Pickfords House Museum

Fascinating place to take the grandson learning about years gone past . He couldn’t believe woolly mammoths roamed Derbyshire 👍

One of my favourite places to visit in Derby! 😀 many interesting things to see, there are always activities for kids ( I'm happy to participate too! 😀), very friendly staff... There is cafe also. I've been there many times with my daughters and we will be keeping coming back!

The refurbished museum is superb... a real asset to Derby.
Super impressed with the River Kitchen; great food and drink at a reasonable price. Service is friendly and efficient. I'm a regular visit since it re-opened.

Stunning new museum in historical mill in the heart of Derby. Lots to see. Lots of events (some will need booking). Fantastic staff and cracking cafe. Perhaps not too much hands on for kids as yet. Brilliant addition to Derby's whole 'museum' offer. Plan a whole day and visit all 3!

Lovely little museum on industrial production and (predominantly) railway equipment at Derby Silk Mill. Recently refurbished, it offers a plethora of objects to study over several levels, however the "stuff" could be more tightly organized and would benefit from accompanying information. I know that the director(s) of the museum did this on purpose to make visitors enquire more information via the internet, but this is not how museums should work. I was lucky to visit the place being accompanied by one of the volunteers who spend their time and effort without pay, and she had some information to

Fantastic free museum. As an aviation geek I loved the flight deck exhibit. Plenty of hands on things for kids.
Lovely cafe on the ground floor. A must see if you're in Derby

There was an interesting array of items related to Derby's past, and to things that were made in and around Derby. The inclusion of a place for local artisans to sell items that they had made was a nice touch too. Some of the layout, though, was confusing, however it was a great visit.

I think this museum is interesting and given that we are lucky to have free museums in the UK, worth a visit.
However, I also think it is a huge lost opportunity. Most of the museum is function rooms and while I understand the museum needs them to fund the exhibits, there are few exhibits. There is one main exhibition space on Derby and making, one space of random things 'ton inspire making' and one area with a model railway. There is also a paid exhibit, currently 'Scale'. There are some interactive exhibits to help kids enjoy the space. I do find in modern museums they are usually light of detail

A great display of materials from the local area and loads of information and knowledgeable staff to help add to the experience. The Cafe had a great menu and the food and drinks were tasty and well priced. Good for a half day out, and for free as well! Donations help to keep the doors open so they accept cash and have some tap, card machines where it takes £5 donations.

First things first, this place is free to visit so regardless of any review just go, knowledge is power.
The museum is packed with the history of Derby exploring the cultural, industrial, artistic, scientific and overall importance of the city.
From a 3500 year old dug out canoe to a modern Toyota Corolla and everything in-between. From the birth of the industrial revolution and the railway revolution to the Rolls-Royce engines that helped Britain win WW2 and modern car production at Toyota, this place covers it all.
The museum is modern and bright with a chance to either interact with displays

First visit, only went to get a coffee but i was very surprised how light and airy the whole place was. Some lovely items around, will definitely be going back to visit the museum itself. Cafe was lovely and Coffee was tip top.

We have been many times and always we find something new to learn and see. Now is the Museum is bigger and very nice and clean and well organised. It's so many things to see and try. Kids loved everything, they even try some activities couple of times.

Lovely visit as always with very helpful staff. The museum looks great after it’s recent refurbishment

Deeply saddened by the aggressive nature of a staff member who thought it appropriate to challenge a vulnerable visitor for not wearing a mask whom was exempt.

Visited the Museum of making. Fascinating couple of hours. Lots to see . A really innovative and unusual museum which kindles the imagination .Staff were really helpful and suitable for all ages. Well worth booking a visit.

Really enjoyed our visit to the museum of making today - super friendly staff and a totally different approach to showing the objects and sharing their stories.