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A joint project by Barnsley Museums and Heritage Doncaster has received generous funding from the Association of Independent Museums Connected Communities fund.  The project will offer free arts and heritage activities for older people who are lonely or isolated in … Continue reading →

Check out the latest “What’s On” guide highlighting what’s going on from May to August 2024 across the Barnsley borough. Don’t miss out on the wide variety of activities happening across our five museum sites including: Download the May – August 2024 … Continue reading →

The World of Brian Wildsmith: a new exhibition of art and illustrations will enchant children and parents alike. World-renowned children’s book author and illustrator Brian Wildsmith will be celebrated through a season of exhibitions spanning two of Barnsley Museums fantastic … Continue reading →

The Cooper Gallery has launched a new interactive digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and cultural app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies.  The Bloomberg Connects app, available for download from Google Play or the App Store, makes the gallery and its … Continue reading →

Imitation of Life is an exhibition of multi-discipline prints of plant life and natural forms based on biomimicry created by Barnsley College UAL L3 Creative Practice Diploma students. The exhibition is an annual event which takes place in the Sadler … Continue reading →

Conservation works on historic shopfronts have uncovered hidden traces of past businesses. As part of the Eldon Street High Street Heritage Action Zone (HAZ), major conservation works have been taking place at 32-38 Eldon Street, a historic street in Barnsley … Continue reading →

Egyptology professor puts a spotlight on Bradford and the wider Yorkshire area, revealing their links to Ancient Egypt ‘Resurrecting Ancient Egypt: A Monumental Yorkshire Journey’ will soon be on display in the Holding Space Gallery, John Street, Saltaire, Bradford. The … Continue reading →

Barnsley Archives and Local Studies have an ongoing conservation programme to ensure that the 4000 collections in their custody can still be safely used by researchers many years, decades and centuries from now. This programme is a crucial part of … Continue reading →

Worsbrough Mill has secured funding of £244,111 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to celebrate its unique industrial heritage and future proof its history through new volunteering opportunities, community engagement, and creative commissions.    Worsbrough Mill is a working 17th-century water … Continue reading →

Barnsley Museums will mark the 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike, one of the most significant episodes in Barnsley and Britain’s history, with a year-long programme of events and activity which launched on Wednesday, 6 March 2024.  The programme will … Continue reading →