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This morning, we were very proud to reveal that Elsecar has been named as one of only ten new ‘Heritage Action Zones’ in England. This special new designation will see grant support provided and the expertise of specialists from across … Continue reading →

Barnsley Museums are extremely excited to reveal that national funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England has been granted to support a £1.4m ‘Great Place’ project which will celebrate the remarkable heritage of Elsecar and Wentworth Woodhouse. … Continue reading →

Find out what’s happening this Spring at Barnsley Museums. Download the 2017 Spring Guide – (PDF file) Barnsley Museums Guide Spring 2017_FINAL_DRAFT_03 or pick one up next time you are in one of the venues. As well as beautiful places … Continue reading →

Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust are proud to announce NPS Barnsley as a founding Joseph Locke partner. The launch of the Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust took place in 2016 and since then the Trust has gathered pace and received … Continue reading →

Visitors were bowled over by the latest free exhibition to arrive at Experience Barnsley. ‘Dickie Bird: My Life in Cricket’ celebrates the life, times and achievements of one Yorkshire’s most famous sportsmen. On display for the first time, between Saturday … Continue reading →

Children from Cawthorne school will be one of the first groups to take part in a specifically developed activity at the Cooper Gallery, which has been inspired by their current exhibition, Picasso Linocuts. On Wednesday, 15 February, the children aged … Continue reading →

A unique document, crucial to Barnsley’s past, will be on display in Experience Barnsley for the first time from Monday 30 January 2017. The 13th century Charter Roll, recording Barnsley being granted a market, is a fascinating piece of the … Continue reading →

It is hoped people will don Santa suits and take part in the first ever Barnsley Museums Heritage Trust Santa Dash on Saturday, 3 December. People of all ages are invited to take part in the 200m dash, which begins … Continue reading →

It was a memorable occasion for the Cooper Gallery this week, as His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent, KG paid a visit. His Royal Highness was there to take a guided tour of the newly extended gallery and view … Continue reading →

Talented Yorkshire artists and makers are selling unique and individually made items at an exclusive exhibition in the newly transformed Cooper Gallery until Saturday, 24 December. Up until Christmas Eve the stunning gallery space will be filled with beautiful gift … Continue reading →