Millennium Gallery — Attraction in Sheffield

Downvoted 1 star because as a Ruskin fan, I was very disappointed in his permanent exhibit which was mostly modern artist's + children's displays that I don't feel really relate to him. Came for the Cecil Beaton exhibit, it wasn't the best but quite adequate. It's good they mentioned the antisemitism angle though they definitely didn't go into it enough, and I refused to watch the footage of Mosley's house. I hit up galleries in every city I visit so long as they're accessible, and this was my least favourite (too bad I live here, right?).

I would give 5 stars for accessibility alone - there was an accessible toilet (tho I don't think it was a changing one, so that could be worked on) which thank goodness needed a key so that not everyone was using it, thus making it dirty or difficult for disabeld folks to use. Plenty of room for wheelchairs to manoeuvre about in all the areas I explored. No one blatantly followed me around as they often do in galleries/museums, which was nice (not sure what they all think I'm gonna do, it's not like I can run away with anything 🤣).

The small gift shop which was rather random, I bought some gourmet ketchup there (which was awful, overly sweet, threw the whole £5 bottle away) which was odd, but then I remembered I'm in Sheffield (still not used to that after living down south for my first 6 years in England). I think they could have better offerings, maybe their buyer / director could step it up a bit?

Lastly there was a cafe, but they'd closed by 4:30 when we were there. Apparently they sell sandwiches + handmade artisan pastries (rather than that awful frozen + preservative-filled stuff) so as an American who misses real bread & baked goods, I'll definitely be back to try.

All in all it was decent (other than the accessibility, thanks for that) but c'mon Sheffield, you can up your game. Let's get some more Arts & Culture in this city. Let's improve what's already here + make more. You don't need to be London but you can be better,...

Went to see the da Vinci collection. Wow it was a honour to be able to see it for free and in Sheffield in such an intimate gallery setting. The staff were knowledgeable about it. The layout was good , as was the information. The gallery shop had some lovely momentos both from the exhibition and Sheffield related stuff. It is wheelchair accessible, there are lockers down stairs and free toilets. The cafe has changed hands and isn't as much to my liking , but the gallery is great and so happy it landed such a prestigious and beautiful exhibit along with excellent local history stuff. It's child friend, disabilities friendly and it's setting in the winter gardens is lovely. I really enjoyed our visit and hope to return before the current exhibition changes. Well done Sheffield, it's a...

Worth a visit for a quick overview about aspects of Sheffield. the assay exhibition plots the history of flatwear and other steel and silver production in Sheffield over the centuries. Also a exhibition of William Morris and Bauhaus designs, featuring some interesting furniture and some stunning dresses. A wide range of late 19th C and early 20th C pieces. In the main concourse are other Sheffield made exhibits and the opportunity to purchase Sheffield products, from honey to knifes and textiles. Currently there is a guest shop selling Christmas themed items from local designers, jewellery, clothing and decorations to name a few. Situated next to the Winter gardens and fully accessible. Cafe downstairs, which I have not used, so...