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Our wonderfully talented Trustee Ian McMillan, famed for his regular appearances on BBC Radio 3, has used his wise words as a writer to create a unique book to help raise funds for BMHT. He wrote sonnets about the UK … Continue reading →

Here at BMHT we have teamed up with Cannon Hall to create a campaign to welcome new beginnings for 2021 Continue reading →

Although the doors to Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre may be closed for a little while, visitors can still enjoy a slice of 80s heaven on a live virtual tour with Matt Fox, creator of the exhibition ‘I Grew Up in the 80s’. Continue reading →

We are delighted to share the fantastic news that Worsbrough Mill Youth Action Volunteers have been named Volunteers of the Year at the Museums + Heritage Awards. Worsbrough Mill Youth Action Volunteers are made up of young people from across … Continue reading →

Earlier this year, because of the wonderful BMHT supporters, Barnsley Museums were able to put together physical activity packs for some of our local vulnerable people who may be without internet and were particularly isolated during this difficult time. The … Continue reading →

BMHT has been successful in securing emergency funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. We applied for the funding to help support the increasing number of smaller heritage organisations across the borough, that have approached us for advice and guidance … Continue reading →

We are excited to announce that BMHT has been awarded a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for a new project: “Routed”. Made possible by money raised by National Lottery players, the project focuses on capturing and celebrating the … Continue reading →

Because of the wonderful BMHT supporters, Barnsley Museums have been able to put together physical activity packs for some of our local vulnerable people, who may be without internet and are isolated during this difficult time. The packs included a … Continue reading →

Thanks to the generous support of the National Lottery Heritage fund, secured via Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust, this project has been established to celebrate Barnsley’s rich cultural heritage. Its aim is to promote and bring together all the community … Continue reading →