Derby Museum and Art Gallery
To make a booking or enquire about hiring this venue please use the contact details below - Please mention Venues for Hire
The Strand
Derby
Derby
DE1 1BS
01332 641901
Commercial Events Manager
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Derby Museum and Art Gallery description
Commercial Venue / Wedding Venue / Business Meeting Rooms / Funerals and Wakes / Museum / Exhibition Space
Large (1-300)
Whether you want to host an intimate dining experience, a celebratory party, a national conference or a small boardroom meeting, Derby Museums has an inspirational space for you. We have many exciting places you can hire for all types of events.
Venue suitability
This venue is suitable for the following uses:
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Venue facilities
Within 50 metres
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20 round tables, 25 rectangle tables
350 chairs, 14 benches
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Yes - Manned
Other venue facilities
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Explore the rooms this venue has for hire by expanding the sections below.
Derby Museums are delighted to announce the launch of a brand new venue hire space.
The gallery has been restored to its former glory and for the first time in over 30 years the original stunning Victorian architecture has been revealed.
This unique and inspiring space is located within our newly created World Cultures Gallery, with amazing and interesting objects from the museum collection now on display.
New investment in AV allows this space to be well suited to meetings and conferences, as well as networking events, away days, breakfast events and lunches.
Capacity
As meeting room:
26
For dining:
80
As theatre:
120
For a reception:
120
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Situated in a private area, this space is equipped with a projector and screen and is an ideal location for meetings and lectures.
Capacity
As meeting room:
14
As theatre:
25
4m x 6m
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Be surrounded by interesting objects in this temporary exhibition space. A projector and screen is available which make this a perfect location for meetings, conferences and lectures. Can be used in conjunction with the adjoining Gallery 2.
Capacity
As meeting room:
26
For dining:
26
As theatre:
100
For a reception:
100
12m x 7m
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Hold your event surrounded by fascinating artwork and artefacts in this exhibition space. Equipped with a screen and projector, it is suitable for conferences, workshops, lectures and award ceremonies and can be used in conjunction with Gallery 1 next door.
Capacity
As meeting room:
26
For dining:
40
As theatre:
90
For a reception:
100
10m x 6m
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Surrounded by a world renowned designated collection of paintings, this gallery is available for hire outside of public opening times for lectures and talks, and can be hired in conjunction with other spaces in the museum.
Capacity
As theatre:
80
6m x 12m
Suitable for a small meeting of up to 8 people, and the Activity Room next door makes for a useful breakout space.
Capacity
As meeting room:
8
4m x 4m
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Derby’s stunning red brick former Central Library building was designed in 1876 in Flemish Gothic style. Its striking arched entrance, beautiful glass atrium and ornate mezzanine balcony, full of curiosities, make this a unique and stylish venue , located in the very heart of the city.
With a licensed bar and room for 200 guests to dance the night away, it offers a fantastic space to mark not only a special occasion, but the flexibility for larger scale events including weddings, conferences and fairs.
Capacity
As meeting room:
200
For dining:
200
As theatre:
200
For dancing:
200
For a reception:
200
20m x 20m
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