National Science & Engineering Week 2012
22nd February 12
Science Brainwaves | Sun 11 March
Families can explore the forces behind the objects at Kelham Island Museum through hands on demonstrations provided by the Science Brainwaves.
Putting the wheels in motion | Sun 11 March
A talk for adults by SIMT's head conservator Eddy Foster about the Sheffield Simplex Car. Eddy will talk about the history of the car and his personal experiences of driving this 1920s prototype. The car is on display in the Museum's Transport Gallery. Find out more...
Places still available for talks at 12.15 and 2.15pm please call 0114 2010613 or email education@simt.co.uk or just turn up on the day.
Solar Powered Hill Climb Challenge | Sun 18 March | 12 - 3pm
A FREE family workshop from David Garlovsky of Solar-Active and Andy Bullough of the Centre for Science Education at Sheffield Hallam University.
David will be at hand to support families in building a solar powered buggy. There will be opportunity to test, trial and adapt key aspects of your buggy design.
This family activity is free of charge, no need to book, just turn up on the day. For further information call 0114 2010613 or email education@simt.co.uk. Normal museum admission charges apply.
Ken Hawley Talk
Our apologies Ken's talk scheduled for Sun 18 March has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances.
Find out more about National Science and Engineering Week events and activities
Welcome to Yorkshire members network at Museum
21st February 12
Over 60 venues we're represented at the Welcome to Yorkshire Networking Event hosted at Kelham Island Museum last night
The Welcome to Yorkshire team including Area Manager, David Friesner were at hand to introduce potential partnerships and W2Y members were treated to top 'Show Business Selling' tips from special guest speaker, Yorkshire's very own star Nicky Pattinson.
Other presenters included Peter Todd, Sales & Marketing Director at Welcome to Yorkshire and Richard Laurence from Innsight TV took the Member Spotlight. Kelham Island Museum's Business Development Manager, Richard Saward as host for the evening talked about Sheffield Industrial Museums Trust's plans for 2012.
Thanks to Kelham Island Brewery who gave W2Y members a taste of the local tipple on offer just around the corner from the museum.
Were you there? Find more photos from the night at our Facebook page or find out what everyone was talking about on our Twitter page @KelhamIsland
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet | What's On 2012
20th February 12
Family Event Days
Easter Opening | 8 April | FREE admission
Spring arrives at the Hamlet with barrels of fun! Learn about the trade of the ‘Cooper' and make a miniature barrel.
Living History Tours & family activities.
Traditional Skills | Sun 15 July
Kids go free | Adults £3
Local craftspeople share their skills, try your hand at lacemaking or woodturning and join the blacksmith at his forge.
‘Sheffield Steel: Best in the World!' - join the characters Benjamin Huntsman and Henry Bessemer for a Living History tour
Summer Festival | Sat 18 & Sun 19 August
Kids go free | Adults £3
A feast for summer senses with seasonal produce, animals, willow weaving & crafts, live music and dance!
Living History Tours & family activities.
Steam Gathering | Sat 6 & Sun 7 October
Kids go Free | Adults £3
This annual favourite returns with a celebration of steam rollers, road locomotives and engines.
Living History tours & family activities.
Living History Family Tours
Living History tours will also be take place on the following dates - see our colourful cast of characters bring the hamlet's industrial past to life.
Sunday 20 May Danger, Death and Disease at Abbeydale!
Learn about working conditions, home life, medicine and traditions
Sunday 17 June The Scythe Grinders Union spells trouble!
Join Mr Tyzack and find out what happens when the Grinders' demands are refused, leading to death and destruction.
Sunday 16 Sept Living History Tours
*tours also available on event days
General admission to Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet is FREE. A small charge applies to adult admission on event days and living history tour dates.
Please note all characters depicted in our tours are representations for entertainment purposes only.
Kelham Island Museum | What's On 2012
20th February 12
Science Sundays | Sun 11 & 18 March
A series of talks and family activities as part of National Science and Engineering Week
Museums at Night |Sunday 20 May
Join us after dark when we will screen a series of short films as part of the Future Shorts Festival (Event is 18+ only).
museumsatnight.org.uk & futureshorts.com
Memories of Kelham Island Museum 30th Anniversary
Come and share your memories of Kelham Island Museum as part of our 30th anniversary celebrations and help us build a memory wall populated with personal recollections from staff and visitors of all ages. The wall will be on display throughout April along with interesting artefacts from the last 30 years including our autograph book, old event posters and leaflets and a historical timeline. Normal opening and admission applies.
Action Painting - Sheffield Children's Festival | Sun 8 July
Have you ever wondered what happens when you fill a cannon with paint and fire it? Pif-Paf Theatre Arts steam-powered, paint-firing cannon is just one of the weird and wonderful painting machines for you to try! This family event is part of sheffieldchildrensfestival.org
FREE admission to event (discounted museum admission)
Sheffield Children's Festival - watch this space!
3rd Vintage Summer Fayre | Sat 21 & Sun 22 July
Adults £4.50 | Children FREE
Celebrate Holidays at Home with Kelham Island Museum and reminisce the Wakes Weekend with 1940's entertainment, vintage vehicles and stalls.
Hear the UK No 1 George Formby entertainer, PEC Esquire and music of the 1940's, also Major Swing & DJ Pete Jones.
Living History Homefront activities will take place throughout the day for all the family to enjoy along with military, weaponary and bomb disposal demonstrations for the brave!
Down by the Riverside 6 | Sat 23 & Sun 23 September
This Riverside Festival celebrates the relationship between waterpower, steelmaking and the formation of Kelham Island!
With stalls, local history walks and talks, kayaking, live music, beer & a Riverside Roast BBQ - follow us down to the water!
This event at Kelham Island Museum is delivered in partnership with the Upper Don Walk Trust.
Dark River Exhibition & Event | October
Monoprints, poems and a spoken word event inspired by the River Don.
With Off The Shelf Festival of Words offtheshelf.org.uk
20th Victorian Christmas Market | Sat 1 & Sun 2 December
A warm welcome awaits as we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens birthday and our 30th anniversary at Kelham Island Museum. Join us for festive family fun and shopping with over 120 market stalls, traditional skills and entertainment at the biggest event of the year!
Set the World in Motion this half term
1st February 12
Our World in Motion |
Tues 14 & Wed 15 February
Make and Take activity | 1920s style car papercraft
Engine Room | Kelham Island Museum
In the run up to this year's National Science and Engineering Week on the theme of "Our World in Motion" we are encouraging families to come and see the transport collection at Kelham Island Museum. Find out about Sheffield made cars from the 1920s and construct and customise your own 1920s style car in paper.
This activity is free, a donation of 50p is recommended to cover resources.
Suitable for 9yrs+ (younger children will enjoy the Melting Shop soft play area next to the activity table).
A Cut Above the Rest
Don't miss our new exhibition A Cut Above the Rest in the Hawley Gallery and find out why Sheffield is renowned for it's cutlery and tableware. Kids can enter a free quiz with Hawley Collection merchandise up for grabs!
Museum Trails
Museum trails are available next to the Grand Slam Bomb in the entrance to the Museum. The trails are free but donations are always welcome.
