Explore Britain's emergency services history across three floors of interactive exhibitions, historic vehicles and hands-on family activities in a Victorian police, fire and ambulance station.

The National Emergency Services Museum is housed in England's first purpose-built combined Police, Fire and Ambulance Station, a Victorian building where emergency service personnel once lived and worked. Visitors step inside to discover three floors packed with ten exhibitions, around 30 iconic vehicles, interactive displays and the incredible stories of the people behind the uniform. Families can come face-to-face with a 45-foot RNLI lifeboat, sit inside historic vehicles, try on uniforms, and push buttons to engage with displays. Exhibitions cover Victorian Police Cells, early ambulances, the role of HM Coastguard, and life as a firefighter during the Sheffield Blitz. The museum offers something for every age group, from little heroes play days to school holiday activities throughout the year. The venue is pushchair-friendly and features an on-site Café where visitors can relax with refreshments. The museum opens Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00-16:00, with online booking recommended. Visitors can upgrade their entry ticket to a year ticket at no extra cost, allowing unlimited visits for 12 months.

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What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

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Eloise Austin

3 months ago

Very fun and interactive. Spent about 1.5 hours looking round all the different exhibits. Each ticket lasts for a year and there is a lovely cafe on site. Not too busy for a Saturday lunchtime either

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Rose Elizabeth

4 months ago

Lovely little interactive museum! 👮 We took our 20 month old daughter, she enjoyed sitting in the ambulance & pressing all the buttons in the fire engine 🚒 🚑 We’ll be back for the Little Heroes Play Days soon!

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Sara Burkinshaw

6 months ago

Great little museum, right in the heart of Sheffield. Hidden gem. Many hats to try on. Lots of interactive learning spots for children and adults.

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Clare McFarlane

7 months ago

This is a great museum with lots of exhibits showing the history of the emergency services. Lots of vehicles, some of which you can go inside are a great addition to the uniforms and other objects. Great for families and adults who have an interest in the subject.

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Holly Mackenzie

a year ago

Absolutely loved it. The staff were so friendly and Charlotte was full of interesting information about the displays. Cafe was lovely and cakes looked amazing. They provided oat milk and there tea was amazing and much needed 🤭😍. Afternoon spending alot of time in the police section. Kids loved playing and dressing up 😍

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026