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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.
Conservation Fund
13th January 2021
We have recently funded an exciting restoration project of Victorian clothing , an 18th century chair and the most beautiful ceramic tile designed by AWN Pugin (1812-1852) the Gothic architect who designed the interiors of the Houses of Parliament.
Barnsley Museums- Important Update
4th January 2021
Following the government’s announcement on the new national restrictions, we would like to inform all visitors that the Museums and inside spaces will remain closed until Monday, 22 February 2021.
Wise Words – Poet in Lockdown
1st January 2021
Our wonderfully talented Trustee Ian McMillan, famed for his regular appearances on BBC Radio 3, has used his wise words as a writer to create a unique book to help raise funds for BMHT. He wrote sonnets about the UK … Continue reading
Exclusive Cannon Hall 2021 Campaign
24th November 2020
Here at BMHT we have teamed up with Cannon Hall to create a campaign to welcome new beginnings for 2021.
Enjoy a slice of 80s heaven on Barnsley Museums latest virtual tour
23rd November 2020
Although the doors to Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre may be closed for a little while, visitors can still enjoy a slice of 80s heaven on a live virtual tour with Matt Fox, creator of the exhibition ‘I Grew Up in the 80s’.
Routed – Stories from Barnsley
19th November 2020
The ‘Routed’ project will collect stories and memories of Barnsley Town Centre and share them in an exhibition in Experience Barnsley.
Worsbrough Mill Youth Action Volunteers Win Prestigious Award
8th October 2020
Worsbrough Mill Youth Action Volunteers have been named Volunteers of the Year at the Museums + Heritage Awards.
New Funding Received to Provide a Further 1,200 Care Packs
7th October 2020
BMHT has secured £30,000 of funding from HM Government in partnership with the National Lottery Community Fund to provide a further 1,200 care packs across the Borough.
Emergency Funding Secured
10th August 2020
BMHT has been successful in securing emergency funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This project will specifically target Covid19 issues and challenges over a four-month period between July and October 2020.
National Lottery Grant Awarded for New Project: “Routed”
7th July 2020
BMHT has been awarded a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for a new project: “Routed”. Made possible by money raised by National Lottery players.
Bringing a Smile During This Isolating Time
10th June 2020
Because of the wonderful BMHT supporters, Barnsley Museums have been able to put together physical activity packs for some of our local vulnerable people, who may be without internet and are isolated during this difficult time.
Connecting Barnsley’s Heritage
8th April 2020
Thanks to the generous support of the National Lottery Heritage fund, secured via Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust, the Barnsley Heritage Connects project has been established to celebrate Barnsley’s rich cultural heritage.
Elsecar Heritage Centre’s Historic Past
10th March 2020
There have been some remarkable new discoveries uncovered about Elsecar Heritage Centre in a recent report compiled by Elsecar Heritage Action Zone.
New On Display at Experience Barnsley
6th March 2020
Thanks to the continuing support of BMHT donors, we have been able to add new items of local interest to the museum collection.
