Millennium Galleries

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Welcome to Millennium Galleries

The Millennium Galleries is an outstanding venue for the visual arts, craft and design, right in the heart of Sheffield. Both elegant and innovative, the gallery breaks with the traditional institutional image of an art gallery and is a welcoming and vibrant place to be for pleasure, education and business.

With four individual galleries under one roof, there are all sorts of wonderful things to see and enjoy. Be inspired by treasures from the past, admire masterpieces from Britain's national collections and discover new creations by artists and makers working today.

Built on two levels, the Galleries has an internal 'avenue' which leads from the entrance on Arundel Gate to the Winter Garden, and off which the four galleries are located.

The Learning Centre hosts a public programme of activities including talks and practical workshops. There are also activities designed especially for schools, colleges and other community groups.

History of Millennium Galleries

The Millennium Galleries opened in April 2001. It is a modern, light and spacious building made mainly of glass and white concrete, with marble floors and high ceilings. The gallery is a welcoming space and is a far remove from the often foreboding and institutional appearance of traditional galleries. The building was designed by architects Pringle Richards Sharratt.

The Millennium Galleries, together with the Winter Garden and the Peace Gardens form Sheffield’s Heart of the City Project, that is transforming the centre of the city.

Opening Times:
Monday – Saturday 8am - 5pm (exhibitions from 10am)
Sunday 11am - 5pm
Bank holiday Mondays 10am - 5pm
Closed 25, 26 December and 1 January

Admission:
FREE
There is an admission charge to some special exhibitions.

Group Visitors:
Pre-booked groups of 10 or more can get a 10% discount on entry to the Special Exhibition Gallery. For more information please call 0114 278 2655.

Mobility Access:
The building is fully accessible to visitors with disabilities.

Café:
Café Azure is open during gallery opening hours and serves an excellent selection of high quality meals and light refreshments.

Shop:
The gallery shop sells a wide range of cards, posters, pictures, magazines and other items related to the exhibitions.

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