SELF: There’s More to Me Than What You See

SELF : There’s More to Me Than What You See

May 2025 to March 2026

SELF is an exhibition and events programme carefully crafted by artist Rob Young with local young people and the museum collections team. This co-produced exhibition looks at identity in different ways, inviting people to play, reflect, and journey together and ask themselves the seemingly simple question ‘Who am I?’.

We have a vibrant events programme packed full of art workshops for all the family, reflective events and performances, and an exciting Pride art commission.

Take a look at our events programme

Visitors at the museum dressing up in fancy accessories

Autumn Exhibition Refresh

In October, we are excited for our autumn refresh of SELF! We will be altering the exhibition and adding new personal collections, kindly donated by local people.

We will also have a brand-new Pride installation unveiled to celebrate LGBTQIA+ stories, so that the exhibition reflects more perspectives and lived experiences.

We hope to spotlight stories of pride and LGBTQIA+ experiences from right here in Rotherham, celebrating local voices and identities. Celebration, awareness, and advocacy are at the core of Pride, and we are proud to be working with Rotherham Pride on this project as part of the SELF identity exhibition.

The new display opens on National Coming Out Day, 11 October at our celebration event! For full details, turn to our events listings.

Key Exhibition Information

Check out our key exhibition information to find out more about the exhibition, and how to access it. For further accessibility information, check out our accessibility guide.

What is SELF? When and where is it?

SELF: There’s More To Me Than What You See is a 10-month exhibition and events programme which allows you to explore the many facets of identity through museum collections and loans from local communities, vibrant displays and art installations, art workshops and reflective events.

The SELF exhibition is spread across seven galleries upstairs at Clifton Park Museum. The events programme is primarily based at the museum, aside from the Threads theatre performance at Rotherham Civic Theatre.

The exhibition and accompanying events programme run from 3 May 2025 – 1 March 2026.

Do I need a ticket?

No, our exhibition is free and open to the public during our usual opening hours.

All the events at the museum are run as drop-in sessions and are free.

The Threads theatre performance at Rotherham Civic Theatre is bookable through the Rotherham Civic Theatre website.

Will it be noisy? Will there be somewhere to sit down?

The Museum can get busy, particularly on a weekend or during the school holidays. We suggest that if you would prefer to at a quieter time, weekdays when we first open or after 3pm are typically the best time to visit.

Will there be food and drink available?

We kindly ask that visitors do not consume or bring food and drink into the museum galleries. This is to protect our collections on display, and to stop pests from eating them!

The Walker Café at Clifton Park Museum is open Tuesday – Sunday, as well as Mondays during the school holidays. It serves a selection of meals, cakes, hot and cold drinks. We have indoor and outdoor seating available. See the full menu to find out more.

Is the event wheelchair and pushchair accessible?

Yes, Clifton Park Museum is fully accessible for both wheelchairs and pushchairs.

The Museum is set within Clifton Park. Access from the car park to the main entrance is level with a slight gradient towards the main entrance at the front of the Museum.

The Museum is on two floors, both of which are fully accessible to wheelchair and pushchair users. The second floor can be accessed by a lift which is situated near the main entrance.

A wheelchair is available free of charge for use inside the Museum, it is advisable to contact the Museum prior to your visit to book the wheelchair.

Please note we do not have a pram park.

Is it suitable for dogs?

Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed within the museum and The Walker Café. This is in order to protect the collections on display throughout the museum.

However, service dogs are allowed within the museum and The Walker Café.

Are there accessible toilets?

Toilets are available on the ground floor next to the gift shop, where there is also an accessible toilet which operates on a radar key. Baby changing facilities are available in all toilets.

There is a registered Changing Places facility on the ground floor at the end of the Early Rotherham gallery, this can be accessed with a radar key.

Find out more information about Changing Places facilities

How do I get there using public transport?

You can get to Clifton Park Museum by bus, train and tram.

The nearest bus stop is directly outside the Museum. If travelling from the Bus Station you need to catch the number X1. The bus stop is 0.0 miles / 0.0 km from Clifton Park Museum
The nearest train station is Rotherham Railway Station. The train station is 0.8 miles / 1.3 km from Clifton Park Museum
The nearest tram station is Rotherham Railway Station. The tram station is 0.8 miles / 1.3 km from Clifton Park Museum
Taxis are available from the station or you could walk to the Museum
Should you choose to walk you will go up a moderate incline for the majority of the journey
You can get a taxi with A1 Taxis by calling 01709 555555. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle

Park and Ride

You can travel to Rotherham Town Centre using the park and ride at the following locations:

Parkgate

Address: Stadium Way, S60 1TG

Opening times: 05:00am to Midnight Monday to Saturday, 08:00am to 21:30pm Sunday

Tickets from: Parking is free. Tickets for travel can be purchased onboard from the conductor

Please note: Parking facilities outside of the dedicated Tram Train parking spaces are subject to the parking terms and conditions of Parkgate Shopping. This includes terms of maximum stay.

Swinton Train Station

Address: Lime Grove, S64 8SP

Tickets from: Parking is free. Tickets for travel can be purchased from vending machines or via the Ticket Office.

Find out more about ticket office hours on Northern Rail

Facilities: Toilets opening during staffed hours, cycle spaces available.

Accessibility:Check information on the National Rail Enquiries website.

Where can I park?

There is a car park with accessible parking spaces. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance
Although no designated drop off point, you can pull up outside the main entrance or near the shop entrance
The car park is pay and display, you can pay by cash, card, app or over the telephone.
The route is 1200mm wide, or more
The nearest Blue badge parking space is 41 metres away from the main entrance and 16.5 metres away from the shop entrance. For Blue badge holders parking is free in any designated bay as long as the Blue badge is displayed. There are 143 parking spaces with an additional 5 designated accessible parking bays. From the car park to the entrance, there is level access

Locations, charges and parking information (including electric vehicle charging points) can be found on the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council’s website.

RMBC offers free and time-unlimited parking for disabled drivers displaying a valid Blue Badge in all of its off-street pay and display car parks in Rotherham.

Free parking is available on Saturdays in Council-owned off-street car parks in Rotherham town centre (not Forge Island), no ticket required. The normal maximum duration time allowed still applies.

Find out more about car parking in Rotherham

View a digital map of all the car parking provided by Rotherham Council