Heritage Open Day: Turner Museum Curator Talk and Tour
A tour of the Turner Museum of Glass at the University of Sheffield, accompanied by an in-depth talk about the collection.
Location
Turner Museum
Sir Robert Hadfield Building Sheffield S1 4DT United KingdomGood to know
Highlights
- In person
About this event
Join a guided tour to view a century of Glass Art. You will see a glass wedding dress, find wine glasses engraved with secret but sensitive political statements, view a mosaic highlighting the history of glass making and laugh at a musical joke. You will also learn the history of Prof Turner who began life in 1882 as a sickly child in a working-class family in the ‘Black Country’ but who became an internationally renowned expert in Glass in all its forms.
Visitors should meet at the Turner Museum entrance for the beginning of the tour.
Please note that the event times have been set 15 minutes prior to start of the tour to allow time for check-in - tours will begin on the hour.
Finding the Turner Museum
The museum is accessible from Portobello Street which runs parallel to West Street. Enter the University site through GATE 1 opposite the entrance to the multistorey car park; you will see a tall building (the Sir Robert Hadfield Building) in front of you. You will enter on Floor C and can access the Museum via Floor E, using either the stairs or by lift.
If you get lost, please call the Curator on 07721 185168 for help.
About Heritage Open Day Tours at the University of Sheffield
During the weekend of 13 and 14 September the University of Sheffield will be running tours of some of its iconic buildings and museums. Explore architectural marvels like Firth Court and the Mappin Building and delve into the wonders held within the Alfred Denny Museum and the Turner Glass Museum.
There will be additional curated tours of the Turner Museum on 16 and 18 September with the opportunity also for walk-in visits during the week.
Western Bank library will also be joining Heritage Open Days with a public exhibition on Architecture and a curated talk on 13 September.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the heart and soul of the University of Sheffield. Spaces are limited, so book a place to secure your spot on this unforgettable historical adventure!
If you have any issues with booking, please email engage@sheffield.ac.uk for assistance.
Frequently asked questions
Children are allowed on the tours of Firth Court, the Mappin Building and the Alfred Denny Museum. There are family talks in the Turner Museum on 13 and 14 September which will be suitable for children aged 10 or above but the curated talks during the week are more suited to adults.
There is no parking on campus. Multi-storey car parks can be found on Durham Road and Rockingham Street, with street parking also nearby. Download our campus map from the University Website for all parking options. The nearest trams stops are The University (Firth Court) and West Street(Mappin).
All buildings are accessible for wheelchair users except for the Rotunda.
You must have a ticket for the following Alfred Denny Museum tours on 13/14 September and for the curated talk at Western Bank Library on 13 September. All other events will have the facility for walk-ins on a first come first served basis but priority will be given to ticket holders.
No but there are many cafes and bars on or around West Street and Division Street that will be open during that weekend.
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