About Kelham Island Museum
Step into Sheffield's manufacturing heritage at this engaging museum where hands-on displays bring the city's mighty industrial past to life, complete with café and full accessibility.
What's nearby
- The Chimney House next door
- The Fat Cat next door
- Kelham Square next door
- Kelham Island Tavern next door
- Shakespeare's 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
It is a great museum where you can learn a lot about the history of Sheffield and it's industrial culture and past. The staff are very friendly and the building is very nice. I had a feeling of being in 18th century. You can also see giant machines at work and the big Don river engine is such a wooow!
· via Google
A very interesting place telling you all about the history of Sheffield steel and the rest of industrial sheffield from back in the industrial revolution. All sorts of things on display. The cafe is nice too. Nice staff and not badly priced either.
· via Google
Such unique place. We managed to see 120year old, giant steam engine to run and it was very exciting. Plenty of rooms with interesting explosions. Free to enter and enjoy. Bunch of restaurants around. (great beer in The Fat Cat).
· via Google
What a brilliant place to visit. A rich history of Sheffield steel making and cutlery. There are also some vintage vehicles and a huge steam engine which they fire up every hour or so. Should also mention it is free to get in but parking is very limited, even on the surrounding side streets .
· via Google
Visitors say this museum offers fascinating exhibits on Sheffield's industrial history, including vintage vehicles and impressive working machinery like the River Don Engine. They also highlight the free entry, making it a great value, and appreciate the friendly, knowledgeable staff.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Alma Street, Sheffield, S3 8RY Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (3,017 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Suggested visit
- 1-2 hours
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Sheffield