Category Archives: News

Barnsley Bright Nights

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

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Christmas Gift Ideas From The BMHT

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

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Family Friendly Museum Award Winners!

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

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The Life of Tutankhamun

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

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Arts Council Funding For Barnsley

Barnsley Museums and Barnsley Libraries have received a significant amount of funding to support cultural activities across the Borough having both secured their places as a National Portfolio Organisation for 2023 – 26. The funding is in recognition of the … Continue reading

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Experience Barnsley Museum Wins Sandford Award

Experience Barnsley Museum is delighted to announce that it has received the Sandford Award for Heritage Learning. This award is in recognition of its high-quality learning opportunities as well as outstanding audience engagement. Judges were particularly impressed by the ‘dedication … Continue reading

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A Bunch of Flours at Worsbrough Mill

A stunning new artwork, installed in Worsbrough Mill Country Park, celebrates the well-loved visitor attraction’s long history of flour production and links to the growth of wheat and grain. ‘Colour Crops’ has been created by local artists, Lenny and Whale, … Continue reading

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FANG-TASTIC BOO-SEUM Half-Term Fun

We have lots going on across the Barnsley Museums throughout the October half term. From Light Shows, Bat Trails, Ghost Hunts, and Haunted Trails to interactive Lego Discovery sessions… there is something for everyone to have a ‘frightfully’ good time!

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Appeal To Restore Valuable Painting Collection

If you have visited the When Spencer Met Stanhope exhibition at Cannon Hall Museum, you may have noticed a painting of Jane Dutton and her daughters by Daniel Gardiner. This painting was recently conserved thanks to supporters of Barnsley Museums … Continue reading

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Donate Some Christmas Cheer With Your Shopping

I know, I know – it’s only October, but some of you very organised people will already be thinking about Christmas!    Before you start shopping online, please remember to use Easyfundraising for your Christmas purchases this year. Over 6,000 shops … Continue reading

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