Family self-guided trail to explore the life and work of artist Joseph Wright of Derby across the three Derby Museums.
The Year of Wright Trail runs from 27 October to 30 November across Derby Museums, a self-guided trail that takes you through the life of Joseph Wright of Derby. It's part of the city's wider 'The Year of Wright' programme, a year dedicated to the painter whose largest collection of work is held right here in Derby.
Rather than staying in one gallery, the trail spreads across three different sites: Derby Museum & Art Gallery on The Strand, the Museum of Making, and Pickford's House. You follow it at your own pace, moving between the buildings to piece together Wright's story. It's aimed at families, and the trail sheets are available during Derby city school holiday dates, so it's a good one to tackle with the kids over half-term.
To get started, you pick up a trail sheet from the welcome desk on entry at any of the three museums. They cost £1 each, and they're free for DM Family Friends. Once you've got yours, you can work your way through the sites in whatever order suits you. Keep in mind that opening times vary across the three museums, so it's worth checking each one before you set off for the day.
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If you're already a DM Family Friend, the sheets are on the house. Otherwise, it's a pound a pop from the welcome desk at any of the venues. The trail runs until 30 November, so you've got a few weeks to fit it in.
