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Shortlisted For a Fantastic Families Award

6th December 2022
Family Arts Campaign have announced those who have made an outstanding contribution to family and age friendly arts and culture in 2021-22 Barnsley Museums are pleased to announce that they have been shortlisted for a Fantastic for Families Award.  The … Continue reading

The Eldon Street Beast & Blue Plaque Trail

The Eldon Street High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) joined in with this year’s Bright Nights parade, with an amazing, illuminated puppet of the mythical Eldon Beast. The beast was created by artist Sue Walpole, working with pupils from Trinity … Continue reading

Artisans North Art Workshops

In March 2023 there will be a series of workshops at Cannon Hall which will offer a chance for people to learn new skills directly from local artists featuring in the exhibition ‘Landscape!’ which will be on display in the … Continue reading

Barnsley Bright Nights

10th November 2022
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FANG-TASTIC BOO-SEUM Half-Term Fun

13th October 2022
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!

Brick By Brick Exhibition

The Brick by Brick exhibition gathers the work of 18 artists, designers and photographers from around the world who use LEGO® bricks as their medium or inspiration. Using this simple plastic construction block as their starting point, they have created … Continue reading

Healthy Holidays Programme

During the first two weeks of August, the Barnsley Museums Learning team piloted two summer clubs commissioned by the BMBC Communities Commissioning team through DFE Funding. The first week took place at Worsbrough Mill and the second at Elsecar Heritage … Continue reading

Unique Egyptian Exhibition

With this year marking the centenary of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922, Barnsley is set to celebrate with a unique exhibition. TUT’22: the Life of Tutankhamun will open at Experience Barnsley this month to reveal why … Continue reading

De Morgan Galleries Reopen

A colourful new display has recently opened at the De Morgan Museum at Cannon Hall following a major refurbishment. The galleries have reopened with a whole host of new artwork for visitors to see. The work included explores key issues … Continue reading

Brains In A Dish

An exciting new immersive exhibition which celebrates art and science opens at Barnsley’s Cooper Gallery and The Glass Works Digital Space this October. The Brains in a Dish exhibition, which runs from October 15 2022 to January 14 2023, presents … Continue reading

Archives National Award

6th September 2022
Barnsley Archives and Local Studies are winners of the Archives and Records Association ‘Record Keeping Service’ of the year award 2022. The National award recognises the achievements by an archive, conservation or records management service over the last eighteen months. … Continue reading

Last Chance For Tickets!

An Audience with Graham Ibbeson and Paul Thwaites  8th September 6pm – 9pm To celebrate their latest exhibition ‘High Noon to Midnight,’ come along for an evening of conversation, poetry and laughter.  Hosted by our great friend and Trustee, Ian … Continue reading

Heritage Open Days September 9th to 18th

The Heritage Open Days event sees many heritage sites throw open their doors to all to visit for free, often including areas that are not usually open to the public. There are some fabulous events across the Borough between 9th and … Continue reading

Simon Armitage & The Band LYR

Tickets are on sale for a poetry performance with a difference… Poet Laureate, Simon Armitage, and the band LYR will be premiering a performance of a new an exclusive collection of poems and lyrics titled ‘Barnsley – An Unnatural History’ This … Continue reading

Pear Day At Cannon Hall on September 25th

Celebrate Cannon Hall’s world-renowned pear collection on this family fun day packed with FREE activities on September 25th 11am to 3pm.  Meet the cook in the Victorian Kitchens as she cooks up a storm with pears galore. Hunt for the … Continue reading

Discover Works Of Art As You Wander

A whole host of new artwork is on display in Worsbrough Mill Country Park, enhancing the already stunning surroundings as well as offering opportunities to relax. The new artwork includes two new benches, a selection of willow art and floral … Continue reading