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A photograph of shoppers at an indoor christmas market. A photograph of shoppers at an indoor christmas market.

Shopping for Christmas gifts at the Victorian Christmas Market Image © Ian M Spooner

Shopping for Christmas gifts at the Victorian Christmas Market Image © Ian M Spooner

Festive things to do

Bring some joy-filled museum magic to your Christmas with festive craft workshops, markets (including the legendary Kelham Island Museum Victorian Christmas Market), gift ideas, visits to Santa, and more!

 

Christmas Craft Workshops

This year craft your home for Christmas and take part in a fun, festive workshop! Fashion a fresh wreath for your door, embroider a bauble and create your own signature scented candle. 

Victorian Christmas Market

Sat 5 Dec, 10am - 6pm
Sun 6 Dec, 10am - 5pm

Mark the start of the Christmas season and gather under the gas lamps once again for a weekend full of music and merriment!

Book your tickets here!
A woman and a man stood next to each other dressed up in Victorian-style clothes. To the right of them there are branches of a Christmas tree with hanging star and bauble decorations. They are stood in front of a tent with fairy light decorations.

Visit Santa

Over the last few years, Santa’s Workshop has earned a reputation as one Sheffield’s best festive experiences for families. In these fun, hands-on activities sessions, visitors have the chance to get creative and Christmassy and make something magical – and of course, meet the man himself and head home with a quality present.

Millennium Gallery

Ukrainian Christmas Market

Sun 29 November 2026

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Supporting your Museums this Christmas

If you’re looking for a present guaranteed to wow the museum lover in your life, then a Museum Gift Experience or Supporter Membership might be just what you’re after. Every purchase will do even more – raising vital funds to help keep the museums free and open for everyone to enjoy. 

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This festive season, celebrate with your best-ever Christmas party at Sheffield Museums!

Christmas Party Packages