Great event again at Kelham Island, a beer festival not to be missed set in the iconic museum, with a firing up of the Don Valley Engine thrown in, worth the entrance fee just for that.

The history and the working conditions are a small part of the story told by this museum. It is incredible to see how many different types of machinery and tools were made so long ago. The final part of the exhibition, the River Don engine...More

Fascinating piece of our industrial heritage. Worth the admission alone to see the 12000 hp River Don Engine in action, truly awesome sight. The crafts people and volunteers were very informative. I had never realised all the different skills that used to go into making...More

A very interesting industrial museum, it is very nice to see the machinery moving whilst learning about the accompanying lifestyle and socio-economic aspects. Understandably much of the focus is on steel and knife making. I think entry was £6 and it certainly passed a few...More

Kelham Island is an excellent museum that is well worth a visit for people of all ages , it tells some of the story of Sheffields Steel making and Steel working history , but it is not a complete story by any means. The exhibits...More

Really enjoyed our wander through Kelham Island. Very interesting to take in the steelmaking history. Great family day out. Perfect spot to go for a bite to eat and drink afterwards...

Not only was the history of steel interesting but the social history of those working in the industry and the affect on Sheffield itself is all covered within the displays. The mighty River Don steam engine is something to behold when it’s set going. A...More