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To celebrate the art and legacy of John Roddam Spencer Stanhope,   Hoylandswaine Arts Group, with support from Barnsley Museums, is hosting a very special event at Penistone Paramount on Sunday, 8 March at 13:00.  This unique occasion celebrates the life and work of this distinguished local artist from Cannon Hall, … Continue reading →

John Ledger: Straight A’s is on display at The Cooper Gallery until 11 April 2026, showcasing the bold and distinctive work of the Barnsley-born artist.  The exhibition brings together a powerful collection of Ledger’s text-based works, known for their striking colour palettes and confident, graphic style. … Continue reading →

Looking for ways to keep curious minds and creative hands busy this February half term? From art trails and crafty drop-ins to hands-on workshops and heritage-inspired fun, there’s plenty happening across Barnsley for children and families to enjoy – all with free activities included.  … Continue reading →

2025 was a very exciting year for Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust as it was the year we celebrated our 10th anniversary, and an event was held at Barnsley College to celebrate this milestone.  2025 has been another successful year for the Trust, … Continue reading →

The very popular pre-loved bookshop reopened at Cannon Hall in October and is raising vital funds to support Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens.  The bookshop has been so popular over the Christmas period that some of the shelves are looking a bit empty, so we … Continue reading →

Barnsley Civic Trust, in partnership with Barnsley Archives and Local Studies, will be hosting a talk by sculptor Graham Ibbeson MBE and author Ronnie Steele in the Council Chamber at Barnsley Town Hall on Thursday 29th January @ 6.30pm.  Born in Barnsley, South Yorkshire Graham Ibbeson MBE has been a professional sculptor since graduating from the Royal College … Continue reading →

Calling all grown-ups with children under 5!   Are you looking for a free, exciting and creative opportunity to spend quality time with your child?   Mini Wonders is an engaging 8-week course to be held at Worsbrough Mill, and is designed to build relationships between children and their caregivers. If you’d like to learn … Continue reading →

Just Us are proud to announce their new exhibition ‘Expressing the Walls in My Mind’, created in collaboration with young people, artist Tony Wade, and with support from Barnsley Civic. The exhibition will take place in The Cooper Gallery’s Sadler Room from Saturday 17 January to Saturday 21 March 2026.    … Continue reading →

Volunteering can be a brilliant way to meet people, learn new skills and support a great cause. Barnsley Museums have an amazing army of volunteers across all their sites, and the Trust is very proud to have been able to secure funding to support them over … Continue reading →