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Celebrating 300 years of Sheffield making history
Stories of Sheffield from prehistory to present day
Step into the past and explore the industry that shaped Sheffield
Discover great art in the heart of the city
See Sheffield’s knife grinding history brought to life
28 Nov 2025 – 1 Nov 2026 | Millennium Gallery
This new exhibition, curated by Heavy Water Collective examines the curious, beautiful, macabre and magical connections people have made to the land through over 400 objects from Sheffield’s eclectic museum collections.
Free Exhibition | Please Donate £5
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18 Oct 2025 – 25 Jan 2026 | Millennium Gallery
New Horizons presents highlights of the paintings, works on paper, sculpture and video art that have joined the collection over the last ten years, celebrating artistic excellence that reflects the world we live in and helps us find our place in it.
Free Exhibition | Please Donate £5
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Until 29 Nov 2026 | Millennium Gallery
In 1884, John Ruskin delivered one of the first lectures to discuss climate change and make a link to industrial pollution. Storm-Cloud explores the legacy of his groundbreaking observations.
Free Exhibition | Please Donate £5
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Hear the roar and feel the rumble of the most powerful working steam engine in Europe - an unmissable part of any visit to Kelham Island Museum! In steam Thu-Sun.
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Our unforgettable museum experience packages are a present guaranteed to wow that special someone. As well as making their day (or treating yourself), you’ll also be giving an important gift to your museums – raising vital funds to help keep them free and open for everyone to enjoy, all year round.
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Discover highlights from the collections, or explore stories from across the museums, from the work that goes on behind the scenes to insights into the artists and makers on display.
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Weston Park Museum
Fri 10 May 2024 - Sun 2 May 2027
Millennium Gallery
Sat 14 September 2024 - Sun 30 August 2026
Weston Park Museum
Thu 28 August 2025 - Sun 30 August 2026
Millennium Gallery
Sat 4 October 2025 - Sat 25 April 2026
Millennium Gallery
Sat 18 October 2025 - Sun 25 January 2026
Millennium Gallery
Tue 28 October 2025 - Sun 25 January 2026
Graves Gallery
Thu 6 November 2025 - Thu 26 February 2026
Weston Park Museum
Fri 7 November 2025 - Fri 27 March 2026
Weston Park Museum
Fri 28 November 2025 - Sun 1 November 2026
Millennium Gallery
Sat 20 December 2025 - Sun 29 November 2026
Millennium Gallery
Wed 7 January 2026
Weston Park Museum
Thu 8 January 2026
Millennium Gallery
Fri 9 January - Fri 27 March 2026
Millennium Gallery
Sat 10 January 2026
Millennium Gallery
Wed 14 January 2026
Millennium Gallery
Thu 15 January 2026
Weston Park Museum
Thu 15 January 2026
Millennium Gallery
Tue 20 January 2026
Millennium Gallery
Wed 21 January 2026
Kelham Island Museum
Thu 22 January 2026
Hear the roar and feel the rumble of the most powerful working steam engine in Europe – an unmissable part of any visit to Kelham Island Museum! Experience it in steam at 12pm & 2pm Thu-Sun.
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Our smallest visitors are some of our biggest fans. Join us every Friday during term time for hands-on creative fun for you and your little ones.
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The Guild of St George’s Ruskin Collection celebrates the visionary ideas of the Victorian artist and writer, John Ruskin (1819-1900) and explores their relevance today.
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Explore the industry that shaped Sheffield and immerse yourself in life at home and at work at this rural scythe and steelworks, just a 10 minute walk from Millhouses Park.
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