Free exhibition with Spike, a lifelike replica of a woolly rhinoceros, in the museum's natural science gallery 'What on Earth!'.
Spike the Woolly Rhino is on continuing display at Weston Park Museum on Western Bank, in the What on Earth! gallery. He's a lifelike replica of a woolly rhinoceros, a large mammal that lived in Britain during the last Ice Age up to around 10,000 years ago. He's been one of the museum's stars for many years, and he's well known for his fondness for posing in visitors' selfies.
Spike sits within the museum's natural science showcase, What on Earth!, which was supported by a major grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. He shares the space with newer additions like the bird feeder telescope, the Going, going, gone endangered-species display, and the digital interactive game Beat the Beasts. There are old favourites too, like the giant Chatsworth tree and the Ancient Lands creatures that once roamed the region.
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Weston Park Museum itself opened in 1875 and tells the stories of Sheffield and its people from prehistory to the present day. Entry is free, though a suggested donation of £5 is requested.
