As South Yorkshire moves to Tier 3 restrictions from Wednesday 2 December, Kelham Island Museum will be closed until further notice.
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet and Shepherd Wheel Workshop also remain closed for now.
We will reopen as soon as possible following government guidelines and will keep you updated of any changes through our website and social media channels. If you have any queries, please contact ask@simt.co.uk
Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
As a registered charity, Sheffield Industrial Museums Trust relies on visitor income to help continue to showcase Sheffield’s steel story. If you can, please consider sharing a donation today at the link below. Your support during this period of recovery is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Sheffield Industrial Museums are the showcase of Sheffield’s industrial story from early industrialisation to modern times, where ‘Made in Sheffield’ remains a mark of craftsmanship and quality known worldwide.
Discover how steelmaking forged the city of today and its impact on the modern world!
Our three unique heritage sites and museums across Sheffield reveal more about the growth of the steel city.
Kelham Island Museum’s interactive galleries tell the story of light trades and skilled workmanship to mass production. Catch a unique glimpse of life at home and at work at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, an 18th century scythe and steelworks or discover Shepherd Wheel, a unique example of Sheffield’s Knife grinding industry.
Enjoy a great family day out full of nostalgia and innovation!
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