National Emergency Services Museum, Sheffield (must see)

The National Emergency Services Museum of Sheffield opened in May 1984. Originally known as the Sheffield Fire and Police Museum, it was renamed in January 2014.

The building housing the museum was formerly a combined police and fire station that opened in 1900. It is located near the city center at the intersection of West Bar and Tenter Street. The building has one of three remaining Fire Brigade observation towers in the United Kingdom. The other two are the Liverpool and Woolwich Fire Brigade towers.

The museum is a not-for-profit venture operated by volunteers. The three floors of exhibits treat the topics of law and order and social history. It has over 40 vehicles on display. Fire engine rides through Sheffield may be had. Everything is hands-on. Try out equipment. Wear uniforms.

Classes are offered for all ages with curriculum-connected workshops that cover the Great Fire of London to "People Who Help us."

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Sight Name: National Emergency Services Museum
Sight Location: Sheffield, England (See walking tours in Sheffield)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

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