Author Archives: Alex

The painters of Light and Soul drew inspiration from ancient forests and valleys, contemporary life in the landscape and the shifting light over rivers and seas.  The exhibition brings together 17 exceptional artists including Pierre-Henri de Valenciennes, Camille Corot, Rosa … Continue reading →

Cannon Hall Museum has been shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award, it was announced today. Charity Kids in Museums has run a prestigious annual award since 2004, recognising the most family friendly heritage sites in the … Continue reading →

Fusion Art Awards Explore Celebration Event Children, families, teachers and a host of very special guests joined Fusion, Barnsley’s Cultural Education Partnership, at Horizon College recently for an inspiring evening to celebrate the artistic talents and achievements of Barnsley’s children and young … Continue reading →

Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust has secured £30,000 for the Outside the Box project, generously granted by The Foyle Foundation.  It will provide accessible, affordable, curriculum-based arts and heritage activities at Barnsley Museums for schools and families struggling with the … Continue reading →

Everyone had a great time at the Experience Barnsley birthday party on 27th June, marking 10 years since the museum opened its doors to the public. Cake was eaten, a giant birthday card signed and we enjoyed some fabulous new short … Continue reading →

As part of Experience Barnsley’s 10th-anniversary celebrations on Tuesday, 27 June, the award-winning museum is auctioning off a stunning piece of artwork. People will have the opportunity to own a life-sized model of Tutankhamun’s sarcophagus.  Created by artist Amanda Stoner, … Continue reading →

We first visited Experience Barnsley for my 21st (again) birthday in 2018, specifically to see the God’s Land in God’s County exhibition there. It included selected objects from Museums across Yorkshire which highlighted fascinating connections between Ancient Egypt and our county … Continue reading →

Many exhibitions have filled the temporary space at Experience Barnsley since it opened its doors in 2013, from the first major one when the Romans invaded to the current Tailor Made in Barnsley which has seen McLintock the Mouse take … Continue reading →

Experience Barnsley, based in Barnsley Town Hall, marks its first decade in June with a huge party for the community featuring a massive birthday card, cake, giant replica cardboard cut-out of the Town Hall and a very special auction.  Everyone … Continue reading →

Two sculptures by Barnsley-born artist, Graham Ibbeson, have been installed in the Cooper Gallery Garden. The stunning bronze pieces, one of which measures over eight feet high, are a perfect addition to the relaxing setting of the Gallery’s Garden and … Continue reading →