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Barnsley Museums have secured funding of £79,200 from Arts Council England to help develop their charitable organisation. Barnsley Museum Heritage Trust supports the work of Barnsley Museums and has an active role in fundraising for the five sites which include; … Continue reading →

Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust are proud to announce Barnsley College as the first founding Joseph Locke partner. The launch of the Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust took place in February and since then the Trust has gathered pace and … Continue reading →

Last night the trustees welcomed a museum bursting full of people to celebrate the launch of Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust. Mr Joseph Locke gathered the crowds at Experience Barnsley with a roaring welcome speech and a moving tribute to … Continue reading →

The launch of the Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust will take place in the town’s award winning museum, Experience Barnsley, on Thursday 18 February. The Trust has been established as a fundraising body for Barnsley Museums. It will not have … Continue reading →

Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust was created to ensure that Cannon Hall, Worsbrough Mill, Cooper Gallery, Elsecar Heritage Centre and Experience Barnsley are each able to continue their vital work for the community. Gift income from our Members, together with … Continue reading →

Experience Barnsley would like to see any objects relating the battle of the Somme that local residents may have. The museum, which is operated by Barnsley Council, is asking for people to come forward with possible loans, which will be … Continue reading →

Experience Barnsley will be revealing more about one of the town’s most influential and generous families at their new exhibition, Meet the Harveys. On display from Wednesday, 3 February until Wednesday, 20 April will be a history of the family, … Continue reading →