Turner Museum of Glass, Sheffield

Name: Turner Museum of Glass
Address: Sheffield, United Kingdom

#188 among attractions in Sheffield

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Facts and practical information

The Turner Museum of Glass is housed in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield, in England. It is in the Sir Robert Hadfield Building with the entrance from Portobello Street. It contains examples from ancient Egypt and Rome but mainly from major European and American glassworkers, with a particular focus on those from the 1920s to 1950s. ()

Coordinates: 53°22'54"N, 1°28'38"W

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Central SheffieldSheffield United Kingdom

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Day trips

Turner Museum of Glass – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Corporation, University of Sheffield Students' Union, Crucible Theatre, Glossop Road Baths.

~1580 ftS
Dancing, Nightlife
Corporation, Sheffield
8 min walk • Corporation Sheffield is a beacon of the live music scene in the bustling city of Sheffield, England. This iconic venue, known simply as 'Corp' to locals and regulars, has firmly established itself as a cornerstone of Sheffield's nightlife and cultural identity.
0.4 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
University of Sheffield Students' Union, Sheffield
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sheffield, the University of Sheffield Students' Union stands as a vibrant hub of student life and activity. Renowned for its exceptional quality, the Union has consistently been voted as one of the best in the United Kingdom, offering an...
0.4 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Convention center
Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
11 min walk • The Crucible Theatre, nestled in the heart of Sheffield, United Kingdom, stands as a beacon of cultural and artistic excellence. Since its opening in 1971, this esteemed venue has become synonymous with world-class theatre and is renowned for hosting the annual World...
~1260 ftSW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Glossop Road Baths, Sheffield
7 min walk • Glossop Road Baths stands as a historical landmark nestled within the vibrant city of Sheffield, United Kingdom. This Victorian-era swimming pool, with its rich heritage, has been a focal point for community life and leisure for generations.
~1250 ftE
Square
Barker's Pool, Sheffield
7 min walk • Barker's Pool is a public city square and street in the centre of the City of Sheffield, England. The focus of Barker's Pool is the Grade II* listed 90-foot-tall war memorial that was unveiled on 28 October 1925 to commemorate the First World War.
~1080 ftS
Park
Devonshire Green, Sheffield
6 min walk • Devonshire Green is a small public open space at 53.3789°N 1.4783°W within Sheffield city centre in South Yorkshire, England. It covers an area of approximately 9000 square metres and is designated as a district park by Sheffield City Council.
~1220 ftSE
Memorial
Sheffield War Memorial, Sheffield
6 min walk • The Sheffield War Memorial also known as Sheffield Cenotaph, is a Grade II* listed war memorial located at Barker's Pool, Sheffield, standing to the south of Sheffield City Hall, which is also Grade II* listed.
0.4 miSE
Shopping, Market
The Moor, Sheffield
11 min walk • The Moor Quarter is one of Sheffield's twelve designated quarters, built around and named for The Moor, a pedestrianised thoroughfare. It is bound by Furnival Gate in the north-east, Eyre Street in the south-east, St Mary's Gate to the south, and Moore Street and Charter Row to the north-west.
~1100 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
6 min walk • Sheffield City Hall is a Grade II* listed building in Sheffield, England in Barker's Pool, one of the city's central squares.
0.4 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
Crazy Daisy Nightclub, Sheffield
11 min walk • The Crazy Daisy Nightclub was a discothèque and dance club in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England in the mid-1970s to late 1980s, located originally on the corner of York Street and High Street, Sheffield S1 1PU.
~1480 ftE
Square
Orchard Square, Sheffield
8 min walk • Orchard Square is a small open-air court shopping centre located in Sheffield, England. It opened in 1987 and contains several stores, notably Schuh, Clarks, Waterstone's, Subway, The Body Shop and TK Maxx.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Turner Museum of Glass?

Nearby attractions include Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield (3 min walk), St George's Church, Sheffield (4 min walk), Division Street, Sheffield (5 min walk), Pinstone Street, Sheffield (5 min walk).

How to get to Turner Museum of Glass by public transport?

The nearest stations to Turner Museum of Glass:

Tram

West Street • Lines: Blue, Yell (2 min walk)
City Hall • Lines: Blue, Yell (5 min walk)

Bus

Mappin Street/Portobello Lane • Lines: 181 (3 min walk)
West Street/Rockingham Street • Lines: 181, 257, 271, 51, 6 (3 min walk)

Train

Sheffield (17 min walk)