Heritage Open Day - Curated Tour of the Turner Museum of Glass
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Heritage Open Day offers a curated tour of the Turner Museum of Glass in Sheffield on 15 September 2026. Entry is free and the museum houses a notable collection of nineteenth and twentieth century glass.
Discover one of the UK’s finest collections of nineteenth and twentieth century glass at the Turner Museum of Glass.
Join a special guided talk exploring the life of the museum’s founder, Professor William E S Turner, and the everyday stories of the people who shaped the glassmaking industry in Sheffield, across the UK and around the world.
Tour dates and times are listed below. Each tour is limited to 20 people, with 15 tickets available to book online and up to five walk in places available on the day.
Event Info:
Tour Dates: 15th | 17th September
Tour Times: 10:30am | 1pm | 3pm
Please register in the Museum entrance 15 minutes before the tour.
Queries: Please email: engage@sheffield.ac.uk
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Heritage Open Day - Curated Tour of the Turner Museum of Glass takes place on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 at 10:30.
Heritage Open Day - Curated Tour of the Turner Museum of Glass is held at 38 Mappin St in Sheffield (Portobello Street, Sheffield City Centre, S1 4DT).
Entry to Heritage Open Day - Curated Tour of the Turner Museum of Glass is free.
Tickets for Heritage Open Day - Curated Tour of the Turner Museum of Glass 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.
Heritage Open Day - Curated Tour of the Turner Museum of Glass
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Heritage Open Day offers a curated tour of the Turner Museum of Glass in Sheffield on 15 September 2026. Entry is free and the museum houses a notable collection of nineteenth and twentieth century glass.
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Organiser’s full description
Discover one of the UK’s finest collections of nineteenth and twentieth century glass at the Turner Museum of Glass.
Join a special guided talk exploring the life of the museum’s founder, Professor William E S Turner, and the everyday stories of the people who shaped the glassmaking industry in Sheffield, across the UK and around the world.
Tour dates and times are listed below. Each tour is limited to 20 people, with 15 tickets available to book online and up to five walk in places available on the day.
Event Info:
Tour Dates: 15th | 17th September
Tour Times: 10:30am | 1pm | 3pm
Please register in the Museum entrance 15 minutes before the tour.
Queries: Please email: engage@sheffield.ac.uk
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Heritage Open Day - Curated Tour of the Turner Museum of Glass?
Heritage Open Day - Curated Tour of the Turner Museum of Glass takes place on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 at 10:30.
Where is Heritage Open Day - Curated Tour of the Turner Museum of Glass taking place?
Heritage Open Day - Curated Tour of the Turner Museum of Glass is held at 38 Mappin St in Sheffield (Portobello Street, Sheffield City Centre, S1 4DT).
How much are tickets for Heritage Open Day - Curated Tour of the Turner Museum of Glass?
Entry to Heritage Open Day - Curated Tour of the Turner Museum of Glass is free.
How do I get tickets for Heritage Open Day - Curated Tour of the Turner Museum of Glass?
Tickets for Heritage Open Day - Curated Tour of the Turner Museum of Glass 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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Until Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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