1. Yorkshire
  2. South Yorkshire
  3. Sheffield

About Kelham Island Museum

Kelham Island Museum was opened in 1982 to house the objects, pictures and archive material representing Sheffield's industrial story.

Located in one of the city's oldest industrial districts, the Museum stands on a man-made island over 900 years old.

Come inside and explore the new look Museum amidst the sights and sounds of industrial Sheffield. Wander through the interactive galleries telling the story from light trades and skilled workmanship to mass production.

Make sure to see the River Don Engine! It steams in twice a day at 12:00 and 14:00, Thursday - Sunday! Please check the Sheffield Museums website ahead of your visit for more info!

The Museum Stands On A Man Made Island!

The museum can be found in one of the city's oldest industrial districts on a man made island over 900 years ago!

Lots of Interactive Galleries!

Explore interactive galleries that tell the story from light trades and skilled workmanship to mass production.

See The Most Powerful Working Steam Engine In Europe!

The River Don Engine steams in twice a day at 12:00 and 14:00, Thursday - Sunday!

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Facilities

  • Toilets iconToilets
  • Gift Shop iconGift Shop
  • Accessible Toilets iconAccessible Toilets
  • Baby Changing iconBaby Changing
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Opening Times

Regular Times
  • Monday, Closed
  • Tuesday, 10:00 - 16:00
  • Wednesday, 10:00 - 16:00
  • Thursday, 10:00 - 16:00
  • Friday, 10:00 - 16:00
  • Saturday, 10:00 - 16:00
  • Sunday, 11:00 - 16:00
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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
  • Child (4-17) : Free
  • Adult (17-18+) : Free

Suggested donation of £5.00

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Plan Your Visit

Stopwatch IconTypical visit time 1 - 2 hours

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Contact Details

Alma Street
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S3 8RY
England

Tel: 0114 272 2106

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