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New research project to record forgotten World War Two houses
Barnsley Museums is supporting an exciting new research project to record a row of forgotten Second World War houses that once stood on Millhouses Street in Milton, Hoyland. The row of ten prefabs on Millhouses Street were built in the … Continue reading
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Can you support our local Co-op cause?
We need your help to bring volunteers together from the Worsbrough Community to help take care of the Country Park. We’re raising money through the Co-op cause to maintain the park and look after the plants and wildlife that live … Continue reading
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An action-packed year at Barnsley Museums
This year is set to be action-packed at Barnsley Museums with something for everyone to enjoy, including a variety of exhibitions, events, workshops, talks and film screenings. Pick up a What’s on Guide at one of Barnsley Museums’ five heritage … Continue reading
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Cannon Hall Museum Park & Gardens receives funding to showcase collections
Cannon Hall Museum Park & Gardens has been awarded £60,000 from the DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund 2018-20 to showcase wonderful pieces of pottery by acclaimed artists. The money will be used in conjunction with the Cracking Ceramics! project, … Continue reading
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Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year comes to the Cooper Gallery
FREE ADMISSION, DONATIONS WELCOME To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing, the Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2018 exhibition will tour for the first in its history – first stopping at the Cooper Gallery from Saturday 26 … Continue reading
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Why become a Barnsley Museums volunteer?
By Ben Marsh, Volunteer Coordinator at Barnsley Museums People often ask why volunteer? What do you get out of it? On average, Barnsley Museums volunteers put in 10,000 hours annually. From gardening and engaging visitors in five unique settings about … Continue reading
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Experience Christmas at Barnsley Museums
There are lots of activities happening across Barnsley Museums’ heritage attractions this festive season. Check them out. Remember to donate whatever you can to Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust via our donation boxes or online here.
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Cracking Ceramics!
Young people in Barnsley are being given the opportunity to develop their creative and digital skills. Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust secured £2,500 in funding from Barnsley Better Bond towards the ‘Cracking Ceramics!’ project, part of which works with looked … Continue reading
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Discovering nature at Worsbrough Country Park
We are pleased to announce that new learning resources are being developed to encourage families to go outdoors and connect to nature at Worsbrough Mill & Country Park in Barnsley. The park has received funding to develop several free learning … Continue reading
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Museums in a Box – celebrating innovation at Elsecar
As part of a pilot project during October half term, families in Barnsley will have the opportunity to try out the Elsecar ‘Museum in a Box’ before anyone else – discovering the magical machine and bringing to life the amazing … Continue reading
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