Pickfords’ House Turns into Croft Manor for a new exhibition co-curated with collector Luke Earle

Pickfords’ House Turns into Croft Manor for a new exhibition co-curated with collector Luke Earle

Lara Comes Home.

2026 marks 30 years since the creation of Tomb Raider and its heroine, Lara Croft, by Derby games studio Core Design. Since her debut in 1996, Lara Croft has become one of the most recognisable female characters in video game history.

To celebrate the anniversary, Derby Museums is turning Pickfords’ House into Croft Manor for a new exhibition co-curated with collector Luke Earle.

Featuring original Tomb Raider development materials on loan from former Core Design developers, memorabilia and collectables from private collections, interactive activities, and themed ‘cosplay’ days throughout the exhibition.

Suitable for all

FREE – Give What You Think.

**Pickford’s House has accessibility restrictions to its upper floors. If you have special access requirements, please contact us before visiting: 01332 641901 or email info@derbymuseums.org.**

July 24th 2026 to November 28th 2026

Accessibility at Derby Museums 

Image © Visit Derby and Ash Stanley 

Lara Croft: 30 Years On – Cosplay Days
Pickfords’ House    22 August 2026 - 19 June 2027

Over the last 30 years, Lara Croft has become one of the most recognisable female characters in gaming history, from Derby to Global icon.

Now, as part of the ‘Lara Croft: 30 Years On’ exhibition, we’re inviting fans and enthusiasts alike to explore Pickfords’ House in costume and take photos within this historic Grade I listed building.

Cosplay days will take place at set dates throughout the exhibition.

Please note, Pickford’s House has minimal changing spaces and flash photography is prohibited as part of the event.

FREE – Give What You Think

Accessibility at Pickfords’ House

 22 August 2026 , 26 September 2026  ,24 October 202621 November 2026,  16 January 2027,   20 February 2027,  20 March 2027,           17 April 2027,   15 May 2027,   19 June 2027

Image courtesy of Visit Derby