Sheffield Weston Park Museum
Sheffield Weston Park Museum
Sheffield Weston Park Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
Weston Park Museum tells the story of Sheffield and its people, from pre-history to present day. Originally opened in 1875, Weston Park Museum has found lifelong fans in younger visitors and grown-ups alike for nearly 150 years. You’ll discover everything from archaeological treasures to zoological wonders, meet visitor favourites Spike the Woolly Rhino and Snowy the Polar Bear, and find out more about the people and events that shaped the city we know today. Displays also showcase Sheffield-themed highlights from the city’s art collection, including work by John Hoyland, Pete McKee, Jo Peel, Stanley Royle, Joe Scarborough, Godfrey Sykes and Emilie Taylor, as well as John Singer Sargent’s much-loved The Misses Vickers. The museum is also home to a programme of changing exhibitions and events for all ages.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK829,522 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
My twin brother Stephen and I were wandering around Weston Park on a beautiful, hot ,sunny Monday morning, its such an oasis of calm just off the city centre when we saw the magnificent building that is Weston Park Museum.
Although I never visited the museum I loved the look of the building, I'm figuring it to be a structure from the Georgian era, its a style of the I am particularly interested in, as we had our day planned out we couldn't really justify a trip to the museum, when we visit a museum we like to take in everything and not rush things ,that said I loved the look of the museum building and when I visit Sheffield again,hopefully pretty soon I will most definitely check out this museum.
Easy to locate in Weston Park.
Although I never visited the museum I loved the look of the building, I'm figuring it to be a structure from the Georgian era, its a style of the I am particularly interested in, as we had our day planned out we couldn't really justify a trip to the museum, when we visit a museum we like to take in everything and not rush things ,that said I loved the look of the museum building and when I visit Sheffield again,hopefully pretty soon I will most definitely check out this museum.
Easy to locate in Weston Park.
Written September 15, 2021
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David
Madrid, Spain4,087 contributions
Sep 2020
This museum is located in the park of the same name. It has various galleries with an eclectic collection of items from Sheffield and other countries, from archeology, Egypt, animals, minerals, fossils and paintings. Very well documented and set for young audiences. Admission is free.
Written September 29, 2020
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Amber729
77 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Lovely trip walking around the park grounds seeing the ducks and the museum is free has a fairly new river exhibit and fine art from the graves gallery. Donations are welcomed but not compulsory. Cafe isn’t too badly priced since the museum is free, ice cream van is often outside the main entrance as well which is good on a hot day and not too far from the city centre for travelling.
Written April 14, 2024
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Alexandra
Chelmsford, UK35 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
My partner is from Sheffield, so he took me here for a day out. It’s in a beautiful location! And not a far walk from the city centre.
However, since my partner last visited he said a lot of rooms are now closed and not as much is on display. But admission is free and there is definitely still plenty to see here that will pass a few hours.
It’s great for local history, but also has other very interesting exhibitions, including an Egyptian section. My favourite experience was actually the art gallery and that’s coming from somebody who doesn’t usually enjoy that! It also has a nice little gift shop and cafe.
Definitely recommend if you’re in Sheffield and looking for activities to fill the day. Don’t skip this place out. :)
However, since my partner last visited he said a lot of rooms are now closed and not as much is on display. But admission is free and there is definitely still plenty to see here that will pass a few hours.
It’s great for local history, but also has other very interesting exhibitions, including an Egyptian section. My favourite experience was actually the art gallery and that’s coming from somebody who doesn’t usually enjoy that! It also has a nice little gift shop and cafe.
Definitely recommend if you’re in Sheffield and looking for activities to fill the day. Don’t skip this place out. :)
Written March 31, 2022
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grandmapaulab
Sheffield, UK5 contributions
Nov 2019
Good day out for all ages, even younger children.Lots to see and displays really interesting and some hands on for all age groups.Enjoyed the the display of old toys from the past although we actually had some of them so made us feel a little older!
Our grandchildren enjoyed the old butchers shop and playing in the old kitchen and house. Quite a modern museum full of really fascinating and interesting exhibitions.Our grandchildren love visiting and like the dressing up and the ice/eskimo display with the huge Polar Bear and the animal displays.Good cafe and facilities for children, babies and disabled.Have an indoor area to take picnic. Good gift shop.Well worth a visit.
Our grandchildren enjoyed the old butchers shop and playing in the old kitchen and house. Quite a modern museum full of really fascinating and interesting exhibitions.Our grandchildren love visiting and like the dressing up and the ice/eskimo display with the huge Polar Bear and the animal displays.Good cafe and facilities for children, babies and disabled.Have an indoor area to take picnic. Good gift shop.Well worth a visit.
Written March 28, 2020
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Laura J
Sheffield, UK258 contributions
Feb 2023
Western Park Museum is a magnificent building bang next to a beautiful park very popular with the local students. Inside the building it is fairly small but very user friendly with exhibits being split into different rooms in order to distinguish the time periods. Topics such as Sheffield history, steelworks, animal kingdom and even art displays are presented here. This museum has something for everyone and the only reason why I've not put 5* is due to the displays don't change very often so it has lack of re-visit value in a sense. But overall, it is a wonderful museum to visit with the added bonus of it being situated in the middle of a park which is great to sit in on a nice day.
Written July 4, 2023
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Maggie L
Sheffield, UK13 contributions
Oct 2021
We took a toddler & most exhibitions were of course for older guests. However our toddler was fascinated with the unexpected . General cleanliness and respect for distancing meant our toddler could spend time at floor level without being trampled and could experience space in a pleasant environment.
Our experience as adults was fantastic. Excellent exhibitions; something for everyone.
Cafe was clean well stocked spacious & friendly.
Our experience as adults was fantastic. Excellent exhibitions; something for everyone.
Cafe was clean well stocked spacious & friendly.
Written February 25, 2022
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Naomi D
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • Business
We are a year 8 class who visited Weston Park Museum for a school trip. We worked together to write this review.
Firstly, we loved chilling in the outdoor area, the surroundings were clean and well kept. We all enjoyed looking around the gift shop, it had a great selection of colorful rocks and a wide variety of things to buy. The whole museum was clean and tidy. There were lots of different and interesting exhibitions.
Firstly, we loved chilling in the outdoor area, the surroundings were clean and well kept. We all enjoyed looking around the gift shop, it had a great selection of colorful rocks and a wide variety of things to buy. The whole museum was clean and tidy. There were lots of different and interesting exhibitions.
Written July 16, 2024
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Lewis SB
Cambridge, UK60 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Really interesting and fun museum suitable for adults and children. Some permanent collections and some that change, but all are very interesting!
I particularly enjoyed the collection of animals, both modern and prehistoric. The Woolley Rhino is awesome! The ancient Egypt collection was also very cool, featuring real sarcophagus!
The coffee in the cafe was not so great but there museum it's self if amazing and you can make a day of it and have a picnic in Western Park after for a lovely day out.
I particularly enjoyed the collection of animals, both modern and prehistoric. The Woolley Rhino is awesome! The ancient Egypt collection was also very cool, featuring real sarcophagus!
The coffee in the cafe was not so great but there museum it's self if amazing and you can make a day of it and have a picnic in Western Park after for a lovely day out.
Written July 31, 2023
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Jackie E
Bolsover, UK197 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
What Sheffield seems to do well another great museum. Brilliant exhibitions, presented in an interesting way. The Kenneth Steel exhibition was fascinating. Lots to see for all ages, though not so much for pre school age? Will definitely return, too much to see in one visit!
Written April 24, 2022
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The museum is very accessible. I am disabled myself.
David
Written October 29, 2019
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