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Sheffield prides itself on a rich cultural heritage and no stay in the city is complete without a visit to one of our many art galleries and museums. The Millennium Galleries with its central location, is great place to start for a mix of blockbuster exhibitions plus traditional and contemporary examples of Sheffield's craftsmanship. Our industrial heritage is a unique one of innovation and entrepreneurship. There’s much more to it than just knives and forks… although you’ll see many of those too!
Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield, S7 2QW.
Telephone: 0114 236 7731
Telephone: 0114 236 7731
Website: Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
Authentic 18th century scythe works with waterwheels and tilt hammers. The house, workshops, crucible steel furnace, waterwheels and dam create a unique atmosphere of life long ago.
Location: 4 Miles from City Centre
Disabled Access: Good
Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP.
Telephone: 01773 854321
Website: Crich Tramway Village
Explore a recreated Street with genuine buildings and vintage trams. New woodland walk and sculpture trail.
Location. 26 Miles from City Centre
Disabled Access: Good
Cusworth Lane, Doncaster, DN5 7TU.
Telephone: 01302 782342
18th century Grade 1 listed country house, set in its own extensive landscaped park. Local history displays, seasonal activities and events.
See Cusworth Hall and Park for opening times
Admission: Free
Location. 26 Miles from City Centre
Disabled Access: Partial
Visitor Centre, North Mill, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1YD
Telephone: 01773 880474
This world heritage site is a true delight with a variety of former cotton and textile mills situated along the river Derwent from Matlock Bath to Derby (also known as the Derwent Valley Heritage Way). Examples of Hargreaves’ Spinning Jenny and Arkwright’s Water Mule.
See Derwent Valley Mills for opening times and admission prices
Location: 4 Miles from city Centre
Disabled Access: Partial
Wath Road, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8HJ.
Telephone: 01226 740203
An exciting history and craft centre, set in the attractive conservation village of Elsecar and surrounded by beautiful South Yorkshire countryside.
See Elsecar Heritage Centre for opening times
Admission: Free
Location. 13 Miles from City Centre
Disabled Access: Good
Old Fire Station, West Bar, Sheffield, S3 8PT
Telephone: 0114 2491 999
One of the largest Fire and Police museum in the UK with fascinating displays from 18th century to the modern day. Exciting hands on exhibits and rides on fire engines. Regular visit from Fireman Sam.
See The Fire & Police Museum for opening times and admission
Location: City Centre
Disabled Access: Good
Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 1XY
Telephone: 0114 278 2600
Adjacent to the Millennium Galleries and above the Central library, Graves is home to Sheffield’s outstanding collection of 19th and 20th Century Modern Art including works by Picasso, Cezanne and Spencer. Highlights for 2006 include ‘Tom Hunter: Living in Hell and Other Stories’ and ‘Angus McBean: Portraits’.
See Graves Art Gallery for opening times and admission
Location: City Centre
Disabled Access: Partial
Alma Street, Sheffield, S3 8RY
Telephone: 0114 272 2106
Website: Kelham Island Museum
A great starting point for any heritage enthusiast, this living and working museum preserves Sheffield’s industrial heritage and celebrates the famous ‘Made in Sheffield’ mark of quality. The main attraction is the mighty 12,000 HP River Don Engine "in steam". Younger visitors can enjoy the interactive experience of being processed like steel! New for 2006 – the transport collection including the Sheffield Simplex car built in 1920 and a Rolls Royce jet engine.
Location: 1 Mile from City Centre
Disabled Access: Good
Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PP
Telephone: 0114 272 2106
One of Sheffield's architectural and cultural treasures. The Millennium Galleries is an outstanding venue for art and design, right in the heart of the city and linked to the stunning Winter Garden. Famed for large blockbuster exhibitions that bring masterpieces from national galleries and museums to the city, alongside innovative contemporary and historical design. Also home to Sheffield's metalwork gallery and the Ruskin Gallery. Highlights for 2006 include ‘Palaces & Mosques’.
See Visiting Information for opening times and admission prices
5 & 7 Blyth Grove, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 0JG.
Telephone: 01909 482380
This remarkable National Trust home gives an intriguing insight into Edwardian life in the 1930s. A home rather than a museum where the clocks tick but time stands still!
See Mr Straw's House for opening times and admission prices
Location: 21 Miles from City Centre
Disabled Access: Good
Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH.
Telephone: 01924 848806
Telephone: 01924 848806
Website: National Coal Mining Museum
Travel 400 feet underground to experience workers’ conditions at the coalface both today and back to the early 19th century
Location: 24 Miles from City Centre
Disabled Access: Good
Matlock Station, Matlock, Derbyshire, S33 8WS.
Telephone: 01629 580381
Website: Peak Rail
Steam Heritage Railway operating between Matlock and Rowsley in the beautiful Derwent Valley
Location: 23 Miles from City Centre
Disabled Access: Good
Aldewarke near Rotherham
Website: Sheffield Bus Museum
Website: Sheffield Bus Museum
Take a trip back in time and see how public transport has developed in the area from horse bus to state of the art Supertram.
See Sheffield Bus Museum for details of opening times and admission prices
Location: 3 Miles from City Centre
Disabled Access: Good
Whiteley Woods, off Hangingwater Road, Sheffield S11 2YE
Telephone: 0114 236 7731
Website: Shepherd Wheel
Set on the River Porter in the tranquil and picturesque setting of Whiteley woods, worth a visit in itself, this 16th century water-powered grinder's wheel and workshop gives an intriguing insight into Sheffield's industrial past.
See Opening Times
Admission: free.
Location: 8 Miles from City Centre
Disabled Access: Poor
1 Brown Street, Sheffield, S1 2BS
Telephone: 0114 281 2077
Website: Site Gallery
An international centre for contemporary art, specialising in photography, film, video and new media.
Open: during exhibitions Wednesday - Saturday 11.00 am - 5.30 pm
Admission: free
Location: City Centre
Disabled Access: Good
605 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8PR
Telephone: 0114 222 6296
Telephone: 0114 222 6296
Website: The Traditional Heritage Museum
A truly charming museum with a fascinating collection of social and industrial artefacts, illustrating life and work in the Sheffield area between 1850 and 1950.
Location: 1.5 Miles from City Centre
Disabled Access: Partial
University of Sheffield, Sir Robert Hadfield Building, Sheffield, S1 3JD
Telephone: 0114 222 5500
Website: Turner Museum of Glass
A beautiful collection of contemporary European and American studio glass.
Open: Monday - Friday 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Admission: free.
Location: City Centre
Disabled Access: Poor
Weston Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TP
Telephone: 0114 278 2600
Website: Weston Park Museum
Following a £17.3 Million refurbishment, Weston Park Museum will open later in 2006. Five new interactive displays will draw on the whole range of Sheffield’s collections of Archaeology, Natural History, Art and Social History. Investigate ancient society and find out more about Sheffield and its people today. Delve into the city’s beautiful and unusual treasures and discover the natural world on your doorstep.
Open: Monday - Saturday 10.00 am - 5.00 pm; Sunday 11.00 am - 5.00 pm
Admission: Free
Location: 2 Miles from City Centre
Disabled Access: Good
Forge Lane, Thurgoland, Sheffield S35 7DN
Telephone: 0114 288 7576
Website: Wortley Top Forge Industrial Museum
A fascinating water powered Iron Forge whose history can be traced back to 1640. Best known for the Wrought Iron Railway Axles that were produced between 1840 and 1910, exhibits include the original waterwheels and water powered drop hammers.
See Planning a Visit for opening times and admission prices
Location: 11 Miles from City Centre
Disabled Access: Partial
Persistence Works, 21 Brown Street, Sheffield, S1 2BS
Telephone: 0114 276 1769
Website: Yorkshire Artspace
The UK's only purpose built art/craft studio complex which exists to support visual artists and crafts people and to increase public access to the skills of these people. Always a range of exciting arts events and activities.
See News & Events for details of opening times
Admission: Free
Location: City Centre
Disabled Access: Good
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