Kentish Museum

30/03/2026

🐣 Easter Closure Notice 🐣
Please note that the Kentish Museum will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Saturday (2026) as our volunteers take a well-earned Easter break. We’ll be back to our normal trading days from Wednesday, 8 April - ready to welcome you again to explore local stories, history, and heritage right in the heart of Sheffield.

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish everyone a safe and happy Easter! 🌼

📍 Kentish Museum – Discover the stories that shaped our community.

26/03/2026

📞✨ We’re officially on the line! ✨📞

The Kentish Museum now has its very own landline - give us a ring on 03 6453 8000 ☎️

And what better way to celebrate than capturing the moment our very first call came through… with Julie M on the other end, all smiles as she answered history in the making! 😄📸

Whether you’re after information, planning a visit, or just keen for a friendly chat - we’d love to hear from you. Go on… give us a call and be part of the next moment! 📞💛

18/03/2026

EXTENDED OPEN HOURS - 1 WEEK ONLY
To welcome the increased visitors travelling through Sheffield for the National Rowing Championships, Kentish Museum will be extending its opening hours for one week only.

📅 Wednesday 25 March – Saturday 28 March
🕙 10:00am - 3:00pm daily
📍 93 Main Street, Sheffield

If you’re visiting the region or passing through between events, take the opportunity to step inside and discover the stories that shaped the Kentish district. The Kentish Museum showcases local history, community heritage, and fascinating artefacts that bring Sheffield’s past to life.

Make a stop, explore, and experience a piece of local history while you’re in town!

25/02/2026

HELLO BRAINS TRUST - Lynne at the Kentish Museum is seeking some information about the history of Lincoln’s Corner, on the corner of Cethana Road and Oliver’s Road (see picture). What do you know that might help?
The Kentish Museum is open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10am until 3pm. Why not drop in.
Please comment to the Kentish Museum page

18/02/2026

Have you met the team behind the stories? 👀✨
Behind the doors of a quietly reopened building on Main Street, Sheffield, something special is unfolding. It’s been one month since the Kentish Museum welcomed visitors back and inside a passionate team is ready to guide you through tales that shaped Sheffield. Stories layered with grit, charm, and surprises… lovingly restored and waiting to be rediscovered.
Not everything reveals itself at first glance. Some places ask you to slow down, lean in, and listen. This is one of them.
📍 Kentish Museum, 93 Main Street, Sheffield
🕰 Open 10am–3pm | Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Step inside. You might leave knowing more than you expected.

10/11/2025

Happening today! Come see us at 11:00am - 3:00pm

06/11/2025

It's time to discover what you might be able to add to the Kentish Museum

05/11/2025

26/03/2025

Don't miss this occasion

Sheffield Main Street Comes Alive for the Australian Rowing Championships 2025!

Get ready for a vibrant few days in Sheffield! 🎉 On 27th & 28th March our charming main street will be buzzing with excitement as we celebrate the Australian Rowing Championships 2025

🌮 Food Vans will be serving up delicious treats from 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
🎶 Live Music will fill the air from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us for great food, lively tunes, and plenty of community spirit! Don’t miss out on the fun – bring your family and friends to Sheffield and be part of the excitement! 🎉

📅 When: 27th & 28th March
⏰ Food Vans: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
🎵 Live Music: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Where: Main Street, Sheffield