
An elegant Georgian town house built by the prominent architect Joseph Pickford in 1770 as his family home. Part of @derbymuseums
Derby
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We will be closed from 1pm tomorrow (Saturday 21 September) for a private wedding.
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👏 Bumped into Billy at the wonderful @PickfordsHouse museum in Derby!
@derbymuseums your fab book would be a great addition to their shops? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Our @derbymuseums X account is currently down. We are working to resolve this. In the meantime, if anyone from @X can get in touch, we’d be very grateful!
Happy International Toy Day!
🎭Did you know that the top floor of Pickford's House has been transformed into a magical world of toy theatres?
Find out lots more about the toy theatre collections here: derbymuseums.org/collection/…
#internationaltoyday
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Today's theme for #MuseumWeek is #UrbanNature and we are exploring the beautifully peaceful garden @PickfordsHouse 🌻
This delightful space is the perfect place to sit and relax in the middle of a busy city 🥀🏙️
#CityNature #UrbanGreenSpaces #GardenWildlifeWeek #UrbanWildlife
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#Industry⚒️ #OnlineArtExchange🎨 @artukdotorg✨
We love the illumination captured by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734–1797) in the "The Blacksmith's Workshop".🔥
✖️@derbymuseums
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Celebrating "Fresh Air for the Potteries: 150 Years of William Blake" @PotteriesMuseum.

ALT Colour painting of a blacksmiths workshop, set inside an old ruined building made of columns and arches. Three blacksmiths wearing loose white shirts and aprons stand around a forge in varying poses of industry. One holds the white-hot metal creation out for shaping which one of the other figures is about to do with a huge hammer blow. The last figure is watching progress and seems to be offering advice on where to hit and or when to stop. A number of spectators sit around and watch.
🧱 The countdown is on for the final week of the LEGO® Trail at Pickford's House.
Inspired by the LEGO® Lake District exhibition, uncover each mini figure cleverly tucked away amongst the fascinating displays. It's a perfect activity for families!
👉 ow.ly/RhAV50R8HMv
Pickford's House will be closed all day on Saturday 10th February for a wedding 💒
We love helping our couples celebrate their special day!
If you're interested in holding a private event here, find out more: derbymuseums.org/pickfords-h…
📸 Image © Oliver Taylor Photography
The collections team have been getting up close to the beautiful details of the carved fireplace in the Parlour at Pickford's House this week!
The team are clearing rooms ready for redecoration over the coming week…
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#toiletsontuesday
You can feel the warmth of the wood ... what a pretty way to go!
In the splendid @PickfordsHouse in #Derby
@derbymuseums @VisitDerby
🎄✨ Happy 1st of December! Pickford's House is feeling festive with traditional Georgian decorations, transforming the space into a winter wonderland. See you under the kissing ball! 😘
Kick off the festive season with Christmas at Pickford’s House this Saturday 🎄✨
Step into Pickford’s House for a fairy-tale day of festive fun and games for all the family, with Pinocchio-themed activities!
Book your place: derbymuseums.org/event/chris…
📸: Kate Lowe Photography
Pickford's House will be closed all day on Saturday 28th October for a wedding.
If you're interested in holding a private event here, find out more: derbymuseums.org/pickfords-h…
📸 Image © Oliver Taylor Photography
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UPDATE: For the safety of our visitors and museum staff, the Museum of Making will be closed tomorrow due to high river levels.
Tomorrow's opening of LEGO® Lake District has been postponed.
Derby Museums & Art Gallery and Pickford’s House will remain open.
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Calling all Georgian history fans, The Georgian Derbyshire Festival is back!
Join us on 7 October for 'The People of Pickford’s House – Make, Create and Explore.' Meet the people, explore the history of the house and the wonderful exhibitions it holds: ow.ly/yEOK50PIhj4
Meet the Local Defence Volunteers @PickfordsHouse, learn about the Second World War in this 1940s re-enactment presented in partnership with The Derbyshire Living History Society
📅30 September
Find out more: ow.ly/7bZv50PAgyT
Image©The Derbyshire Living History Society.
Looking for a creative family-friendly activity? 🎨🖌️
Join us for a Tinselling Workshop at Pickford's House inspired by The Tiny World of Toy Theatres and the work of ‘The Last Tinseller’ Joseph Hope Williams!
📅 19 August
Find out more here: ow.ly/qNxY50PvVvi
We had a great time at Dr Johnson’s wedding re-enactment event at Pickford's House on Saturday 💍🎉
The wedding breakfast took place under the loggia 🥂
Presented in partnership with The Charles Edward Stuart Society.
Join us next year for this annual event!

































