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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 →

There have been some remarkable new discoveries uncovered about Elsecar Heritage Centre! Historic England have recently launched a new report on Elsecar, as part of the Elsecar Heritage Action Zone, a successful three-year partnership with Barnsley Museums. The report has … Continue reading →

Thanks to the continuing support of BMHT donors, we have been able to add new items of local interest to the museum collection. These new items will be on display soon at Experience Barnsley, which is dedicated to sharing the … Continue reading →

The support of BMHT supporters along with funding from Arts Council has enabled the very successful transformation of the Cooper Gallery over the last three years. The empty cottage at the rear of the gallery has been converted into artist … Continue reading →

Have your Will drawn up without spending a penny (in partnership with Heseltine, Bray & Welsh Solicitors) At the Cooper Gallery on Thursday 05 March at 2pm Join us for a curator-led tour of the Cooper Gallery to learn more … Continue reading →