Category Archives: News

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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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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →