The museum is housed in a Grade II listed Victorian police, fire and ambulance station in Sheffield City Centre. Dating back to 1900, a number of original features such as the Victorian police cells and engine house have been preserved.
What can be found at the venue?
Collection of artifacts, Historic building or site
Related crime and punishment profession / organisation
Police
Significant collections relating to regional crime and punishment organisation or to a particular individual
The collection contains vintage vehicles, original objects, dynamic displays and interactive exhibitions. More than 600,000 objects from historic uniforms and badges to medical equipment, and includes about 150 historic vehicles of which around 40 are on display at the museum at any one time. The museum also cares for a number of unique items from other organisations, such as HM Coastguard.
Does the venue have an online collections catalogue?
No
Details of opening for public access and / or research services
Wednesday to Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
Ticket prices:
Prices:
£9.50 - Adult (16 - 60 years of age)
£7.50 - Child (3 - 15 years of age)
Free - Under 3 years of age
£26.50 - Family (2 adults and 2 children OR 1 adult and 3 children)
£8.50 - Concessions (60+ years of age)
£8.50 - Student (With valid ID)
£5.50 - 999 Staff (with valid ID)
£5.50 - Wheelchair users (Due to limited access around the old building)
Available services or facilities
Cafe, Shop, Toilets
Accessibility and disability arrangements / Covid requirements
The museum is housed within a Victorian Police, Fire and Ambulance station so please be aware that access into and around the building can be limited. For this reason entry into the museum is charged at £5.50 for wheelchair users.
The majority of our building is accessible to those using a standard wheelchair. A lift is available to access all floors, and additional ramps and wider doors have been installed to improve accessibility for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues. Our cobbled courtyard can also be tricky for anyone with moderate to severe mobility issues, and there are occasional steps throughout our ground floor. Our main staircase has worn through years of use and can be uneven underfoot, so watch out for those! Please make sure you consider these details when visiting.
Despite listing restrictions to our building, our staff are more than happy to help you as much as we can to ensure you make the most of your visit. If you have any concerns or need additional help, please speak to a member of staff.
