesThursday 3-9pmFriday 1-5pmSaturday 1-5pmSunday 11am-3pm

Download - Derby Museums Summer 2014

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