Arms and Armour

 2021 date to be confirmed 

Explore, Discover, Learn and Play with our collection. Meet armed Police Officers from South Yorkshire Police and get the opportunity to see the equipment they use. Find out more about this event.

Mega Machines

 2021 date to be confirmed 

Explore some true Mega Machines and learn how they are used by the emergency services.  Something a little different visitors will get the opportunity to see exhibits not normally on public display as well as being able to get up close and personal to some of our normal exhibits.

Villainous Victorians

 2021 date to be confirmed 

Ever wondered what Victorian Sheffield was like? Are you interested in Victorian crime and punishment? Do you love all things horrible history? Step through NESM’s Victorian doors and delve deep into its past with live actors, historical interpretation, games, storytelling, entertainment and much more!

Everyday Superheroes

 2021 date to be confirmed 

Come face to face with real life Super Heroes from every day Emergency Services to super heroes of the sky, water and of the animal world. Jump onboard our Fire Engine and discover what it would be like rushing to an incident. 

Mobs & Murder

 2021 date to be confirmed 

Come and learn about the hidden history of Sheffield’s gang wars in a building that was at the heart of it all, from costumed storytelling to a recreated pub, this event will be fun for all the family. Explore the original Police cells that housed infamous gang members like George Mooney and Sam Garvin, learn about the brutal war between one of the first specialised flying squads and the all-powerful gangs that ran the city of Sheffield and be taken back in time to the dark...

Wartime Christmas

 2021 date to be confirmed 

Celebrate the festive season with live music and dance, crafts, living history displays, reenactors, fire engine rides and so much more!

Steamers and

Scallywags

 2021 date to be confirmed 

Enjoy a subgenre of science fiction and science fantasy that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery and get the chance to see a working steam fire engine in full steam.

Collectors' fair and off site store open event

 2021 date to be confirmed 

Join collectors and enthusiasts from around the country as we host our yearly  collectors fair and special opening of the museums vast off site store.