Weston Park Museum boasts extensive collections spanning social, natural and global history. Its permanent and temporary exhibition galleries offer fascinating facts in large amounts and are suited to curious school-age kids as well as enthusiastic grown ups. The museum opened in 1875 in Weston House, whose grounds later became the park and a neoclassical extension was added in 1887. The Mappin Art Gallery was built to house the collection of work bequeathed to the city by the Rotherham businessman John Newton Mappin. The museum's archaeology exhibits include a replica of the Bronze Age rock art from Gardom's Edge and many items collected by Thomas Bateman, notably the Benty Grange helmet which closely matches the descriptions of warriors' helmets in Beowulf. There are seven galleries to explore: the Harold Cantor Gallery; Sheffield Life and Times; History Lab; Arctic World; What On Earth!; Treasures; and About Art. The Harold Cantor Gallery houses temporary exhibitions, which include major touring exhibitions from national partners such as the V&A and British Museum. The museum is also home to one of the longest serving weather stations in the country, providing data since 1882.
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Address:
Western bank
Sheffield
S10 2TP
Telephone:
0114 278 2600
Website:
www.museums-sheffield.org.uk
Excellent displays and really informative! We had a lot of fun walking around all the exhibitions. We especially enjoyed their taxidermy collection (my personal favourite is the polar bear). the staff are all very helpful and kind! the museum cafe offers lots of options and we had lovely tea and cake there!
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Ruby W -
11-08-2021
Museum showcasing a small selection of Sheffield Life with interesting and interactive activities for children. Free entry and a gift shop and cafe are available on site.
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Sean Barlow -
19-08-2016
