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!

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

Meet the Local Defence Volunteers Pickford's House, 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.

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

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. 📸 Speller Metcalfe

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-hous… 📸 Image © Oliver Taylor Photography

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/christma… 📸: Kate Lowe Photography

🎄✨ 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! 😘

#toiletsontuesday You can feel the warmth of the wood ... what a pretty way to go! In the splendid Pickford's House in #Derby Derby Museums Visit Derby

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…

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-hous… 📸 Image © Oliver Taylor Photography

🧱 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

#Industry⚒️ #OnlineArtExchange🎨 Art UK✨ We love the illumination captured by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734–1797) in the "The Blacksmith's Workshop".🔥 ✖️Derby Museums 📸Derby Museums Celebrating "Fresh Air for the Potteries: 150 Years of William Blake" The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery.

Today's theme for #MuseumWeek is #UrbanNature and we are exploring the beautifully peaceful garden Pickford's House 🌻 This delightful space is the perfect place to sit and relax in the middle of a busy city 🥀🏙️ #CityNature #UrbanGreenSpaces #GardenWildlifeWeek #UrbanWildlife

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/the… #internationaltoyday

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Dr Mary L. Shannon (@drmarylshannon.bsky.social) Yale University Press London 📖 Yale University Press The National Archives Dr. Mollie Clarke 👏 Bumped into Billy at the wonderful Pickford's House museum in Derby! Derby Museums your fab book would be a great addition to their shops? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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We will be closed from 1pm tomorrow (Saturday 21 September) for a private wedding. Looking for a unique venue to celebrate your special day? Our experienced team is here to help design your dream wedding. Find out more: bit.ly/DMVenue 📸 Oliver Taylor Photography