Tours of the Turner Museum of Glass at the University of Sheffield
Floor E, Sir Robert Hadfield Building, University of Sheffield, Portobello Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 4DT
Come along to the Turner Museum of Glass at the University of Sheffield for a guided tour and in-depth discussion of one of the UK's most fascinating and comprehensive collections of nineteenth and twentieth century glass.
Learn about Professor William E S 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. His collection of glass objects, acquired throughout a lifetime of travels and research during the first half of the twentieth century, makes up the basis of the museum’s exhibits. See the fibre glass wedding dress that Turner gifted to his wife, wine glasses engraved with secret political statements, a mosaic displaying the history of glass making and much more.
Timings
- Tuesday 15 September:
- Curated tours 10:30 am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm.
- Thursday 17 September:
- Curated tours 10:30 am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm.
Location & directions
Floor E, Sir Robert Hadfield Building, University of Sheffield, Portobello Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 4DT
- Directions:
- The building can be found at reference I2 on the University map which can be accessed via the booking website link.
- Contact on day:
- Jean Simpson
- Telephone number:
- +447730579002
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Each curated tour will have 15 bookable slots with room for an additional 5 walk-ins on the day. Tickets will be bookable from 1 August 2026. There will also be the opportunity to visit the museum on weekdays throughout the festival, outside of the curated tours, but please be aware that sometimes entry may not be allowed due to other University events that may take place at that time. The Museum opening times are: Monday - Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm.
- Booking contact name:
- Jean Simpson
- Booking telephone number:
- +447730579002
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://sheffield.ac.uk/public-engagement/upcoming-events/heritage-open-days-university-sheffield
- Booking opens:
- 01 Aug 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 14 Sep 2026 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
The Hadfield Building is accessed via the bottom gate on Portobello Street at the end of the Amy Johnson Building. The museum is found on level E of the building with lift access if required.
Additional information
- Max number of people:
- 20
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
