Millennium Gallery

Millennium Gallery

The Millennium Gallery in Sheffield is a 1,800 square meter art museum, operating since 2001. Originally built as part of Sheffield Heart of the City, the project aimed to connect the city centre to the train station. Since then, the museum has staged many large exhibits with partners such as the National Portrait Gallery and the Tate. Additionally, the gallery continues to host changing, temporary exhibitions displaying art, craft and design and remains open for the public to visit.

What is there to see at the Millennium Gallery?

The Millennium Gallery in Sheffield has lots of exhibits for visitors to explore, including many impressive permanent installations such as the Screams of Swifts, the Western Façade of the Basilica painting and the Bubbles mural. The changing exhibitions explore a wide range of artists and art mediums, from modern to classical. The permanent displays include pieces from the Guild of St. George’s Ruskin Collection and the Metalwork Collection.

For the current exhibits at the Millennium Gallery, visit the museum’s website.

Accessibility & Travel

There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor. The Millennium Gallery has a level entrance with automatic doors and is step free with an escalator between the two floors. Additionally, there is an accessible lift available. The museum has a supply of wheelchairs which visitors can borrow. These can be prebooked by emailing or phoning ahead of your visit. though there is also seating with benches available throughout the museum.

In terms of parking, the closest is at the Arundel Gate Car Park opposite the Crucible Theatre. This is a short walk from the museum. Please be aware that certain exhibits may produce loud noises. There is a visual story available on the gallery website which can help prepare for visiting. Also, there is captions on all videos in the museum.

For more information about places to visit in Sheffield, go to the Eric Knows website.