Ensure plenty of fun for all your team by hosting a corporate event / fun day at Derby Computer Museum. There’s absolutely tons to see and do, and lots of retro games to play so your team will be sure to have smiles on their faces!
You would have exclusive use of approx 55 hands on exhibits in 6 themed rooms!
... and by having an event at Derby Computer Museum your organisation is supporting a registered charity that provides work experience for young adults with special educational needs.
We can accommodate daytime or evening corporate event days in Derby, and you would have exclusive use of the museum.
You are very welcome to bring your own alcohol, but we are not licensed to sell it and as such can not provide it or arrange it for you. If you're going to have a boozy event, why not consider also having a DJ?
Just note that booze and old computers aren’t particularly compatible so any damages must be paid for. Please see overleaf.
We are in the middle of Derby City Centre and there are plenty of eateries nearby.
If requiring food we recommend going to one of the lovely eateries nearby (walking distance) either before or after your visit to Derby Computer Museum.
You are welcome to arrange your own catering to come on site. There is a “lounge” area on the third floor where a buffet can be located and we can provide trestle tables for this. However please note that:-
Do you sponsor the museum? If so, get a discount on our daytime and evening event pricing!
The pricing below is for exclusive use of the museum.
| Group size | No of people | Fee |
| Small | 1 to 15 | £199 |
| Medium | 16 to 30 | £349 |
| Large | 31 to 45 | £479 |
| Group size | No of people | Fee |
| Small | 1 to 15 | £349 |
| Medium | 16 to 30 | £649 |
| Large | 31 to 45 | £899 |
| Group size | No of people | Fee |
| Small | 1 to 15 | £199 |
| Medium | 16 to 30 | £349 |
| Large | 31 to 45 | £479 |
| Group size | No of people | Fee |
| Small | 1 to 15 | £249 |
| Medium | 16 to 30 | £449 |
| Large | 31 to 45 | £599 |
| Extra | Fee |
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Vinyl DJ
Keeping it vintage with a vinyl DJ playing a choice of funk/soul/disco, 80s classics, or classic house music |
£149 |
We are a “hands on” museum with around 55 exhibits that visitors can see, touch, use, play and enjoy.
We tend to only show exhibits which can handle public use and a “bit of a battering”. We are happy to accept issues with wear, tear, and general use as it is to be expected. However we understand that some youngsters may want to deliberately vandalise or damage items. Any damages as a result of deliberate vandalism must be paid for by the organisation renting the museum at the time of the damage.
CCTV is installed and in use to be able to settle any disputes with regards to the cause of damages retrospectively. We hope you understand.
It is the responsibility of the group organisers renting the museum to keep an eye on the group they bring to ensure no deliberate damage is made to the exhibits. Thank you for understanding. We are volunteer run, and a charity, and these exhibits are often rare, expensive and difficult to replace.
| Q: How big is it? |
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A: We have about 1,600 sqft, spread over 2.5 floors and 6 themed rooms. We usually have around 55 hands on working exhibits, plus a variety of display pieces. |
| Q: I only want to bring a small handful of pupils (say 5 or 10), can you offer a cheaper rate? |
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A: Unfortunately not. Our main cost is electricity and when you visit we will make sure all the exhibits are turned on. We have approx 55 hands on exhibits so we have minimum charges in place to ensure we can cover our costs. We are volunteer based and a registered charity, so we do not make any money. |
| Q: Do you have catering or refreshment facilities? |
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A: No we do not. However we are in the middle of Derby City Centre which has a large selection of eateries. |
| Q: Are there toilets? |
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A: Yes we have toilets. They are unisex toilets with separate cubicles for male and female. |
| Q: Wheelchair access? |
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A: Unfortunately not. We’d love to have access to wheelchairs but unfortunately the building is about 150 years old and this had not been factored in when they built it. We do not own the building so do not have the scope to put such access in. |
| Q: Public liability insurance / first aid / risk assessments / etc |
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A: We have public liability insurance, and first aid kits in the building (as well as all the necessary fire safety signage, equipment, etc). We can provide you with a risk assessment template to use, however the end responsibility would lie with yourselves. Some of our volunteers are first aid trained, but not all of them, so if your educational establishment needs a first aider for visits to institutions then we recommend one of the staff you bring with you is first aid trained. |
| Q: Are your volunteers DBS checked? |
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A: Yes, all of our adult volunteers are DBS checked with a basic DBS check. |
| Q: How do I get there? |
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A: Please see our find us page. |
| Q: Coach and minibus parking? |
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A: For information about coach parking, please see the Visit Derby coach parking page. For minibus parking, we would recommend using the Full Street outdoor car park which does not have any height restrictions. |
| Q: How do I book or check availability? |
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A: Please fill out our booking form to check availability. Once availability confirmed we'll send you payment details. |
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