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A stunning piece of artwork, part of the Cooper Gallery’s outstanding collection, has been revealed as the work of an important Barnsley-born artist, Brenda Bury. For many years the painting – referred to as ‘Colonel Rowland Addy’ – remained quite … Continue reading →

A new extra{ordinary} exhibition rolled into the Cooper Gallery on Saturday, 19 February and is set to raise smiles with visitors. The national touring exhibition of over 100 colour photographs perfectly captures the quirks and humour of life in 21st Century … Continue reading →

With the help of funds from the Wolfson Foundation and the National Heritage Lottery Fund, a derelict building in Cannon Hall’s walled garden has been transformed into a modern and exciting learning space. The North Range was the first building … Continue reading →

A recently uncovered masterpiece from the workshop of world renowned artist, Sir Anthony van Dyck,   17th-century Flemish court painter to King Charles I, will soon be on display in Cannon Hall Museum. The stunning painting has a fascinating history, with … Continue reading →

Barnsley is famous for its heritage. It’s packed with stunning historic buildings and locations, but are there some that people can help protect? The South Yorkshire Local Heritage List is a register of heritage assets that contribute to the distinctiveness … Continue reading →

Words by the Poet Laureate have been immortalised in neon lights in a project to restore part of the centre of Barnsley. The Sunset Neon artwork features a line from a specially written poem by Simon Armitage. But, instead of … Continue reading →

A stunning oil painting by John Atkinson Grimshaw has been allocated by HM Government to the fine art collection at the Cooper Gallery in Barnsley.  The painting was transferred to the nation in lieu of Inheritance Tax under the Acceptance … Continue reading →

Please see details for all activities being held at our wonderful venues for the half term break.

Barnsley Museums is looking for volunteers to support the work of their six attractions and people can get involved in lots of different ways. The new volunteers will join a dedicated team who support the museums in everything from gardening, … Continue reading →

The Pushing Paper exhibition is in its final few weeks so make sure to visit before February 5th if you’d like to see the drawings of artists including David Hockney, Tracey Emin, Grayson Perry and Anish Kapoor. Here are some … Continue reading →