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If you're a history buff, art aficionado, archaeology fiend, or dabbler in the sciences, our museum picks are perfect for a rainy day or afternoon excursion! Our selections center around notable collections of historical and cultural items. Many have excellent rotating displays in addition to exceptional permanent collections.
Category: Museums - Sheffield Attractions & Activities
Address: Norton Lees Ln, Meersbrook Park, Sheffield S8 9BE
Built around 1500, Bishops' House is the oldest timber-framed house in Sheffield. The farmhouse sits on a hilltop in a local park with a grand view of the city. Exhibitions from 16th century life are on hand, and the inside of the house retains some of its original features. The house also hosts an exhibition on what Sheffield was like during...
Category: Museums - Sheffield Attractions & Activities
Address: Old Fire Station, West Bar, Sheffield S3 8PT
The Fire & Police Museum is located in Sheffield's first purpose-built fire and police station. Established in 1900, the station is now used to display many firefighting items and uniforms. Lessons on fire safety are available also. These classes are taught in special lecture rooms set aside for such training, and souvenirs are available.
Category: Museums - Sheffield Attractions & Activities
Address: 48 Arundel Gate, City Centre, Sheffield S1 2PP
The Grice Collection of Chinese ivories is the center of attention for the non-European artifacts and decorative art displayed at the Graves Gallery. You will also find a plethora of pieces dating back as early as the 16th century and up to the present. Included are European watercolors, prints, and beautiful paintings. The gallery also has an...
Category: Museums - Sheffield Attractions & Activities
Address: Alma St, Corporation St, Sheffield S3 8RY
This museum provides a truly enjoyable learning experience. See the industry, life, and history of Sheffield come alive at this museum. Visitors will enjoy the River Don Engine, which is the most powerful working steam engine in Europe. There are also "workers" reenacting skills and trades of early Sheffield life. Children can be a part of the...
Category: Museums - Sheffield Attractions & Activities
Address: Renishaw Park, Renishaw S21 3WB
The wooded park of Renishaw Hall, which was the home of Sir Reresby and Lady Sitwell, and the gorgeous formal Italian gardens are open to visitors. The Sitwell family museum, an art gallery, and nature trails are also located in the park. There is even a display of Fiori De Henriques sculptures located in the Georgian stables. The Renishaw Hall...
Category: Museums - Sheffield Attractions & Activities
Address: 605 Ecclesall Rd, Sheffield S11 8PT
Although not one of Sheffield's better-known museums, there is plenty to see here. The small museum features displays on local crafts and trades such as silversmithing and file cutting. Other exhibitions about local customs and folklore are on display as well.
Category: Museums - Sheffield Attractions & Activities
Address: Mappin St, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield S1 3JD
Located between the Sheffield city centre and Sheffield University, the Turner Museum of Glass has an intriguing display of about 550 pieces of glasswork. Pieces from famous glass designers from the 1920s to the 1950s are displayed and include the work of Frederick Carder, Simon Gate, and Edward Hald. Eighteenth century English drinking glasses...
Category: Museums - Sheffield Attractions & Activities
Address: West Bank, Weston Park, Sheffield S10 2TP
Weston Park Museum certainly does everything it can to reach its goal of attracting the sort of people who don't usually visit museums: a broad range of galleries and displays that cover such diverse subjects as insect social groupings, local history, mummies and modern art has brought members of the public rushing through the door in droves.
