Derby Museum & Art Gallery

About Derby Museum & Art Gallery

Derby's former library, its striking arched entrance, beautiful glass atrium and ornate mezzanine balcony, full of curiosities, make this Grade II Listed building a stylish and unusual venue for your wedding, located in the very heart of the city.

The Museum & Art Gallery on The Wardwick is a 19th century grade II listed building that has long stood as one of Derby’s most iconic buildings. The Wardwick, with its striking arched entrance, beautiful glass atrium and ornate mezzanine balcony full of curiosities, is a unique and stylish venue available for hire, located in the heart of the city.

Joseph Wright Gallery - Be surrounded by a world renowned collection of paintings by Joseph Wright of Derby in this beautiful, softly lit gallery. Wright is famed as the painter of light and for his association with key members of the intellectual movement known as the Enlightenment. The gallery is truly a romantic space to hold your wedding ceremony.

The World Collection Gallery has recently been restored to its former glory, for the first time in over 30 years the original Victorian architecture has been revealed, creating a bright and airy space filled with natural light. The gallery is now home to fascinating objects from around the world. It is the perfect space for wedding ceremonies & drinks receptions .