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As part of their current exhibition, Park Life, Cannon Hall Museum, park and gardens will be hosting their very first Very Important Dog Day. This interactive exhibition celebrates the importance of green spaces and the many furry, four legged friends … Continue reading →

Experience Barnsley remembers those brave soldiers who fell during the Battle of the Somme through a series of talks, workshops and events. Taking place as part of the museums, Stories of the Somme exhibition, the events begin on Saturday, 1 … Continue reading →

People can now explore Barnsley Museums’ fascinating archives through a new easy to use online system. Launching on Friday, 30 September, the new online tool will allow people to browse through a wide range of historical documents all relating to … Continue reading →

As part of ‘The Joy of Sound and Vision’ project, Barnsley Archives are looking for any footage or recordings relating to the borough or people from Barnsley that may be tucked away. People who would like to get involved can … Continue reading →

Barnsley Museums have revised their opening hours, which will see an overall increase in hours opened. Cannon Hall has new seasonal opening hours, which will see the stunning Georgian Country House remain open to the public longer into the winter … Continue reading →

An exhibition of wonderfully bold and colourful artworks by Pablo Picasso will open at the Cooper Gallery on Saturday 21 January 2017. The Cooper Gallery is one of just three venues across the country to be hosting Picasso Linocuts, an … Continue reading →

Start Christmas in style with a reading of a classic Christmas tale at Cannon Hall. A Christmas Carol will be brought to life on Saturday, 26 and Sunday, 27 November in the magical setting of the Georgian Country House ballroom. … Continue reading →

One of Barnsley’s most iconic buildings will be remembered at the town’s award winning museum, Experience Barnsley. Island Corner, which meant so much to the people of the borough, holds memories for those who have worshipped, shopped, worked and socialised … Continue reading →

Barnsley Museums Heritage Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Mel Dyke and Joann Fletcher as honorary patrons of the charity. Mel Dyke, a miner’s daughter, was born and lived in Barnsley her whole life. From her 1960’s Consumer … Continue reading →

An emotional new exhibition will arrive at Experience Barnsley on Wednesday 24 August. On display until Sunday 20 November, Stories of the Somme, marks the Centenary of the First World War. It tells the story of the bloodiest battle in … Continue reading →