Graves Gallery

21/09/2026

👇 Please see this post for important information the Graves Gallery.

25/06/2026

Update on the Graves Gallery back of house lift below 👇

👇Heatwave visiting info updates👇

We're currently unable to run the River Don Engine due to the extreme temperature in the engine room caused by the hot weather, and its impact on visitors and staff. The scheduled engine runs on Thu 25, Fri 26, Sat 27 & Sun 28 Jun have been cancelled and we’re sorry if you we’re hoping to experience it then – you’ll be able to enjoy the engine in steam at Kelham Island Museum again from Thursday 2 July.

The Graves Gallery is closing early on Sat 27 Jun due to hot weather. There is also currently no step-free access to Graves Gallery while essential maintenance is carried out with the back of house lift in the Central Library building. We're sorry if it impacts your visit - we'll update when the lift is fixed and we look forward to welcoming you as soon as we're able.

27/05/2026

📢 UPDATE: The Millennium Gallery is now open as usual and the temporary exhibition spaces have reopened at the Graves Gallery. We're looking forward to wecloming you! 📢

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The Millennium Gallery and Graves Gallery are closed on Wed 27 May due to a maintenance issue at the Millennium Gallery

We’re working to identify and resolve the problem as swiftly as possible and look forward to welcoming you back to both galleries as soon as we’re able.

This afternoon’s Making Room for Children in Art Symposium will go ahead as planned at the Millennium Gallery, but today's drop-in family activities are cancelled – we’re sorry for any disappointment.

21/11/2025

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18/03/2025

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This week is your last chance to catch Grayson Perry’s much-loved tapestry at the Graves Gallery before the large scale work is taken off display to make way for a series of brand new displays to look forward to later in the spring. 🌷

21/02/2025

UPDATE: the lift is now working again as repairs have taken place.

📣 Please be aware that the library lift to the Graves Gallery is currently out of action due to a fault. 📣

For step-free access, please use the to the Arundel Gate entrance to the Central Library building, which is behind the bus stop just opposite Sheffield Hallam University's Adsetts Centre. When you arrive, ring the doorbell and the Library porters will assist you in accessing the Gallery on the top floor via the lift.