Learning
Sheffield was the most important producer of hand tools in the world, especially edge tools, having a workforce incredibly skilled in highly specialised light metal trades. This heritage was saved for Sheffield by the vision of Ken Hawley. The Hawley Collection, together with the collections of Sheffield Museums Trust, provides a valuable local history learning resource.
One part of the Gallery is reserved for our ever-changing programme of temporary exhibitions with special talks and workshops, which allows us to showcase some of the thousands of objects that are not on permanent display. See What's On for information on the latest exhibition.
Families & Community Groups
We can provide guided sessions and tours of the collection at the Hawley Gallery for groups, as well as illustrated talks at outside venues.
Please contact us for more information.
Trade Information Sheets
If you would like to find out about trades and companies in your local area, or the trade carried out by one of your relatives, we may be able to help. A selection of information sheets about Sheffield trades and the tools they used are available to download from this website - click here.
Top Ten Trails
There are a variety of trails and guides in racks at the entrance to the Gallery as well as games and books, and younger members of the family can even try out DIY at our workbench!
'Top Ten Trails' are also available in the entrance to the Museum or to download (click here) and free family activities including crafts, trails and competitions also take place during some school holidays in Kelham Island Museum.
Schools
Learning opportunities are available for primary and secondary school pupils at Kelham Island Museum using the Hawley Gallery and collection - 'Sheffield Designers' and 'Steel City'.
For more information about these and other learning sessions, please contact the learning team at Sheffield Museums Trust:
Email:learning@sheffieldmuseums.org.uk
www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/learning/schools/workshops/
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