Museums · East Midlands
Alfred Denny Museum
In or near Catcliffe.
Alfred Denny Museum — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Sheffield · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Alfred Denny Museum is a museum located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Alfred Denny Museum, established in 1905, is part of the University of Sheffield's School of Biosciences. It features a collection of biological specimens used for undergraduate teaching, many of which date back to the early 1900s.
Place summary
The Alfred Denny Museum is located in the East Midlands. It is a museum dedicated to natural history and is part of the University of Nottingham. The museum features a collection of specimens that illustrate the diversity of life on Earth.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3817, -1.4878
- District
- Sheffield
- Parish
- Sheffield, unparished area
- Postcode
- S10 2TN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sheffield Central
- Nearest railway station
- Sheffield — 1.7 km
- Opening
- Sa[1] 10:00-12:00
- Official site
- www.sheffield.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: node/11273361068 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alfred Denny Museum?
- Alfred Denny Museum is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S10 2TN), in the parish of Sheffield, unparished area.
- What is Alfred Denny Museum?
- Alfred Denny Museum — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Alfred Denny Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Sheffield, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode S10 2TN.
- Is Alfred Denny Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Alfred Denny Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Alfred Denny Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Sheffield, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S10 2TN.