A museum collection 360 million years in the making…
Our permanent galleries showcase our core collections of Peak District archaeology, geology, art and local history. Take a journey through time and place in the Wonders of the Peak gallery, and find out more about archaeologist Sir William Boyd Dawkins, and other collectors, in a recreated study.
Enjoy a changing programme of exhibitions by visiting artists and from our own collections in our two temporary exhibition galleries, come along to an event or explore Peak District collections in the landscape using wondersofthepeak.org.uk
Buxton Museum and Art Gallery is managed by Derbyshire County Council.
Opening Times
Tuesday to Saturday: 10am to 5pm.
Last Admission: 4pm
Sunday (Easter to end of September) and bank holidays
12pm to 4pm
Last Admission: 3.30pm
Always free entry, donations appreciated
Festive Season Opening Times
Saturday 24 December 10.00am to 1.00pm Last admission 12.30pm
Sunday 25 December CLOSED
Monday 26 December CLOSED
Tuesday 27 December CLOSED
Wednesday 28 December 10.00am to 5.00pm Last admission 4.00pm
Thursday 29 December 10.00am to 5.00pm Last admission 4.00pm
Friday 30 December 10.00am to 5.00pm Last admission 4.00pm
Saturday 31 December 10.00am to 4.00pm Last admission 3.00pm
Sunday 1 January CLOSED
Monday 2 January CLOSED
Tuesday 3 January onwards opening times as usual
Find us:
Buxton Museum and Art Gallery, Terrace Road, Buxton, SK17 6DA
Telephone: 01629 533540
Email: buxton.museum@derbyshire.gov.uk
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