Museum
Kelham Island Museum
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Housed in a former industrial building on a historic island, Kelham Island Museum tells the story of Sheffield's steel and manufacturing heritage. Visitors can see the 12,000-horsepower River Don Engine, a steam engine that once powered a rolling mill, demonstrated daily. The museum also displays tools, cutlery, and machinery that shaped the city's identity, offering a hands-on look at the gritty, innovative spirit of the Industrial Revolution.
Don't miss
- Watch the River Don Engine steam demonstration, a thunderous display of 19th-century engineering
- Explore the 'Sheffield Steel' gallery with its collection of iconic knives, scissors, and tools
- See the reconstructed Victorian workshop and hear stories from former steelworkers
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Kelham Island Museum
You can visit Kelham Island Museum on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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