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Cannon Hall North Range Glass
13th May 2021
Cannon Hall is a superb example of a Georgian Estate and the North Range Glass is one of the oldest glass houses in the walled garden. There have been multiple stages of construction, starting in the 1790’s, with alterations in … Continue reading
Barnsley Museums to re-open 17th May
11th May 2021
Barnsley Museums are looking forward to opening their doors to you all once again next week – it’s been far too long. Experience Barnsley and The Cooper Gallery will open on Monday 17th May, and Cannon Hall Museum will throw … Continue reading
Museums and Heritage 2021 Awards Shortlist
10th May 2021
It’s fabulous to hear that Barnsley Museums have been shortlisted for the Museums and Heritage Awards 2021 in the ‘Best Use of Digital’ category for their response to the Covid pandemic. The other nominees are the British Museum, London Transport … Continue reading
Newcomen Beam Engine – Elsecar Heritage Centre
7th May 2021
The Newcomen Beam Engine is one of South Yorkshire’s finest surviving legacies of the Industrial Revolution. Built in 1795 the Engine was designed to extract water from Elsecar New Colliery to allow the exploration of deeper coal seams. The Beam … Continue reading
The Stone Head Mystery
5th May 2021
The Collections Team are currently investigating a mystery stone head in the collections at Experience Barnsley. This was found on the grounds of Holyrood Catholic Church, Barnsley. The team are checking against an archive made in the 1960s by Sidney … Continue reading
Wild at Worsbrough
3rd May 2021
Wild at Worsbrough is an exciting programme of events that will run from May to September and showcase all that Worsbrough Mill and Country Park has to offer. Discover everything from our vast array of wildlife, plants and biodiversity, opportunities … Continue reading
The Collections Trust Award
12th April 2021
The Collections Trust Award highlights the often-unsung achievements of those who manage the collections that lie at the heart of all museums. This year’s Collections Trust conference will take place online on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 October 2021. This … Continue reading
Worsbrough Mill – Orchard Planting
8th April 2021
It’s been another busy week for the team on-site at Worsbrough Mill Museum and Country Park with the creation of a new orchard. Jenny, Catherine and Amber got stuck in and planted 17 new trees. They planted varieties that are … Continue reading
Co-Op Local Community Fund
7th April 2021
We’re delighted to announce that we have received an initial payment from the Co-Op Local Community Fund of £829.95. This will be used to provided resources for the local volunteers at Worsbrough Mill and Country Park and to improve outdoor … Continue reading
Boating returns to Cannon Hall
We’re very excited to announce that boating has returned to Cannon Hall Lakes this spring after an absence of over 70 years! The first cascade was completed in 1756 to a design by Richard Wood and created 3 lakes for … Continue reading
Cannon Hall Cottages – A New Lease of Life
5th April 2021
As part of the Parks for People project, some of the stable courtyard buildings have had a complete makeover to create 2 lovely cottages that are now available for letting to raise vital funds to help preserve Cannon Hall Museum, … Continue reading
Cooper Gallery Jigsaws
We know that many of you from all corners of the world have enjoyed doing the Cooper Gallery on-line jigsaws during lockdown. For those who also like to do a jigsaw in the flesh, we have a limited number of … Continue reading
Cooper Prize 2021
1st April 2021
The Cooper Prize 2021 is a competition that celebrates artists who were born, live or work in South Yorkshire, and this year attracted more than 380 entries. The results of the competition were announced live on-line last month, and the … Continue reading
Share Precious Memories of Cannon Hall
10th March 2021
Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens, one of Yorkshire’s favourite visitor destinations for over 60 years, is asking people to share their memories of visits, happy times, favourite places and events they remember, so the Hall can share them with … Continue reading
Barnsley Museums Reopening Plans
9th March 2021
Barnsley Museums and galleries will remain closed until Monday, 17 May (dependent on national guidance) following the government’s announcement about continued national restrictions. This includes: * The Cooper Gallery* Cannon Hall Museum* Experience Barnsley Museum (also opening on Monday, 17 … Continue reading
Colour Forms art Installation at Wentworth Castle Gardens
8th March 2021
An art installation inspired by a woman who pioneered the use of vaccines exactly 300 years ago, is to be unveiled in Wentworth Castle Gardens. The artwork, by Yorkshire collaborators Lenny and Whale – who BMHT have previously had the … Continue reading
Hear My Voice Barnsley – Poetry Competition 2020
It’s World Poetry Day on 21st March, and we will be revealing which entries to the Hear My Voice Poetry Competition 2020 will be included in our anthology, due out later in the spring. Our wonderful Poet in Lockdown, Ian … Continue reading
Hear My Voice – Message in a Bottle
4th March 2021
Hear my Voice Barnsley is a project close to our hearts here at Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust, we have previously supported the effort with fundraising. They have recently launched their Message in a Bottle campaign. Message in a bottle … Continue reading
Cooper Prize 2021
3rd March 2021
Shortlisting has now taken place for the Cooper Prize 2021. Judges had the arduous task of shortlisting artists from over 360 entries of which the quality was outstanding. A rigorous and robust online scoring mechanism was designed to allow the … Continue reading
New Bird Screen at Worsbrough Country Park
1st March 2021
Artists in Lockdown (#Artistsinlockdown) is a project delivered by Discover Dearne (part of Barnsley Museums) which brings back together three local artists, Patrick Murphy, Louise Wright and Dan Jones (pictured) and an artist partnership of Hayley Youell, James Lockey and Andy … Continue reading
Barnsley Council shortlisted For Hearts for The Arts Awards 2021
4th February 2021
We are delighted to share the fantastic news that Barnsley Museums: Families in Lockdown has been nominated for the Hearts for The Arts Awards 2021, Best Arts Project!
Parks for People
3rd February 2021
Restoring the glory and revealing the secrets at Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens.
Co-op Local Community Fund
The Co-op Local Community Fund supports projects across the UK that Co-op members care about. Our proposal was to fund the provision of tools and supplies for the volunteers at Worsbrough Mill.
Rare volume of maps return back to Barnsley
2nd February 2021
Barnsley Archives and Local Studies has seen the return of some rare maps. With the help of Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust, Barnsley Archives and Local Studies have successfully purchased a volume of fifteen rare hand drawn Barnsley maps dating back to 1800.
‘Barnsley Museums Makes’ Winter and February Half Term Editions – Care packs
1st February 2021
Barnsley Museum to create care packs for children and families in the local area. Each pack is full of stimulating activities and materials intended to support learning and wellbeing amongst children and families.
