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The silver screen comes to life at Cannon Hall with the opening of their latest exhibition.
Cannon Hall Museum will become the backdrop to a movie set with the arrival of its new exhibition. ‘Costume from the Classics’ will open at the Museum, the set is a Georgian Country House, on Friday, 24 May and run … Continue reading
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Historic Engine Ready to Mark a Special Year at Elsecar Colliery
The world’s oldest steam engine that remains where originally built is ready to celebrate a special anniversary this year, thanks to local volunteers. The Newcomen Beam Engine, the oldest steam engine in the world still in its original location, is … Continue reading
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Conservation Update – Brierley Parish Council Minute books
Here is another update from Paul Stebbing, Archives and Local Studies Manager, about the conservation of the minute books of the former Brierley Parish Council. “During 2023 we continued to have repair work done on the minute books of the … Continue reading
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Bring your piece of treasure and share your stories of Barnsley.
Barnsley Council are on a mission to find out what culture means to the people of the borough. Culture is not just about arts and heritage, it’s about everything that makes us who we are and connects us to our … Continue reading
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Barnsley Museums and Heritage Doncaster Receive Funding to Support Community Wellbeing through Arts and Heritage
A joint project by Barnsley Museums and Heritage Doncaster has received generous funding from the Association of Independent Museums Connected Communities fund. The project will offer free arts and heritage activities for older people who are lonely or isolated in … Continue reading
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Barnsley Museums”What’s On” Guide
Check out the latest “What’s On” guide highlighting what’s going on from May to August 2024 across the Barnsley borough. Don’t miss out on the wide variety of activities happening across our five museum sites including: Download the May – August 2024 … Continue reading
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Barnsley “goes wild” for Brian Wildsmith
The World of Brian Wildsmith: a new exhibition of art and illustrations will enchant children and parents alike. World-renowned children’s book author and illustrator Brian Wildsmith will be celebrated through a season of exhibitions spanning two of Barnsley Museums fantastic … Continue reading
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Tesco Stronger Starts – Vote for us!
We’re in the customer vote for the Tesco Stronger Starts scheme which gives projects like ours grants of up to £1,500. We will use the Stronger Starts grant to replace much loved but now worn-out toys in Experience Barnsley with … Continue reading
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Join the charitable arm of Barnsley Museums and help shape its future.
Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust is the charity that supports Barnsley Museums, an innovative and successful museums service that runs five free heritage sites across the borough. The Trust has launched a campaign to recruit new trustees who can offer … Continue reading
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Elsecar Heritage Centre is getting a makeover!
Early this summer, a major project will begin to improve our wonderful heritage attraction at Elsecar, conserving buildings and creating new spaces for people to enjoy. Through the project, new creative studios in unused historic spaces, new museum galleries co-curated … Continue reading
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