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.

A Cut above the Rest | Cutlery for the Victorian table | Dec 2011 - March 2012

This new exhibition looks at how and why the industry grew in Sheffield during Queen Victoria's reign as well as giving an insight into how tableware was made. Find out more ...

Win Hawley goodies! Kids can take part in our exhibition quiz during the February half term holiday. Pick up your copy in the Hawley Gallery.

NEW The Final Cut | 250 years of smoothing plane development

This new exhibition on display in the 'Shop Window'chronicles the development of commercial smoothing planes from the 1750s to the present day. Find out more...

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 are limited so advance booking is essential, please call 0114 2010613 or email education@simt.co.uk

Solar Powered Hill Climb Challenge | Sun 18 March | 1pm-2.30pm

A family workshop from David Garlovsky of Solar-Active and Andy Bullough of the Centre for Science Education at Sheffield Hallam University.

Andy and David will be at hand to support families n building a solar powered buggy before then finding out how quickly it can climb our hill challenge. There will be opportunity to test, trial and adapt key aspects of your buggy design to improve climbing performance. Will your team make it to the top of the leader board?

This activity is designed for families of 2 adults and 2 children. Please book in advance as spaces are limited. Call 0114 2010613 or email education@simt.co.uk. £5 per group + normal museum admission charge.

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

Shepherd Wheel Preview

Saturday 17 December | 12 - 3pm

Come and see the Wheel turn and celebrate with a mince pie, mulled wine and sweet chestnuts!

Watch a knife being shaped on the forge and have a go at making a Christmas Wreath!

For more information visit www.sheffieldportervalley.org.uk

The Kelham Island Museum Victorian Christmas Market is all set to return for 2011 and bring a sprinkle of traditional Christmas cheer to the city on Saturday 3 December (10am - 7pm) and Sunday 4 December (10am - 5pm). 

Now in its 19th year, the much loved event is set to attract over 12,000 visitors to enjoy music, performers, Christmas gifts and festive food stalls - all with a Dickensian theme.

Christmas shoppers can delight in discovering over 120 stalls located both indoors and out along the cobbled street, all bearing seasonal goods to suit every pocket. From ‘Sheffield Made' crafts and the ‘Christmas Shop' to ‘All that Glitters' treasures and ‘Festive Food and Entertainment', with traders dressed in traditional Victorian costumes to help find that perfect stocking filler or unusual gift.

Visitors can gather under the gas lamps to enjoy the sights and smells of Christmas. Treats include, hot chestnuts, mulled wine, a scrumptious hog roast and taste sensations from around the world.

Entertainment includes a traditional fairground with gallopers, Santa's workshop for youngsters and an array of musicians, singers, brass bands and performance artists.

Families can enjoy a great day out exploring the interactive museum galleries that tell the story of early industrialisation to modern times.

General admission is £5 for adults and accompanied children are free.

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