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We Need Your Help!

We’re delighted to have been chosen to benefit from the Co-op Local Community Fund to help us create a fabulous nature-themed play area in a newly created, fully accessible space – the Worsbrough Waggonway Glade. We would like to turn the … Continue reading

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Community Toy Swap @ The Glassworks

Barnsley Museums have teamed up with the National Trust to host a community toy swap to help people with the cost of Christmas. The event will take place at the Glassworks museum on 8th and 9th December. Residents are being encouraged to … Continue reading

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Funding Secured!

Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust have secured funding of £10,000 to help conserve a stunning 17th Century Tapestry, ‘The Judgement of Paris.’ Depicting a story from Greek mythology, the artwork was one of the first items accessioned into the museum’s … Continue reading

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What Would You Like to See In Our Future Newsletters?

We would love to hear what content you would like us to include in our newsletters in the future and have compiled a short survey. Click here to complete the survey. As a thank you for completing it, you will … Continue reading

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Art & Well-being in the Walled Garden @ Cannon Hall

Throughout the summer and autumn, the North Range Glasshouse in the beautiful Walled Garden at Cannon Hall has been host to Green Social Prescribing Art and Well-Being Courses. These were funded via a grant obtained by the Trust from South … Continue reading

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Shortlisted For a Fantastic Families Award

Family Arts Campaign have announced those who have made an outstanding contribution to family and age friendly arts and culture in 2021-22 Barnsley Museums are pleased to announce that they have been shortlisted for a Fantastic for Families Award.  The … Continue reading

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The Eldon Street Beast & Blue Plaque Trail

The Eldon Street High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) joined in with this year’s Bright Nights parade, with an amazing, illuminated puppet of the mythical Eldon Beast. The beast was created by artist Sue Walpole, working with pupils from Trinity … Continue reading

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Artisans North Art Workshops

In March 2023 there will be a series of workshops at Cannon Hall which will offer a chance for people to learn new skills directly from local artists featuring in the exhibition ‘Landscape!’ which will be on display in the … Continue reading

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Barnsley Bright Nights

Thursday 24 to Saturday 26 November, 5pm to 8.30pm Bright Nights returns to Barnsley town centre this month – with three nights of FREE illuminating events and activities to enjoy. It all starts with the Christmas Lights Switch-On in the … Continue reading

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Christmas Gift Ideas From The BMHT

Don’t let Christmas shopping leave you stressed!  We have gifts available that are a little bit different, and you can order from the comfort of your own home whilst enjoying your favourite festive tipple! Adopt a Harvest Mouse or Owl … Continue reading

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