Exhibitions in Sheffield

With such a fantastic array of museums and galleries in Sheffield (many of which are free to visit) you'll never be short of interesting exhibitions to explore in the city.

While there are some fascinating permanent exhibitions in the city, which are available to peruse all-year round, here you'll find listings for temporary exhibitions in Sheffield which are only available for a limited amount of time- catch them before they're gone! 

Exhibition listings

What On Earth!

Explore the brand new additions joining Spike the Woolly Rhino and co. in the museum’s natural science showcase.

01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

We are the Monument

Curated by artist Yuen Fong Ling, We are the Monument explores the ways in which the plinth can be seen as a social, political and cultural symbol and encourages us to consider the significance of those represented on, or in opposition to, the plinth.

27 Jan 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

A Passion for Prints: A Sheffield Collection

This display tells the story of a father and son from Sheffield whose passion for prints led them to develop an outstanding collection, including works by Jacques Callot, Edouard Manet, Odilon Redon, Rembrandt and more.

02 Apr 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

Collection Display: Identity

See how ideas around identity have been explored by artists including Claudette Johnson, Hew Locke, Eelyn Lee, Ryan Mosley, Grayson Perry and Su Richardson.

02 Apr 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

Sheffield Stories: Caribbean Footsteps

This new exhibition celebrates the many ways that people of African Caribbean heritage have contributed to Sheffield life.

10 May 2024 - 31 Jan 2025

Lubna Chowdhary: PLURIVERSE

Lubna Chowdhary’s bold, hybrid creations deftly explore the interconnectivity of objects in the material world, across wide-ranging cultural contexts.

04 Jul 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

Wentworth's Coal Story Exhibition

In Wentworth Woodhouse's next exhibition, explore the stories of those who worked underground on estate land, with objects and images loaned by members of the community.

09 Jul 2024 - 06 Oct 2024

Tess Jaray: Paintings and Drawings Across 60 Years

Tess Jaray is one of the most influential British painters of the last century. For over six decades she has continued to explore form and space in abstract painting, governed by an interest in architecture, pattern, repetition and colour.

20 Jul 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Roy Fisher 1930-2017

An new exhibition looking at the life and work of the poet Roy Fisher.

29 Jul 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Beneath the Surface: George Stubbs & Contemporary Artists

Join Wentworth Woodhouse this summer as they celebrate the 300th birthday of artist, George Stubbs, by returning his paintings to the House and displaying them publicly for the first time!

30 Jul 2024 - 03 Nov 2024
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