Marvellous moon artwork to return to Derby Cathedral

Derby Cathedral will welcome the return of a spectacular moon art installation towards the end of this year.

The Museum of the Moon, created by UK artist Luke Jerram, is a giant artwork which will be suspended over the cathedral’s nave.

Measuring seven metres in diameter, Museum of the Moon is a touring artwork featuring detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface.

At an approximate scale of 1:500,000, each centimetre of the internally lit spherical sculpture represents 5km of the moon’s surface.

The installation is a fusion of lunar imagery, moonlight and surround sound composition created by BAFTA and award-winning composer Dan Jones.

It will be open to the public between October 12 and November 10.

Dean of Derby, The Very Reverend Dr Peter Robinson, said: “When Museum of the Moon first came to Derby Cathedral, we had people queuing, at times, right down to the Market Place.

“The art installation showed people from Derby and well beyond just what a wonderful, welcoming and inspiring space the cathedral is, and many people said they would love to see it here again.

“I am sure that visitors will want to return to the cathedral several times over the month to immerse themselves in the simple wonder of the moon’s surface which has been captured in amazing detail.”

Entry to Museum of the Moon will be free of charge with a suggested donation of £3 per person which will go towards the care and work of Derby Cathedral.

Museum of the Moon was first installed in the cathedral as part of Derby Festé in 2019.