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Kelham Island Museum

Alma St. | Kelham Island, Sheffield S3 8RY, England
44-114-272-2106
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Ranked #5 of 89 attractions in Sheffield
4.5 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: History Museums
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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012 NEW

It has a wide range of fascinating displays dealing weith the Sheffield Steel industry, including the world famour River Don Rolling Mill Engine, which is steamed on a regular basis. There are also a few "Little Mesters" - a term used for the individual knife makers of old - who still turn out high quality knives of all shapes and... More

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Hereford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012 NEW

Excellent place for atults and children, lots of interactive things to do. learn all about Sheffield steel and see Big Dom the engine fire up, very impressive. Cafe was nice for a cuppa and they had a bouncy play area for little children upto about 7 I would think. Gift shop was not too gimmicky. Walked there from the city... More

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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012
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a really intresting museum especialy the old machinery More

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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

There is a variety of exhibits here as well as the expected steel industry we learnt of other trades. Admission was free for u-16 and only £4 for Adults. It may be worth checking advance as they have retired workers who attend and demonstrate their trade. There is some interactive stuff and the static steam engine is started every hour... More

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sheffield, england
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Very interesting. All about Sheffield and it's history. Small cafe which is reasonably priced. More

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Brimington, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

Went with my step kids. Kept them entertained and my husband too!! More

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Leiden, The Netherlands
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Great musuem to get a feel of Shffieled rich industrial past They have outside the only(?) remaining bessemer converter in the the UK, which was featured in the recent BBC 4 documentary on metals. Free museum, 10 minutes walk from City Centre More

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Sheffield
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

Enjoyable local museum about the History & days gone by in Sheffield. Old & young alike would find something interesting here. Fabolous Victorian Christmas Market- early December More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

Just a great museum about Sheffield's industrial past, 5-star if you like this sort of thing and the big steam engine is AWESOME! Not great for small kids, although the play room makes it ok for famillies. More

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Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012
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A great place to see how steel was made and used in the last 100 yrs the mighty Davy built steam engine is awsome make sure its operating on the day you go More

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