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New exhibition at Barnsley’s Cooper Gallery welcomes all four seasons indoors
14th January 2025
Co-Curated with Action for Autism Barnsley Barnsley’s Cooper Gallery is delighted to announce the upcoming exhibition, “Four Seasons in One Day,” co-curated with the Action for Autism Barnsley group (AfAB). This unique, free exhibition will be held from Saturday 18 … Continue reading
Stories of Childhood: a new exhibition at Experience Barnsley Museum
Explore, reminisce and play! From christenings to cricket, samplers to school hats, toys and teddies, discover over a hundred years of growing up in Barnsley. This free exhibition will be open in Experience Barnsley from Sat 8 Feb 2025 to … Continue reading
Sharing Family Memories of a Special Place
This year, the Archive Volunteers at Wentworth Castle Gardens have been privileged to meet several descendants of people who lived and worked on the estate, through our ‘Open Archive’ mornings. These were held on site every couple of months, with … Continue reading
An update on building works at Cannon Hall Museum and Elsecar Heritage Centre
We’re pleased to share that the works to Cannon Hall’s roof are making excellent progress and are on track to be completed by the spring. This timing aligns perfectly with plans to re-open the hall for the new season, welcoming … Continue reading
Making the most of winter
There are plenty of opportunities to explore Wentworth Castle Gardens differently throughout the winter months. Upcoming events include: Tea, Talk and Treat: Revealing footsteps of the past – Thursday 23 January 1.30 pm – 3pm Join National Trust archaeologist, Mark … Continue reading
New Gawber Hall documents received in Barnsley Archives
Researchers can now find out more about the story and history of Gawber Hall, which was situated to the west of Barnsley, following the donation of a collection of title deeds relating to the property, the earliest of which dates … Continue reading
Year 5 Carlton Primary Academy Takeover Day at Cannon Hall
10th December 2024
As part of the Festival of Joy, Fusion partnered with Barnsley Museums Learning Team and took part in the Kids in Museums’ Takeover Day. For one day only, Cannon Hall Museum, Park & Gardens was in the hands of 41 … Continue reading
New film celebrates rediscovered 90-year-old Christmas carol
Barnsley Museums and Fusion, Barnsley’s Cultural Education Partnership, are thrilled to announce an exciting new campaign, centred around a short film for the recently uncovered local carol “Christmas Eve”. The new film, celebrating the carol, engaged the local community and … Continue reading
Celebrate Christmas with Barnsley Museums
Celebrate the festive season at Elsecar After Hours! On Friday 13th December from 3:00pm to 7:00pm, enjoy a fun-filled evening with festive stalls, live music, children’s rides, and tasty treats. It’s the perfect opportunity to shop for unique gifts, soak … Continue reading
Elsecar Heritage Centre – Visitor Centre Consultation
The Elsecar Visitor Centre is being revamped early next year and we would like your feedback on the current space and what you might like to see in the future! If you would like to answer any of the questions … Continue reading
Heritage Skill of Hedge Laying at Wentworth Castle Gardens
A Master craftsman recently spent two days with our Ranger team in the parkland. Jaspar came to pass on his knowledge of the traditional skill of hedge laying. The Ranger team and their volunteers have now acquired a sufficient level … Continue reading
New Stock at Barnsley Museums Shops!
The shops at each of the Barnsley Museums sites are brimming with festive delights, from unique gifts to seasonal treats – perfect for ticking off your Christmas list! Don’t miss the chance to find something truly special this festive season. … Continue reading
Cannon Hall Museum, Park & Gardens – Volunteer Consultation
Are you keen on expressing your thoughts about volunteering at Cannon Hall Museum, Park & Gardens? At Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust, we are eager to gather feedback from individuals regarding the volunteering programme at Cannon Hall Museum, and we … Continue reading
Taylor’s of Wombwell – Christmas Pantomime Posters
Two festive posters by Taylor’s Printers of Wombwell have recently been accessioned into the Barnsley Museums’ collection. Taylor’s of Wombwell started in the 1890’s in the village of Wombwell. The founder Albert Taylor, ran the business with his two sons, … Continue reading
Elsecar Heritage Centre wins Prestigious Award
We are really excited to share that the Sensory tour developed during the Elsecar Building Bridges project has won the Emerging Cultural Project award at the Research Impact and Engagement Awards at the University of Leeds. Working in collaboration with … Continue reading
Historic Worsbrough Mill Secures Essential Funding for Repairs
13th November 2024
Barnsley’s iconic Worsbrough Mill will celebrate its 400th birthday with the greatest gift - funding has been secured to save it after a £40,000 appeal by Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust (BMHT). The ancient water mill ground to halt because … Continue reading
Pop up Culture Cafe hosted by the Feels Like Home group
With support from AIM Connected Communities funding, Barnsley Museum’s Feels Like Home group are having a Food Sharing event at Hope House on Blucher Street on Sat 16th November 2024. As a response to the social unrest felt in towns … Continue reading
A Very Victorian Christmas at Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens
Explore Christmas past in this gorgeous country house, with its beautiful ballroom, library and dining room all bedecked for Christmas – and the best news is that it is absolutely free to enter! Whilst there, take a peep at the … Continue reading
Community Toy Swap at Wentworth Castle Gardens and Experience Barnsley
Thinking of having a clear out ahead of Christmas? Or are the kids fed up of their old toys and would like to exchange them for something different and exciting? Bring along pre-loved toys that your children have grown out … Continue reading
Barnsley Oaks Drawing acquired by the Trust for the Barnsley Museums Collection
A colourised drawing depicting England’s worst ever mining disaster has been purchased by the Trust on behalf of Barnsley Archives and Local Studies. The Oaks disaster happened between the 12th and 13th December 1866. A series of explosions caused by … Continue reading
Carlton Primary Takeover Cannon Hall as part of Fusion’s Festival of Joy
As part of Fusion’s Festival of Joy, Barnsley Museums will be handing over the keys to Cannon Hall (temporarily!) to Carlton Primary School’s Year 5 class as they take over the site for Kids in Museums Takeover Day. For Friday … Continue reading
Barnsley Bright Nights festival returns this November
Barnsley’s dazzling Bright Nights Festival returns to the town centre this November with two nights of free family entertainment. The fun starts from 5pm on Friday 22 November with “The Barnsley Carol”. The frontage of Cineworld will be transformed with … Continue reading
Sam Sherborne: Softening the blow stories told with fire and steel
Sam Sherborne is an artist blacksmith and the winner of the prestigious South Yorkshire wide open art competition, The Cooper Prize. Sam previously taught art and design technology to young people, but now works from his forge in a converted … Continue reading
The Barnsley Christmas Carol by Arthur Godfrey
Last year, Barnsley Museums found a Christmas carol, published in the Barnsley Chronicle in 1933, by Arthur Godfrey a Barnsley bottle maker. The discovery was made in the Archives Discovery Centre while researching the opening of the town hall in December … Continue reading
Activities Available at Local Libraries
24th October 2024
Did you know that Barnsley Libraries host a range of regular activities for adults? There are IT sessions to help you get online, job clubs to offer support searching and applying for work, social groups if you’d like to pop … Continue reading
