Exhibitions in Sheffield

With such a fantastic array of museums and galleries in Sheffield (many of which are free to visit) you'll never be short of interesting exhibitions to explore in the city.

While there are some fascinating permanent exhibitions in the city, which are available to peruse all-year round, here you'll find listings for temporary exhibitions in Sheffield which are only available for a limited amount of time- catch them before they're gone! 

Exhibition listings

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The Ruskin Collection: Capturing Colour

The gallery looks at how Ruskin established his collection in Sheffield to help people find inspiration in art and nature, and explores the relevance of his ideas today.

21 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2025

Strange Presence: John Hoyland Paintings

This spring, two new exhibitions at the Millennium Gallery celebrate the acclaimed Sheffield-born artist, John Hoyland (1934 – 2011). On display in the gallery’s smaller exhibition space, Strange Presence showcases a selection of the bold, striking abstract paintings for which Hoyland is best known.

18 Jan 2025 - 18 May 2025

Derrick Greaves: Art Worlds

Derrick Greaves (1927 – 2022) grew up in Sheffield and his early experiences here had a significant impact on the development of his painting. This new exhibition at the Graves Gallery is the first retrospective of his work since his death, bringing together a selection of paintings, drawings and sketchbooks from a career spanning eight decades.

25 Jan 2025 - 21 Jun 2025

Anatomy at Sheffield: from scalpel to virtual dissection and beyond

This special exhibition at the University of Sheffield 10 February - 15 June, examines the teaching of anatomy and how it has evolved considerably through the ages, plus how the subject has been studied right here in Sheffield.

10 Feb 2025 - 15 Jun 2025

Subjects of State, Labours of Love

Subjects of State, Labours of Love is a two-chapter film by artist filmmaker Rhea Storr.

14 Feb 2025 - 25 May 2025

These Mad Hybrids: John Hoyland and Contemporary Sculpture

This spring, two new exhibitions at the Millennium Gallery celebrate the acclaimed Sheffield-born artist, John Hoyland (1934 – 2011). Showing in the gallery’s main space, These Mad Hybrids presents Hoyland’s rarely seen explorations of sculptural forms, alongside work by Caroline Achaintre, Phyllida Barlow, Hew Locke and more.

20 Feb 2025 - 18 May 2025
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