Category Archives: News

A new volunteer hub will be created at Worsbrough Mill thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund. Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust have secured £10,000 through the scheme, which will allow a space in Worsbrough Mill to be … Continue reading →

Join Markmark productions, a team of pseudo-scientific, hysterical historians revealing the unbelievable un-truths of accurately false historical fact. This project uses street-performance and outdoor arts to connect and reveal the weird and the wonderful aspects of our history. Originally a commission from Historic … Continue reading →

Samuel Coward’s Penistone Estate Plans 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 … Continue reading →

Fusion was delighted to join with Barnsley Museums to deliver Light and Soul: The Next Generation Art Competition for Schools. The competition, open to all schools in the Borough from March to May 2023, was designed in direct response to … Continue reading →

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 →