“Is there a story to this wallpaper in Revolution, Revelation, Reinforcement: Queer Legacies in Sheffield’s Art Collection?” 🤔 Yes! The wallpaper was designed by local artist Lisa O'Hara. Each symbol and design is inspired by workshops with local LGBTQ+ communities, including groups from SAYiT and Zest and Millennium Gallery visitors who so generously shared their time and stories with us. Here are their artworks which inspired the final designs! We held workshops that involved making and talking about art and sharing experiences. Lisa then brought all of this to life in the design of the wallpaper, which wraps you up when you visit and connects personal stories with objects from the city’s collection. 💛 Look out for these symbols when you visit: • Hearts for joy! • Ying and yang for duality • Butterflies to show growth and freedom • Rainbows for spectrum • Mermaids as symbols of trans lives • Friendship bracelet and charms for connection • Badges and buttons for activism • A lock and key for trust • A Plaster / bandage representing pain and healing • Dimond shape for value and attraction • Raised first for rights … Plus, the cheeky face of a Satyr from the collection, who’s proven to be a visitor favourite! We work with communities across the city to share stories, make connections and create meaningful experiences. We can only do this with your help. If this is something you’d like to support, please donate today, either in-person or online. 👏 PLUS - pop along to the curator tour, next Thu 30 Apr, tickets still available for slots at 11am and 2pm ✨
Morning everyone, here are the special events we have coming up this week, hope you can join us! 🌷 📷 Lunchtime Talk: Treasure Found 📅 Tue 21 Apr, 1-1.45pm 📍 Kelham Island Museum Join Amy Downes from the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme to learn about some of the treasures found on our doorstep. 🎟️Suggested donation £5, booking recommended 🔗 https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/lunchtime-talk-treasure-found/ 👶 Baby-Friendly Art Club 📅 Tue 21 Apr 11 - 12.30pm 📍Millennium Gallery Develop your artistic skills in a relaxed setting with this specially designed art class for parents or carers with young babies under 12 months. 🎟️ £9, advance booking recommended 🔗 https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/baby-friendly-art-club-apr-2026/ 🚶♂️ Walking Tour: People, Plaques and Places 📅 Wed 22 Apr, 2 - 3.30pm 📍 Millennium Gallery Learn about the plaques around Sheffield on this City Centre walking tour. 🎟️ £12, booking essential 🔗 https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/walking-tour-people-plaques-and-places-apr/ 👀 Late: How we Look 📅 Thu 23 Apr, 7pm - 10pm 📍 Weston Park Museum See the gallery through fresh eyes and focus on ‘how we look’ during an evening of hands-on philosophy. 🎟️ Free, booking essential 🔗 https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/late-how-we-look/ 🧸Fridays Under 5s - Get Stuck In! 📅Fri 24 Apr, 10am – 12:30pm 📍Weston Park Museum Join us for hands-on creative fun for you and your little ones. 🎟️Suggested donation £3, just drop in 🔗 https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/fridays-under-5s-get-stuck-in/ ☕ Kelham Makes: Jesmonite Coasters 📅 Sun 26 Apr, 10 -12am 📍 Kelham Island Museum Create your own Jesmonite coaster with artist and maker Kim Searle using a variety of geometric and recycled moulds. 🎟️Suggested donation £5, booking recommended 🔗 https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/kelham-makes-jesmonite-coasters-2026/ 🌵 Kelham Makes: Jesmonite Plant Pots 📅 Sun 26 Apr, 1.30 - 3.30pm 📍 Kelham Island Museum Create your own miniature plant pots with artist and maker Kim Searle using Jesmonite, a versatile material that creates a different pot every time. 🎟️Suggested donation £5, booking recommended 🔗 https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/kelham-makes-jesmonite-plant-pots/ 👰 Wedding Open Day 📅 Sun 26 Apr, 11am – 2pm 📍 Kelham Island Museum Come and along and gather inspiration for your perfect wedding day! 🎟️ Just drop in 🔗 https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/wedding-open-day/
Something special is happening at Victoria Quays this May… Quayside Market returns on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May, bringing a full weekend of flavour, creativity, and independent spirit to the waterfront. Expect a carefully curated mix of street food traders, artisan makers, and local businesses — each bringing something unique to the quay. From bold global flavours and comforting classics to handcrafted pieces you won’t find anywhere else, this is where great food and great ideas come together. Spend the day discovering new favourites, chatting with passionate traders, and enjoying the laid-back riverside atmosphere. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick bite or making a day of it, Quayside Market is all about good vibes, good people, and supporting local. With a growing community of traders and plenty of new faces joining us this month, no two markets are ever the same — and this one is set to be our best yet. SATURDAY 9TH MAY — 12PM–9PM SUNDAY 10TH MAY — 11AM–4PM Make your plans, bring your friends, and come see what’s new 🌊 TRADER APPLICATIONS: www.quaysidemarket.co.uk
In just over a month’s time we return to the Grey-to-Green park in Castlegate! We’re hoping May will bring some glorious springtime sunshine and show off the park in all its glory. Scroll to reminisce ➡️ We’ll be back with more market details soon! 🌷
Here’s curator Katie to explain why she loves this photo 💐 Boss Morris (2024) by Hollie Fernando, from the series Hoydenish. On display at the Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 25 at the Millennium Gallery 💫 direct from @nationalportraitgallery Exhibition supported by Taylor Wessing. Visit the exhibition for free until Sun 10 May, please donate £5 - bringing the best in art and design to Sheffield is only possible thanks to your generosity 👏 #sheffieldmuseums #letscreate
Upcoming markets in 2026!! 17th May 19th July 20th September 15th November We’ll be back at our home in Castlegate every other month this year, make sure to save the date 😌🌷 Next up: Sunday 17th May, 10am-4pm. More details soon 💭
Morning everyone, here are the special events we have coming up this week, hope you can join us! 🌷 📷 Evening Talk: The Flower and The Wall – The Stateless Youths of Semporna with Byron Hamzah 📅 Tue 14 Apr, 6-7pm 📍 Millennium Gallery Join us for a special evening talk with award-winning photographer Byron Hamzah. 🎟️Suggested donation £5, booking recommended 🔗 https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/evening-talk-the-flower-and-the-wall-the-stateless-youths-of-semporna-with-byron-hamzah/ 🎨 Art at the Start 📅 Wed 5 Apr 12.30 - 2.30pm 📍Millennium Gallery Get creative and messy with your little one in these new, specially designed sessions for babies and toddlers in the city centre. 🎟️Just drop in, suggested donation £3 🔗 https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/art-at-the-start-15-apr/ 🦆 Lunchtime Talk: The New Birds of the Sheffield Area 📅 Wed 15 Apr, 1 - 1.45pm 📍Weston Park Museum Join us for an illustrated talk on the making of The New Birds of the Sheffield Area, delivered by the book’s co-editors, Richard Hill and David Wood. 🎟️Suggested donation £5, booking recommended 🔗 https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/lunchtime-talk-the-new-birds-of-the-sheffield-area/ ☕ Memory Café at the Museum 📅 Thu 16 Apr, 10.30am - 12.30pm 📍Weston Park Museum Created for people with dementia or memory issues and their carers but anyone wishing to reminisce is welcome. 🎟️Just drop in, suggested donation £3 🔗 https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/memory-cafe-at-the-museum-apr-2026/ 🖼 Graves Gallery Tour: J G Graves and his Gallery 📅 Thu 16 Apr, 2 - 2.45pm 📍 Graves Gallery Enjoy a guided tour of the Graves Gallery and find out about the man whose generosity founded it. 🎟️Suggested donation £5, booking recommended 🔗 https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/graves-gallery-tour-j-g-graves-and-his-gallery-2026/ 🧸Fridays Under 5s - Get Stuck In! 📅Fri 17 Apr, 10am – 12:30pm 📍Weston Park Museum Join us for hands-on creative fun for you and your little ones. 🎟️Suggested donation £3, just drop in 🔗 https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/fridays-under-5s-get-stuck-in/ ✏ Life Drawing 📅 Fri 17 Apr, 10.30am-12.30pm 📍 Millennium Gallery Develop your drawing skills working from a nude model with support from one of our regular artist tutors. 🎟️ £11, booking essential 🔗 https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/life-drawing/ ⚱ Sheffield Ceramics Festival 📅 Sat 18 - Sun 19 Apr 📍Kelham Island Museum Sheffield Ceramics Festival returns to Kelham Island Museum this April. 🎟️ £2, on the door 🔗 https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/sheffield-ceramics-festival-2026/ ✂ Scrapbook Club 📅 Sun 19 Apr, 11am - 1pm 📍 Millennium Gallery This spring, Crafternoon Delights are bringing their popular Scrapbook Club to the Millennium Gallery for a special three-month Sunday series. You’re invited to settle in for a relaxed, creative morning designed for reflection, storytelling and connection. 🎟️ £20, booking essential 🔗https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/scrapbook-club-apr/
SUNSHINE FROM 12 ☀️ The wait is over! Quayside Market is back, bigger and better, for a weekend full of food, creativity, and local culture. This spring, Victoria Quays is buzzing with excitement as new businesses and independent makers open their doors, making it the perfect time to explore, discover, and support the local community. From fresh, award-winning street food to handmade artisan goods, there’s something for everyone. Wander the market stalls, meet the people behind the products, and soak up the vibrant waterfront atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for unique gifts, tasty treats, or just a fun day out with friends and family, Quayside Market is the place to be. Don’t miss the chance to see some of the newest businesses at Victoria Quays, offering everything from bespoke crafts and homewares to fresh pastries and innovative street food. It’s a celebration of local talent and creativity — all in one stunning riverside setting. Good food, great people, and the best of local makers — this is Quayside Market at its finest. SATURDAY 11TH APRIL — 12PM–9PM SUNDAY 12TH APRIL — 11AM–4PM Save the date and be part of the excitement! 🌊 TRADER APPLICATIONS: www.quaysidemarket.co.uk