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The Hawley Tool Collection Behind the Scenes Tours

The Hawley Collection, Kelham Island Museum, Alma Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8RY

  • 16 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Walk / Tour

Tour and explore areas of the Hawley Collection not normally open to the public. See behind the scenes, and get up close and personal with some of our favourite objects in our collection.

The Hawley Collection is opening our store for guided tours of one of Europe’s largest tool collections, uniquely tied to Sheffield’s industrial heritage. Two tours will run over the day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, and will include a chance to explore some of our favourite objects that aren’t on public display. The tours are estimated to take about an hour and require booking in advance.

Timings

Wednesday 16 September:
1100-1200, 1330-1430

Location & directions

The Hawley Collection, Kelham Island Museum, Alma Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8RY

Directions:
Regular commercial parking is available at numerous sites nearby, and the museum is within a 15-minute walk of the Shalesmoor Tram stop.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Places must be prebooked
Booking email:
[email protected]

Accessibility details

Accessibility is limited; anyone in a wheelchair would struggle to make their way through our store, as it is quite cramped. It is accessible partially on the ground floor and with an accessible lift as well, however. There are accessible toilets on site. Assistance dogs are welcome.

Additional information

Max number of people:
8
Estimated duration:
1 hour(s)

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