Category Archives: News

Thousands of museum visitors in Barnsley have been transported to a magical world inspired by Tolkien over recent weeks, providing a footfall boost in the town centre.  The Magic of Middle-earth exhibition can be seen at Experience Barnsley – the award-winning museum … Continue reading →

Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust have supported a number of conservation projects at Cannon Hall Museum over the last few months.  The latest item to be returned after conservation is a cocuswood cabinet dating to the 1670s.  Cabinets on stands like … Continue reading →

South Yorkshire artists have been celebrated at a special awards ceremony to announce this year’s winners of The Cooper Prize. The competition, which attracted more than 420 entries, celebrates artists of all ages who were born, live or work in the county. Prizes … Continue reading →

Over the next few months, the Eldon Street HSHAZ has some brilliant community events coming up inspired by the historic buildings, colourful characters and surprising stories of this very special street.  Meet us down on Eldon Street for the Bright Nights Parade … Continue reading →

You may have heard that Cannon Hall Museum was shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award earlier in the year as Best Accessible Museum. It’s the second year running that Barnsley Museums have been shortlisted, coming out … Continue reading →

It’s absolutely wonderful news that the Light Lines installation was reinstalled in Churchfields in time for this year’s remembrance weekend. The stunning artwork which commemorates the 300 Barnsley men who lost their lives on the first day of the Battle … Continue reading →

Give your little one’s the opportunity to be creative at some of our wonderful events happening this coming half term across the Barnsley Museum sites: See the flyer for full details and book now to avoid disappointment!

A historic tapestry, part of the Cannon Hall Museum Collection, has been conserved with the aid of a grant from the AIM Pilgrim Trust Conservation Scheme and with the help of donations and a gift in a will from the … Continue reading →

Worsbrough Mill and Country Park is delighted to announce that it has received the Sandford Award for Heritage Learning. The award is in recognition of its high-quality learning opportunities and outstanding audience engagement.  Judges were particularly impressed by the team’s … Continue reading →