Weston Park Museum — Attraction in Sheffield

The museum was one of the first places I have visited when I first came to the UK and Sheffield in feb 2013. My daughter was 17 months old and she loved it so much that we used to go twice a week (at least). It is a really good place to go with children as well as with any adults that get to visit the city for first time. There are several exhibitions that are steel and do not change and the topics are really interesting. There are lots of fancy dresses and drawers with hidden things so kids can play and explore and don't get bored while adults are reading the explanation of the things. there is a cafe with some food served but also a picnic area in the top floor where you can eat your own food enjoying a glass roof and a safe space for the children to room wild. At the moment it is steel City part which talk about Sheffield as a city of Steel, arctic and prehistoric expositions with wildlife and lots of real died animals. kids love the interactive Screens and phones with explanations that are mazes and magnets everywhere so they can touch and play and learn at the same time. Drive wheelchair access lift it is really means for everyone regardless their age. My daughter is 7 already and my son is 2 but they are still enjoying every time we go. They cuddle the polar bears they dress up as a caven people, they build ice houses or pretend they are wrestlers. There is also one of the most beautiful park in Sheffield with loads of all trees and shades to enjoy outdoors little Lake with ducks just outside the museum. 5 minutes away you've got a playground with a big Lake where people go to fish, enjoy and chill when the museum is closed. The news always in the best place, in front of children's hospital and inside the Weston Park. With university surrounding it and constant movement of intonational people it is really nice to be there. The shop is not as expensive as other shops although is not cheap either. the food in the cafe is not the best but they do have homemade ice creams. The location is perfect to go by tram or by bus and really accessible. Indeed the first place i take anyone new in sheffield or coming for a visit. Great steel city materials, history books and expos. Wide range of wildlife stock. A place to go and learn and doesnt matter how many times you have been, there is always something you missed and every time you deffinately...

A museum in Sheffield City centre.

Surrounded by well maintained gardens, beautiful displays of flowers, and plenty of places, perfect for a picnic or for kids to have fun. Weston Park is a wonderful place to visit on a warm day. A small lake is complete with a flock of ducks, makes for an idyllic place to walk, and forget about the real world for a while.

The museum itself is a building dating back almost 150 years, and it is the oldest museum in the city. The inside is divided into several sections, including a detailed history of Sheffield itself, a section devoted to archaeological finds within the city, another focused on wildlife, including the famous Spike the woolly Rhino. There is also a showcase on ancient Egypt with an excellent collection of artefacts.

Temporary displays are also frequent additions to the museum. The current one is all about hair. This may seem an odd choice, but I can assure you, it's very interesting.

The museum itself is free, but donations are welcomed.

The museum has a gift shop, and there are a handful of places in the area to grab a drink or perhaps a snack.

Either the 52 or 52a bus will take you from Sheffield Cathedral to the park for just a few pounds.

All in all, Weston Park and Museum is a great place to visit with the family, especially on a budget, and is easily one of the most tranquil parts...

We went to the Nordic by Nature exhibition, July 2019. It was a rainy day and the museum was busy. However the interior is large and airy so it didn't feel cramped and there was plenty of room to move around. For an old museum the facilities were clean and modern. There are a number of lockers where for £1 we could leave our wet macs and brollies. The exhibition itself was small (one large exhibition room) but well thought out with information about the different Scandinavian countries and the origins of their national arts and crafts, displaying objects and pictures which reflected the different flora, fauna and landscape typical of each. After visiting the exhibition we went to the cafe for lunch. Again a light, airy space, with plenty of room to accommodate everyone from the single diner to a large group. The variety of food on offer there was very good. It was a little pricey at £20 for a sandwich, eggs benedict and two pots of tea, but the portions were good size and the quality of the food offered was top notch. We both enjoyed our lunch. Gift shop had a good array of everything from pocket money toys for the kids to brilliant historical books for adults. Overall a highly recommended place to visit for adults and...