Kelham Island Museum

Kelham Island Museum is a great place to learn about the history of Sheffield's industrial past. The museum is home to a number of exhibits, including a 12,000 horsepower steam engine that is still in working order. The engine is turned on twice a day and it is an extraordinary experience to see it in action.The museum is also home to a number of other exhibits, including a blacksmith's workshop, a cobbler's shop, and a Victorian kitchen. There is also a number of interactive exhibits that allow visitors to learn about the history of Sheffield in a fun and engaging way.The museum is located in a beautiful setting on Kelham Island, which is a former industrial area that has been transformed into a trendy neighborhood. The museum is easily accessible by public transportation and there is plenty of free parking available.I highly recommend visiting Kelham Island Museum if you are interested in learning about the history of Sheffield or if you are simply looking for a fun and educational day out.

One of Sheffield's hidden gems. Houses the world's oldest working steam engine (which we were lucky enough to see working) and other interesting exhibits. Free admission.Well worth a visit, after which I recommend calling at the nearby Fat Cat for a pie and a pint!

I was there for the Christmas market, but the museum took my interest more! The largest operational steam engine in the UK was a bit of a beast ... I will be back with my daughter in tow next time to fully explore!

Brilliant & interesting free to enter museum all about steel including the making of it , the City of Sheffield, tools & other things . A small shop , cafe & a pub are on site too ( the pub was shut Tuesday afternoon )

One of the most interesting museums I've ever been to. It has a lot of industrial stuff and machines as well as stories from the past and some interactive objectives as well as a funny game/puzzle where you have to find some references to some animals inside the museum. Great place to visit.

Excellent little museum. We were lucky enough to stumble upon the big engine being fired, which was awesome and a must. I also really enjoyed learning about the history of Sheffield, and the role women had in the industrial revolution.

Great place, visited on a whim on the way out of Sheffield... Great for kids with an interest in big machines and tools. At 12.00 theres a demonstration of the worlds largest steam engine which is really impressive.Free entry - donations accepted.Good clean toilets, gift shop and cafe... Definitely recommend

Free entry. Very large museum. Very interactive and good for kids to explore. Midday had a steam engine demonstration which was very impressive. Overall experience will depend on how interesting you find steel , machines , manufacturing etc.

Quite rich in history and very well maintained museum! Spent there two hours - more than expected at the start.