Sheffield’s Graves Art Gallery is an art museum with a permanent collection of British and European art that includes works by Alfred Sisley and JMW Turner. The gallery also hosts a programme of temporary exhibitions.
The gallery was established in 1934 and named after benefactor John George Graves, it showcases a diverse array of artistic movements spanning centuries.
What to see at the Graves Art Gallery
Visitors can explore permanent displays featuring works from Romanticism to pieces by artists like JMW Turner and Bridget Riley, alongside local talents such as George Fullard and Stanley Royle. Additionally, the gallery hosts rotating exhibitions, providing insight into both established and emerging artists.
Though smaller in scale compared to national counterparts, it offers a focused exploration of art history, complementing Sheffield’s contemporary-focused Millennium Gallery just a short distance away.
Temporary exhibitions at the Graves Art Gallery
The Graves Art Gallery hosts a programme of temporary exhibitions. Current and planned exhibitions include:
Derrick Greaves: Art Worlds
This retrospective of Derrick Greaves (1927–2022) highlights his career spanning eight decades. It features 20 paintings, drawings, photographs and sketchbooks, offering insight into his evolving style. The exhibition (until 21 June 2025) examines four themes: Home Life, The World of the Studio, The Art of the Past and The Natural World. Greaves, originally from Sheffield, gained prominence in the 1950s as part of the ‘Kitchen-Sink’ painters and later embraced more imaginative, studio-based work.
Visiting the Graves Art Gallery
The Graves Art Gallery in the centre of Sheffield close to the Millennium Gallery and the Winter Garden. It is also just a short walk away from Sheffield Interchange and the railway station.
The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday (it is closed on Mondays and Sundays) and entry is free of charge.
Entry to the permanent collection is free, although entry fees apply to some temporary exhibitions.
Allow around an hour for your visit.
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