Looking for an inspiring meeting space? Let us enlighten you!

Derby Museums is a source of innovation and inspiration, let this rub off on you and your guests when you hire a venue within Derby Museums to hold your event. We have a range of spaces to choose from including our atmospheric Joseph Wright Gallery, home to the world’s largest collection of paintings by Derby born painter Joseph Wright or our Ceramics Gallery which highlights Derby’s important history in the porcelain industry. There is a venue here at Derby Museums to suit everyone’s needs whether it is our Learning suite for an activity session or even the whole museum for a corporate event, we will help you choose what is right for you.

Derby’s stunning Silk Mill building stands on the site of the world’s first factory and is the gateway to the UNESCO Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
The ground floor has recently gone a £1m refurbishment to bring it to its original features. It is c10,000 sqt in an L shape. Though it has the space to fit more people, the seating capacity is 150 theatre style or 250 standing. As it is a blank canvas, it can be tailored to meet your needs.
You too can follow in the footsteps of Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of America, who visited The Silk Mill in 1771! With significant artefacts and a beautiful city centre location, the ground floor space is available for hire. So why not use this space to inspire your staff and impress your clients?