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The museum contained Sheffield's archaeology, natural history, decorative art and social history collections. The Mappin Art Gallery held Mappin's own collection and temporary art exhibitions. In December 1940 the Mappin Art Gallery suffered a direct hit in the Sheffield Blitz, destroying a significant part of the building and damaging much of the rest.
Weston Park Museum has been loved by visitors for generations. Weston Park Museum first opened to the public on 6 September 1875, displaying collections of natural history, metalwork, archaeology and oil paintings. The building was very different to the one that exists today. The original museum was formerly a private house known as Weston Hall ...
Feb 28, 2020 · Weston Park is one of Sheffield’s finest green spaces – but many people who regularly enjoy a stroll through the grounds or a visit to the museum might be unaware of the site's detailed history.
- Richard Blackledge
Museums Sheffield managed three sites in the city: Graves Art Gallery, Millennium Gallery and Weston Park Museum. [3] Its offices were located at Leader House on Surrey Street. The trust was responsible for the care of the city's historic collections, including visual and decorative art, social history, archaeology and natural sciences.
Oct 23, 2020 · A new exhibition of images from 1980s Sheffield has gone on show at the city's Weston Park Museum. ... decade in Sheffield's history has opened. ... of it because it all happened in these great ...
Nov 9, 2022 · Weston Park Museum tells the stories of Sheffield and its people, from prehistory to present day. Originally opened in 1875, Weston Park Museum has found lifelong fans in younger visitors and grown-ups alike for nearly 150 years. You’ll discover everything from archaeological treasures to zoological wonders, meet visitor favourites Spike the ...
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A free exhibition has opened exploring Sheffield's relationships with its rivers over the centuries. City of Rivers, now running at the city's Weston Park Museum, includes art, stories, poetry and ...
