Museums & Galleries · Sheffield
National Emergency Services Museum
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Photo: Chemical Engineer (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
- Face-to-face encounter with a 45 foot RNLI lifeboat
- Around 30 iconic vehicles across the museum
- Explore Victorian Police Cells and early ambulances
- Try on uniforms and sit inside historic vehicles
- Learn about firefighting during the Sheffield Blitz
This is the UK's only Emergency Services Museum, set inside England's first purpose-built combined Police, Fire and Ambulance Station in Sheffield. Across three floors you'll find ten exhibitions and around 30 iconic vehicles, including a 45 foot RNLI lifeboat, plus interactive displays, uniforms to try on and stories from the Sheffield Blitz. It suits families and school groups, with hands-on workshops and self-guided visits available. The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00–16:00, with online booking recommended though pay-on-the-day is possible; note that part of the policing exhibition is closed for restoration, affecting step-free access to the Police Cells. Sheffield station is just 0.6 miles away, and with 34 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, it makes an easy addition to a city stay.
Practical details
- Open
- Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00–16:00, last entry 15:00
- Booking
- Booking online in advance recommended, but you can pay on the day
- Accessibility
- No step-free access to the Victorian Police Cells during restoration work
- Best for
- Family-friendly, with activities for all ages
From the attraction's own website on 16 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
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