Weston Park Museum in Sheffield – a vibrant centre for culture andlearning, has recently been announced a winner of the – Guardian FamilyFriendly Museum’s Award. With a wide range of exhibitions and fascinating collections, the museum demonstrated a fun and most welcoming atmosphere, for people of every age, en-compassing many different interests.

Family-friendliness is at the heart of Weston Park, with animated displays and creative activities, specially designed to entertain young children. The interests of older youngsters are catered for too, with exciting trails, leading you around the exhibits. Prepare to be amazed by the objects on display and find out the weird, wonderful and sometimes very strange stories behind them!

“Weston Park is a delight. It has a rare quality that turns a visit into an adven-ture and a visitor into a friend,” said Nick Dodd, Chief Executive of Sheffield Art Galleries and Museums Trust. “We are absolutely delighted that Weston Park has won this Award.”

Contact: Weston Park Museum,
Sheffield, S10 2TP. Tel: 0114 278 2600
Website: www.museums-sheffield.org.uk

“Don’t let it get me” at Weston Park Museum. Photo: © Carl Rose