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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 →

The family of proud Barnsley woman Kath Scarfe decided to make a special memorial donation in her name to help preserve the town’s heritage. They hope it will inspire others to give similar support to Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust. … Continue reading →

Barnsley Museums have had a very successful few months of programmes themed around World War Two: Barnsley’s Story. The launch of the event brought in thousands of people and a Spitfire was placed outside the town hall to mark the … Continue reading →

We are very pleased to announce a new partnership agreement between Barnsley College and Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust. We have already been working closely together for the past three years as part of our Joseph Locke Corporate Partnership. Both … Continue reading →