Museums, Culture and City Attractions

Weston Park Museum is a free museum. It tells the stories of Sheffield and its people, from prehistory to present day.

Originally opened in 1875, Weston Park Museum has found lifelong fans in younger visitors and grown-ups alike for nearly 150 years.

It has displays about:

• Sheffield’s history
  
  
• Animals and nature
  
  
• People and cultures
  
  

It is a good place for families and children.

Entry is free.

The Millennium Gallery is a free art and design gallery in the city centre. You can see:

• Metalwork from Sheffield
  
  
• Art and design exhibitions
  
  
• Special events

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The gallery's changing exhibition programme showcases the best in national and international art and design alongside the region’s remarkable creative talents. You’ll also find collection displays celebrating Sheffield’s metalworking prowess and the remarkable art and artefacts brought to the city by the artist and writer, John Ruskin.

Entry is free.

The Kelham Island Museum shows Sheffield’s industrial history. The museum is free.

It celebrates 300 years of Sheffield making history. Explore the story of making in the city, from master craftsmen to mass production. You can learn about:

• Steel-making
  
  
• Old machines
  
  
• How Sheffield helped change the world
  
  

It is great for families and visitors.

Entry is free.

Discover great art in the heart of the city at the Graves Gallery. Just across from the Millennium Gallery, you’ll find the Art Deco home of the city’s dazzling visual art collection.

Entry is free.

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Location:

(Above the Central Library)

Surrey Street

Sheffield

S1 1XZ

Step into the past and explore the industry that shaped Sheffield at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet. Immerse yourself in life at home and at work at this rural scythe and steelworks dating back to the 1700s, just a 10 minute walk from Millhouses Park and Ecclesall Woods.

Entry is free.

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Location: Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield, S7 2QW

A large, very interactive science museum targeted towards children and families with a gift shop, outdoor play area, and cafe on site.

Entry price: Paid, with concessions available.
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am-2:30pm, Sat-Sun: 10am-4pm
Address: Magna, Sheffield Road, Templeborough, Rotherham, S60 1DX.

More information available here.

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A large museum located opposite the Moor Market dedicated to the history of emergency services in the UK. The museum is mostly targeted towards children and features a cafe, gift shop, and lots of interactive exhibits.

Entry price: Paid, with concessions available.
Opening Hours: Wed-Sun: 10am-4pm
Address: National Emergency Services Museum, West Bar, Sheffield, S3 8PT 

More information available here.

See Sheffield’s knife grinding history brought to life at Shepherd Wheel Workshop.

This unique Grade II listed building and Scheduled Ancient Monument is situated in the heart of the picturesque Porter Valley, just a 10 minute walk from Endcliffe Park.

Entry is free.

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Location:

Shepherd Wheel Workshop

Whiteley Woods

Off Hangingwater Road

Sheffield

S11 2YE

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Opening Times

Sat and Sun 11am–3pm

Closed Bank Holidays

The Tropical Butterfly House is located just outside Sheffield. You can see:

• Butterflies
  
  
• Birds
  
  
• Meerkats
  
  
• Farm animals
  
  

It is a popular choice for families.

Entry is paid with concessions available.

A museum dedicated to the history and future of videogames and suitable for kids and adults alike. Located near Castle Square, the museum features lots of interactive exhibits, a cafe, and a gift shop.

Entry price: Paid, with concessions available.
Opening Hours: Thursday & Friday: 1pm-4pm, Saturday & Sunday: 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm (Also open during Bank Holidays and Sheffield School Holidays).
Address: National Videogame Museum, Castle House, Angel Street, Sheffield, S3 8LN

More information available here.

Located in the city centre near the train station and Showroom Cinema, this Site Gallery has one large exhibition space, a gift shop and cafe.

Entry price: Free
Opening Hours: Tues-Sat: 11am-5pm, Sunday: 11am-4pm
Address: Site Gallery, 1 Brown Street, Sheffield, S1 2BS

More information available here.

Located in the Persistence Works near the train station and Showroom Cinema, this exhibition space is split into two large rooms and hosts a range of projects, events and artworks.

Entry price: Free
Opening Hours: Varying: visit the exhibition page on the website for more information.
Address: 21 Brown St, Sheffield S1 2BS 

More information available here.

A contemporary art gallery and charity located near the Moor Market which usually supports two exhibitions at a time. The gallery also provides various services to new and established artists.

Entry price: Free
Opening Hours: Wed-Sat: 11am-5pm.
Address: 71 Eyre Lane, Sheffield S1 4RB 

More information available here.

Meadowhall is one of the biggest shopping centres in the UK. It has:

• Shops
  
  
• Restaurants
  
  
• Cinema
  
  
• Activities
  
  

It is easy to get to by tram, bus, or train. Find information about getting to Meadowhall on the Meadowhall website.