Archive: This article describes Buxton Museum in 2022. Its former Terrace Road premises closed in 2023. The museum reopened in a temporary home next to Buxton Library in October 2026; see the museum for current exhibitions and visiting information.
In winter 2022–23, the former Buxton Museum and Art Gallery hosted exhibitions by local students and artist David Lowther.
Artwork 2022 featured paintings and other work by more than 25 students from Buxton Community School and St Thomas More Catholic School, prepared for GCSE and A-level examinations.
The original report said Millie Critchlow and Nell Darley received Star Student recognition from The Arts Society and the Royal Society of British Artists and were due to exhibit their paintings in London in 2023.
David Lowther’s Farm on the Hill explored High Walls Farm in the Dark Peak through the seasons and in a variety of media.
Artwork 2022 was scheduled to run until 11 February 2023 and Farm on the Hill until 25 February 2023.
In 2022, Councillor Barry Lewis, Derbyshire County Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Leadership, Culture, Tourism and Climate Change, said: “I’m delighted that we can encourage young artists with our Artwork 2022 exhibition. I hope they enjoy their time exhibiting with us and are inspired to develop their talents further.
Councillor Lewis also welcomed the opportunity to showcase local artists including David Lowther and Gordon MacLellan.
Councillor Lewis added: “Our museum and art gallery is always a fascinating place to visit and we’ll be pleased to welcome visitors new and old this winter.”
Warm space in 2022
In 2022, the former museum was designated a warm space. A museum update from that December also describes a new play area for young children.
For current opening times, see the museum’s visitor information.
January 2023 family activity: ‘Big Cats, Big Drawings’ with Creeping Toad
A free family activity with artist Gordon MacLellan, inspired by big cats in the collection, was advertised for 5 January 2023.
Winter trail in 2022
The museum also advertised a winter quiz around its galleries in 2022.
The former museum’s Wonders of the Peak gallery explored the geology and archaeology of the Peak District.
Former museum address (closed in 2023): Buxton Museum and Art Gallery, Terrace Road, Buxton, SK17 6DA
T: 01629 533540
derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/buxton-museum/buxton-museum-and-art-gallery
The museum is now in a temporary building next to Buxton Library on Kents Bank Road. Find Buxton Library on Google Maps.
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