National Emergency Services Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 8 May 1984 |
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| Location | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England |
| Type | Heritage centre |
| Visitors | 36,000 |
| Nearest parking | Workhouse Lane (Council Car Park) |
The National Emergency Services Museum is an exciting museum in Sheffield, England. It's a place where you can discover the history of our brave emergency services. The museum first opened its doors on May 8, 1984. Back then, it was called the Sheffield Fire and Police Museum. It got its current name, the National Emergency Services Museum, on January 1, 2014.
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Discover the Historic Building
The museum is located inside a really old building. It used to be a working police station and fire station! This building first opened way back in 1900. You can find it near the city centre in Sheffield.
The Fire Brigade Observation Tower
One special part of the museum building is its tall observation tower. This tower was used by the fire brigade. From here, firefighters could look out for fires across the city. It is one of only a few such towers left in the entire United Kingdom. Other famous ones were in Liverpool and Woolwich.
Explore the Museum's Collection
The museum has an amazing collection of items. These exhibits tell stories about law and order. They also show how people lived in the past. You can learn about the history of police, fire, and ambulance services.
Run by Volunteers
The National Emergency Services Museum is a Registered Charity (number 1161866). It is mostly run by dedicated volunteers. These volunteers help keep the museum open for visitors. You can visit the museum from Wednesday to Sunday, between 10 AM and 4 PM.
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