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Weston Park Museum

A pleasant and modern museum, particularly suitable for children, in a fittingly grand old building. Galleries on Sheffield's natural and social history as well as the Arctic, art and treasures. The temporary gallery often hosts touring exhibitions from the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Address: Western Bank, S10 2TP
Getting there: within Weston Park itself. Bus: 51 and 52. Supertram: University,
Hours: Mon-Fri 4PM, Sat & Bank Holidays 10AM-5PM, Sun 11AM-4PM
Price: Free
Website: museums-sheffield.org.uk (opens in a new tab)

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