Exhibitions in Sheffield

With such a fantastic array of museums and galleries in Sheffield (many of which are free to visit) you'll never be short of interesting exhibitions to explore in the city.

While there are some fascinating permanent exhibitions in the city, which are available to peruse all-year round, here you'll find listings for temporary exhibitions in Sheffield which are only available for a limited amount of time- catch them before they're gone! 

Exhibition listings

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Knights to Blue Lights

Discover the evolution of policing, from medieval knights to modern drones and surveillance. Explore the history of armour, including its use in nature and meet amazing armoured animals.

15 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2025

Lights, Sirens, Action!

Visit the National Emergency Services Museum for a weekend of film and TV, exploring emergency services on screen, items from our collection featured in media, and the equipment and special effects they use.

08 Mar 2025 - 09 Mar 2025

Ancient Egypt

From pharaohs and pyramids to mummies and myths, explore the wonders of Ancient Egypt in our gallery at Weston Park Museum.

01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2025

Beneath Your Feet

Unearth the remarkable stories behind the stars of the city’s collection in the museum's archaeology gallery.

01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2025

Gordon Bridge Gallery: Picturing Sheffield

Discover a new perspective on Sheffield in Weston Park Museum's art gallery, packed with local scenes and views of the city from the past 250 years.

01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2025

Sheffield Life and Times

Discover some of Sheffield's fascinating stories, told from the point of view of people who’ve lived here, in our Sheffield Life & Times gallery.

01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2025

What On Earth!

Explore the brand new additions joining Spike the Woolly Rhino and co. in the museum’s natural science showcase.

01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2025
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