Clifton Park Museum
The record breaking Clifton Park Museum is a day out with a difference! One of the most modern and user-friendly Museums in the country, the twice nominated Museum of the year features famous exhibits such as Nelson the Lion and the breath-taking Rhinoceros Vase, the first ever porcelain vase cast in one piece!
The museum highlights the history of the borough in a way that appeals to all ages and helps to bring both our lives, and those of our ancestors, into sharp focus with the latest in high tech displays and interactive exhibits.
Events
We run a comprehensive programme of events and exhibitions. For more information please see the Events and Exhibitions programme.
Education at Clifton Park Museum
At Clifton Park Museum we offer a variety of learning oppor
tunities for school pupils, early learners and adults. Groups are welcome to attend on an unassisted visit, or book on to one of our led sessions. Our school sessions are linked to the national curriculum, and also focus on the history of the Rotherham area. We cover subjects including Old Toys, Romans, World War II and Victorians; many of our sessions enable pupils to experience cooking on the Victorian Yorkshire Range.
For more information, please see the Explore Your Local History Leaflet.
Facilities
- Displays and Interactive exhibits
- Regular cookery sessions on the restored Victorian Range
- Lion's Den children's play area
- Granary Café - please see our new menu
- Gift and souvenir shop
- Toilets and baby changing
- Full access for people with disabilities
- Pay and display on-site parking. See the table of parking charges further down this page.
- Museum, museum courtyard and meeting room available for hire for training events, conferences, meetings and workshops. For information relating to our charges please refer to the Cultural Services Fees & Charges list or for further information contact the museum.
Opening Hours 
The last admission is 30 minutes before closing time.
Open on Bank Holidays.
The museum is closed to the public every Friday. Please check regarding opening times over the Christmas and New Year period.
| Day | Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
| Sunday | 1.30pm - 4.30pm |
Parking Charges
| Duration | Charge |
|---|---|
| Upto 1 hour | £0.40 |
| Upto 2 hours | £0.80 |
| Upto 3 hours | £1.30 |
| Upto 4 hours | £3.00 |
| Upto 5 hours | £4.50 |
| All day | £6.80 |
Admission
Free but there may be a charge for some events.
Where to find us Clifton Park MuseumClifton Lane
Rotherham
S65 2AA
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Last update: 03/05/2012