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Experience Barnsley has won Best Accessible Museum in the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award 2022, it was announced at an awards ceremony in London on 19 October 2022. Run by charity Kids in Museums, the national award is … Continue reading →

There is a fabulous programme of events running alongside the excellent exhibition currently showing in Experience Barnsley until 18th March 2023. Join Barnsley-born Egyptologist Professor Joann Fletcher as she personally selects her favourite subjects featured in the exhibition, whils also supporting … Continue reading →

Barnsley Museums and Barnsley Libraries have received a significant amount of funding to support cultural activities across the Borough having both secured their places as a National Portfolio Organisation for 2023 – 26. The funding is in recognition of the … Continue reading →

Experience Barnsley Museum is delighted to announce that it has received the Sandford Award for Heritage Learning. This award is in recognition of its high-quality learning opportunities as well as outstanding audience engagement. Judges were particularly impressed by the ‘dedication … Continue reading →

A stunning new artwork, installed in Worsbrough Mill Country Park, celebrates the well-loved visitor attraction’s long history of flour production and links to the growth of wheat and grain. ‘Colour Crops’ has been created by local artists, Lenny and Whale, … Continue reading →

We have lots going on across the Barnsley Museums throughout the October half term. From Light Shows, Bat Trails, Ghost Hunts, and Haunted Trails to interactive Lego Discovery sessions… there is something for everyone to have a ‘frightfully’ good time!

If you have visited the When Spencer Met Stanhope exhibition at Cannon Hall Museum, you may have noticed a painting of Jane Dutton and her daughters by Daniel Gardiner. This painting was recently conserved thanks to supporters of Barnsley Museums … Continue reading →

I know, I know – it’s only October, but some of you very organised people will already be thinking about Christmas!    Before you start shopping online, please remember to use Easyfundraising for your Christmas purchases this year. Over 6,000 shops … Continue reading →

Over the last few years – more than ever – we have all come to understand just how important it is to have a great park or green space on our doorstep. They have been a place to escape to, … Continue reading →

The Brick by Brick exhibition gathers the work of 18 artists, designers and photographers from around the world who use LEGO® bricks as their medium or inspiration. Using this simple plastic construction block as their starting point, they have created … Continue reading →