Alvaston Star Party - Joseph Wright

We are taking part in the Virtual Star Party organised by the Alvaston Park Friends.

The Star Party runs from Friday 23 – Sunday 31 January. Follow the Alvaston Park Friends on Facebook for more info.

In this pre-recorded video, Lucy Bamford, Derby Museums’ Curator of Fine Art and the Joseph Wright Collection, gives an insight into Wright’s famous painting The Orrery.

This talk is free of charge, however, if you are able to consider making a donation, this will help us to continue to conserve our heritage and re-open our doors for future generations. All of your generous donations will be matched pound for pound by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Donate here.

View the film below, subtitles are available.

Find out more about Derby Museums’ Joseph Wright collection here.