We were so looking forward to an interesting experience at the Kelham Island Museum but it closes on FRIDAYS and SATURDAYS. The Little Mesters would be ashamed.

We were so looking forward to an interesting experience at the Kelham Island Museum but it closes on FRIDAYS and SATURDAYS. The Little Mesters would be ashamed.
This is a great museum providing the history of Sheffield's steel industry. It's definitely worth a visit, very educational and informative. Interactive sections for young people. Check out their website for events taking place across the year.
This is a brilliant step back in history , to a time when Shefield was famous for a multitude of products , the beautifully restored Gas & Steam Engines , how we lived and worked all those years ago and the hardship suffered , we have come a long way from the dirt & smoke . Great for children to...
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I went here as a child and then about 10 years ago and again recently.
It was very interesting everytime - there are worksheets for kids and hands on activities. (me and ny husband found ourselves also playing with some bits)
A soft play area to let children pretend to be steel!
And the don engine is a must see....
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paid £9 to go in here with my dad, it was empty and i thought was missing loads, better ways and better days to spend time and money..........was told it was all day job but was done in 1 n half hours..........wont rush back..............ever.........long way to go yet but good use of delapitated buildings i suppose
the cafe....little mesters, £7...
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This museum shows how Sheffield led the world in metallurgy, steel production and engineering. What went wrong?
You have to be interested in the steel industry etc to enjoy Kelham Island, but it is very interactive for children, and it makes for a good short afternoon visit.
This is one of my favourite museums, big chunks of metal, moving machinery, a bessamer converter, a big bomb, a cafe, and close to a very good source of beer. What more could you want?
An industrial museum dedicated to Sheffields steel making heritage. Wouldnt recommend the place to children, but for adults its a quite nostalgic place. OK to pass a couple of hours on, but nothing special
A really great place to to take the kids, my grandson had a brilliant time in the Rolling Mill kids area with a place for tired parents or grandparents to rest after walking around looking at all the amazing inventions that made Sheffield and GB great. You can get food and drink to refresh and rest in the cafe which...
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