Category Archives: News

The Grasslands Project was inspired by THE HERDS (www.theherds.org), a groundbreaking public art and climate initiative brought to life by the team behind Little Amal. Lifesize puppets of animals journeyed through cities on a 20,000km journey from the Congo Basin … Continue reading →

Barnsley Libraries and Barnsley Museums have recently been recognised as places of sanctuary and were presented with the Libraries of Sanctuary and Museum of Sanctuary awards. These awards are a fantastic achievement for their teams and recognise the support  offered … Continue reading →

Barnsley Museums is thrilled to announce a historic achievement, welcoming two million visitors in 2024-25. This is the first time, in the council’s records, that the Museums service has reached this number in a year. It beats last year’s 1.9 … Continue reading →

What do Prime Ministers Winston Churchill and Clement Attlee, French President Emile Loubet and Swedish screen legend Greta Garbo all have in common?  The answer is that they all get a mention in the brand-new catalogue of the historic records … Continue reading →

Dearne e-gaming tournament  Fusion is leading the Dearne Youth Legacy Project, building on the success of Heart of the Wood and Storying Goldthorpe (https://www.barnsley-museums.com/projects/storying-barnsley/heart-of-the-wood). The project is using research and testing through pilot engagement activity to develop and consolidate thinking … Continue reading →

Looking to get creative?  Every Wednesday in June, from 10am until 12pm, in the Sadler Room at the Cooper Gallery, you can make your own masterpiece with artists Sally Philburn and Julia Woodhall.  Create different types of artwork in a … Continue reading →

One of the most popular items on display at Cannon Hall Museum is ‘Little John’s’ bow.  According to Spencer Stanhope family tradition, this longbow belonged to Little John, the legendary tall man from Robin Hood’s band of ‘merry men’ in … Continue reading →

If you’re interested in the latest exhibitions but cannot get to see them in person, did you know that you can now view them online?  Christy Keeney: Formed and Reformed at Cannon Hall and Barnsley in Sight: Leeds Fine Artists … Continue reading →

A brand-new summer art installation created by local artists Jo Veal, Patrick Amber and the local community will be arriving at Wentworth Castle Gardens this summer.  Inspired by The HERDS project, a groundbreaking public art and climate initiative, and our … Continue reading →

Worsbrough Mill Museum and Country Park are continuing the celebrations of its 400-year anniversary with an action-packed programme of family-friendly activities on Saturday, 10 May, as part of National Mills Weekend.  National Mills Weekend is an annual event where visitors … Continue reading →