Kelham Island Museum

Kelham Island Museum celebrates 300 years of Sheffield making history

Explore the story of making in the city, from master craftsmen to mass production. Experience life and work during the Industrial Revolution, follow the sights and sounds of progress through the Victorian era, celebrate the Women of Steel and see how industry forged the modern city.

You’ll hear the roar and feel the rumble of the mighty River Don Engine, the 425 ton 12,000hp visitor-favourite in steam twice a day, and find out more about the industry that saw Sheffield become world-renowned for making and innovation.

The Museum is also home to the Hawley Tool Collection, chronicling centuries of skilled craftsmanship and precision manufacturing.

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Venue Details

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Address

Alma Street Off Corporation Street
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S3 8RY
England

Links

Telephone

  • 0114 272 2106

Entry Charges

Free admission.

Discounts Offered

  • Museums Association
 
  • Opening Hours

    Tue-Fri 10am-5pm
    Sat 10am-4pm
    Sun 11am-4pm

    Open Mondays, 10am–5pm during Sheffield school holidays

    (Please check website for up-to-date opening times)

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  • Venue Services
    • Activities for pre-school children
    • Adult lectures and courses held
    • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
    • Direct teaching services for schools
    • Events and resources for children and families
    • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
    • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
    • Pre-booking service for groups
    • Primary school education service available
    • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
    • Secondary school education service available
    • Specialist publications on collections available
    • Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
  • Venue Facilities
    • Cafeteria
    • Education facilities available
    • Facilities for private functions and events
    • Library
    • Meeting room available
    • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
    • Parking for disabled available
    • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
    • Research facilities for academics
    • Shop
    • Study facilities
    • Toilets for disabled
    • Wheelchair access to some public areas
    • Wheelchairs available for loan

At a glance

Alma Street Off Corporation Street
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S3 8RY
England

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