Curator Tour: Bittersweet – The Story of Sugar in Sheffield
Wed 20 Jan · 14:00
Weston Park Museum
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The Curator Tour: Bittersweet – The Story of Sugar in Sheffield will take place at Weston Park Museum on 20 January 2027. Led by Lucy Cooper, the Exhibitions and Displays Curator, the tour will provide insights into the latest exhibition, exploring Sheffield's historical connection with sugar through various objects and archive materials. The exhibition continues until 7 November 2027.
Join Lucy Cooper, Exhibitions and Displays Curator, for an introduction to the latest exhibition at Weston Park Museum.
As she guides you around the displays, Lucy will talk through how the exhibition came together and share more stories of Sheffield’s history with sugar. You’ll discover a wide range of objects and archive material reflecting our connection with the sweet stuff, and you'll hear more about the bakers, confectioners and manufacturers who work in the industry today.
This tour is part of the programme of events complementing the exhibition Bittersweet: The Story of Sugar in Sheffield (https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/bittersweet-the-story-of-sugar-in-sheffield/)which continues at Weston Park Museum until Sunday 7 November 2027.
Please donate if you're able and help keep your museums open and available for everyone to enjoy.
Suggested donation £5 – when you select your tickets, please scroll down and select ‘General Admission + Donation’.
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Frequently asked questions
Curator Tour: Bittersweet – The Story of Sugar in Sheffield takes place on Wednesday, 20 January 2027 at 14:00.
Curator Tour: Bittersweet – The Story of Sugar in Sheffield is held at Weston Park Museum in Sheffield (Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TP).
Tickets for Curator Tour: Bittersweet – The Story of Sugar in Sheffield are priced at £0.00. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Weston Park Museum can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Curator Tour: Bittersweet – The Story of Sugar in Sheffield can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Curator Tour: Bittersweet – The Story of Sugar in Sheffield
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The Curator Tour: Bittersweet – The Story of Sugar in Sheffield will take place at Weston Park Museum on 20 January 2027. Led by Lucy Cooper, the Exhibitions and Displays Curator, the tour will provide insights into the latest exhibition, exploring Sheffield's historical connection with sugar through various objects and archive materials. The exhibition continues until 7 November 2027.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Join Lucy Cooper, Exhibitions and Displays Curator, for an introduction to the latest exhibition at Weston Park Museum.
As she guides you around the displays, Lucy will talk through how the exhibition came together and share more stories of Sheffield’s history with sugar. You’ll discover a wide range of objects and archive material reflecting our connection with the sweet stuff, and you'll hear more about the bakers, confectioners and manufacturers who work in the industry today.
This tour is part of the programme of events complementing the exhibition Bittersweet: The Story of Sugar in Sheffield (https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/bittersweet-the-story-of-sugar-in-sheffield/)which continues at Weston Park Museum until Sunday 7 November 2027.
Please donate if you're able and help keep your museums open and available for everyone to enjoy.
Suggested donation £5 – when you select your tickets, please scroll down and select ‘General Admission + Donation’.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Weston Park Museum. Searching near Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TP; check-in Wednesday, 20 January 2027.
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WhereWeston Park Museum
Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TP
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Curator Tour: Bittersweet – The Story of Sugar in Sheffield?
Curator Tour: Bittersweet – The Story of Sugar in Sheffield takes place on Wednesday, 20 January 2027 at 14:00.
Where is Curator Tour: Bittersweet – The Story of Sugar in Sheffield taking place?
Curator Tour: Bittersweet – The Story of Sugar in Sheffield is held at Weston Park Museum in Sheffield (Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TP).
How much are tickets for Curator Tour: Bittersweet – The Story of Sugar in Sheffield?
Tickets for Curator Tour: Bittersweet – The Story of Sugar in Sheffield are priced at £0.00. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Is there anywhere to stay near Curator Tour: Bittersweet – The Story of Sugar in Sheffield?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Weston Park Museum can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Curator Tour: Bittersweet – The Story of Sugar in Sheffield?
Tickets for Curator Tour: Bittersweet – The Story of Sugar in Sheffield can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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