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Kelham Island Museum
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Alma Street
Off Corporation Street
Sheffield
S3 8RY
South Yorkshire
England
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Collection details
Archives, Industry, Land Transport, Science and Technology, Social History, Trade and Commerce
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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0114 272 2106
General information (Fax)
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0114 275 7847
E-mail
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postmaster@simt.co.uk
Website
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www.simt.co.uk
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Open
Mon-Thurs 1000-1600
Sun 1100-1645
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Closed
Fridays and Saturdays
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Admission charges
Adult £3.50
Child £2.00
Family £8.00
School LEA £1.00
Other School £1.50
Concessions £2.50
Special Needs Groups Free
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Discounts
Museums Association
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Description
Major displays on Sheffield industry and its people, processes and products from Victorian times. See the most powerful working steam engine in Europe, reconstructed workshops, working craftspeople.
"The Melting Shop" is an area for children up to 9 years of age - they can be processed like steel and explore the world of industry and technology (open to the public on Sundays and Sheffield school holidays).
"Scope" is a hands-on science centre for schools and general visitors.
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Collections description
The collections at Kelham Island Museum cover industries in Sheffield from 1750 up to the present. Major collections include the Iron & Steel Industry Collection, Cutlery Industry Collection, Armament Industry Collection and the Tool Making Industry Collection. There are also collections of Historic Photographs and Documents relating to a variety of Sheffield firms. The library contains many technical metallurgical reference books and is available by appointment.
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Key artists and exhibits
Key objects on display include the Bessemer Converter and the 12,000 HP River Don Engine.
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Articles
Flood Complications Force Museums And Galleries To Close
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Trails
VE Day 60 Years: Steel For Ships, Planes & Tanks - Sheffield Industry In World War Two
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Available resources
1940s: Wartime Children
Workshop (Resource)
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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Copyright © 24 Hour Museum
Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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