Explore Joseph Wright’s Masterpieces at Derby Museum This August

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Guided tours of Joseph Wright: From the Shadows will begin at Derby Museum & Art Gallery on Saturday 15 August 2026, giving visitors a closer look at the artist’s candlelight paintings and objects included in the exhibition.

The 45-minute tours cost £10 per person and are intended for adults and young people aged 16 and over. Sessions begin at 11am and 1pm on each published tour date, with booking essential through the official Visit Derby events page.

The exhibition is organised by the National Gallery and Derby Museums. According to the Visit Derby listing, each tour will be led by a member of the expert team and will include time afterwards for questions and independent exploration.

What visitors can expect from the tour

The guided session focuses on the visual world of Wright of Derby, taking visitors through his candlelight paintings as well as objects displayed within the exhibition. Rather than leaving visitors to navigate the material entirely by themselves, the format provides 45 minutes of guided interpretation before opening into a question-and-answer period.

That structure may suit people who want additional context while viewing the works, as well as those who would value an opportunity to put questions directly to the museum team. After the guided element and questions, attendees can continue exploring the exhibition for themselves.

The two daily sessions run from 11am to noon and from 1pm to 2pm. Although the guided tour itself lasts 45 minutes, the listed hour-long slots allow for the questions and exploration described by the organiser.

Published tour dates and times

Visitors should select from these published dates when making plans; no tour is listed for 26 September in the source schedule.

Booking and venue details

Derby Museum & Art Gallery is at The Strand, Derby, DE1 1BS. Admission to a guided tour is £10, and places must be booked in advance. The event listing does not provide specific accessibility or transport information, so anyone who needs those details should contact the venue before booking.

Visit Derby advises checking arrangements with the event host before committing to bookings or travel because event information may change. Tickets and the latest details are available through the official Visit Derby event listing.

Source: Visit Derby Events

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