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Immersive & Touring Exhibitions in Sheffield

Touring exhibitions round here tend to mean a trip to Barnsley, or a quick look close to home. Experience Barnsley Museum & Discovery Centre has a Cleopatra exhibition and an Egyptian LEGO trail on at the moment, and it is free to get in. Just along the road, The Cooper Gallery lends out sensory backpacks, handy if busy rooms are hard going for your child. Closer to the centre, Wednesday Warehouse opens on Sunday mornings with a free museum of Sheffield Wednesday shirts, tickets and programmes. None of these will cost you anything, which makes deciding easier. If your family is easing in with under-5s, Barnsley's museum runs a Friday session just for that age group. The Cooper Gallery suits a child who needs things calmer and quieter, with step-free access throughout. Wednesday Warehouse is small and specific, better for older kids interested in football history than for toddlers, and it is cash only, so bring change.

✓ 3 places✦ 3 free to visit