The Alfred Denny Museum is a zoological teaching museum, established in 1905 by Professor Alfred Denny, which has displays of specimens from the animal kingdom, representing every major animal group from over the world. The museum is used for teaching students within the School of Biosciences.
Throughout the tour we have the chance to see a cabinet dedicated to the work of Henry Clifton Sorby which contained his scientific work and findings which were very impressive to see. Also, there are cabinets of skulls and animals created by a Science Communication Student which focused on ‘Colonialism and the museum’ along with a foyer display including an Emperor Penguin from one of the first British Expeditions to Antarctica. Cabinets displaying some unusual animals ranging from vertebrates to invertebrates which were helpfully labelled decorate the museum.
The information given on the tour was interesting, succinct and easy to understand which made it accessible to many. I definitely learnt a lot; I liked the miscellany of facts I got to learn. There are many flights of stairs to climb during the tour but this is still made accessible due to lift access.
This is definitely a hidden-gem within the University of Sheffield campus which I would highly recommend if you have around 1 hour free on Saturday morning once a month!
Rating: ★★★★★
The Alfred Denny Museum is located in the Alfred Denny Building, with tours available every month
