Clifton Park Museum, Rotherham
Clifton Lane
Rotherham
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 2AA
England
Website
www.rotherham.gov.uk/graphics/Learning/Museums/EDSCliftonParkMuseum
cliftonparkmuseum@rotherham.gov.uk
Telephone
01709 336633
Fax
01709 336628
The Museum is located within Clifton House, a Grade II* listed building designed by John Carr. The house was built in 1783 as the home of Joshua Walker, son of the founder of Rotherham Ironworks, and it retains many period features. The house stands within Clifton Park, which is Rotherham's premier public park and was originally its estate.
The Museum was recently closed for two years whilst it underwent a £3m refurbishment project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. It reopened on Saturday 29th January 2005.
Venue Type:
Historic house or home, Heritage site, Museum
Additional info
If you wish to arrange a group visit, then please contact us directly to discuss your requirements.
Clifton Lane
Rotherham
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 2AA
England
Website
www.rotherham.gov.uk/graphics/Learning/Museums/EDSCliftonParkMuseum
cliftonparkmuseum@rotherham.gov.uk
Telephone
01709 336633
Fax
01709 336628
The House has been a museum since 1893, and is the base of Rotherham Borough's Museums, Galleries and Heritage Service. Its collections aim to reflect the natural, social and industrial development of the town of Rotherham itself as well as the geographical area covered by the Rotherham Borough. Artefacts include a large collection of earthenware and porcelain made by the Swinton (later Rockingham) Pottery Works between 1745 and 1842.
Collection details
Agriculture, Archaeology, Architecture, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Design, Fine Art, Inland Waterways, Industry, Land Transport, Law and Order, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Photography, Religion, Science and Technology, Social History, Sport, Toys and Hobbies, Trade and Commerce, Weapons and War, World Cultures
Key artists and exhibits
- Key exhibits include 'Nelson', a Cape Lion specimen whom many people in the area regard as an icon for the Museum, and the 'Rhinoceros Vase', a massive showpiece made by the Rockingham Pottery Works in 1826. At over a metre tall, it was claimed at the time to have been the largest piece of porcelain ever to have been fired in one piece in England, and it demonstrates the variety of decorative and technical skills which the Works were capable of.
Collections services
- General guide to collections available
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
- Public access available to collections information
- Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Clifton Lane
Rotherham
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 2AA
England
Website
www.rotherham.gov.uk/graphics/Learning/Museums/EDSCliftonParkMuseum
cliftonparkmuseum@rotherham.gov.uk
Telephone
01709 336633
Fax
01709 336628
From the Borough
A display of items usually kept at Rotherham Town Hall, but on display at the Museum whilst the Town Hall is being refurbished.
Suitable for
- All ages
Admission
Free
Outside Inside Natural History Exhibition
Immerse yourself in our wonderful wild adventure! Explore the plants and creatures of the park and get ‘hands-on’
with our natural history displays, trails and quizzes
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
- All ages
When
12-12am
Where
Octagonal Room
Admission
Free
Clifton Lane
Rotherham
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 2AA
England
Website
www.rotherham.gov.uk/graphics/Learning/Museums/EDSCliftonParkMuseum
cliftonparkmuseum@rotherham.gov.uk
Telephone
01709 336633
Fax
01709 336628
Museum Tour
Take a guided tour around Clifton Park Museum.
Please meet in the Entrance Hall five minutes before the start time.
Sunday 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th March
Sunday 25th April
Sunday 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd May
Sunday 13th, 20th and 27th June
Sunday 4th, 11th and 18th July
Suitable for
- All ages
When
2:30pm-12am
Admission
Free
Wild Park Walks An Introduction to bird song
A hunt for natural things in Clifton Park.
Enjoy a pleasant walk or search for animals and plants. There will be a brief get together in the Museum Courtyard afterwards to compare notes and share highlights of the walk.
Meet at Clifton Park Museum Entrance.
Suitable for
- All ages
When
From 1:30pm
Admission
Free
Discover Archaeology
The chance to bring your archaeological finds for identification and recording by the local finds specialist for the Portable Antiquities Scheme.
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Wild Park Walks Bees
A hunt for natural things in Clifton Park.
Enjoy a pleasant walk or search for animals and plants. There will be a brief get together in the Museum Courtyard afterwards to compare notes and share highlights of the walk.
Meet at Clifton Park Museum Entrance.
Suitable for
- All ages
When
From 1:30pm
Admission
Free
Wild Park Walks Insects
A hunt for natural things in Clifton Park.
Enjoy a pleasant walk or search for animals and plants. There will be a brief get together in the Museum Courtyard afterwards to compare notes and share highlights of the walk.
Meet at Clifton Park Museum Entrance.
Suitable for
- All ages
When
From 1:30pm
Admission
Free
Wild Park Walks Plants
Suitable for
- All ages
When
From 1:30pm
Admission
Free
Wild Park Walks Trees
A hunt for natural things in Clifton Park.
Enjoy a pleasant walk or search for animals and plants. There will be a brief get together in the Museum Courtyard afterwards to compare notes and share highlights of the walk.
Meet at Clifton Park Museum Entrance.
Suitable for
- All ages
When
From 1:30pm
Admission
Free
Kitchen Rangers
The Kitchen Rangers will be demonstrating their cooking skills on the Victorian range.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
When
11am-3pm
Admission
Free
Discover Archaeology
The chance to bring your archaeological finds for identification and recording by the local finds specialist for the Portable Antiquities Scheme.
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Wild Park Walks Birds
A hunt for natural things in Clifton Park.
Enjoy a pleasant walk or search for animals and plants. There will be a brief get together in the Museum Courtyard afterwards to compare notes and share highlights of the walk.
Meet at Clifton Park Museum Entrance.
Suitable for
- All ages
When
From 1:30pm
Admission
Free
Bats and Moths Evening Walk
Join our experts as we discover the wonders of nocturnal wildlife. Meet at the Garden Building entrance at 7.00pm.
Suitable for
- All ages
When
From 7pm
Admission
Free
Clifton Lane
Rotherham
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 2AA
England
Website
www.rotherham.gov.uk/graphics/Learning/Museums/EDSCliftonParkMuseum
cliftonparkmuseum@rotherham.gov.uk
Telephone
01709 336633
Fax
01709 336628
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