Latest News
The Transformation of the Cooper Gallery
4th February 2020
The donations of BMHT supporters have helped the successful transformation of The Cooper Gallery which includes a stunning new tearooms and artist studios.
Where There’s a Will There’s a Way
31st January 2020
Join us for a curator-led tour of the Cooper Gallery and get some free expert advice about the all-important step of making a Will.
Barnsley Family Hope to Inspire Others In Memory of Their Mum
6th January 2020
The family of proud Barnsley woman Kath Scarfe decided to make a special memorial donation in her name to help preserve the town's heritage.
Second World War: Barnsley’s Story
2nd January 2020
Barnsley Museums have had a very successful few months of programmes themed around World War Two: Barnsley’s Story, some events are still open.
Working in Partnership with Barnsley College
10th December 2019
Find out more about BMHT's brand new Trustee Liz Leek and her aim to provide opportunities to young people through BMHT's work.
Get To Know The Trustees: John Hamshere
6th November 2019
Find out more about BMHT Trustee John Hamshere and what drives his passion for Barnsley's museums and heritage sites.
Transforming Eldon Street and The Civic
18th September 2019
£2m funding has been secured towards transforming Eldon Street and refurbishing The Civic.
FUSION Arts Award Celebration Event
30th August 2019
A celebration of children’s work towards Horizon's Arts Award as part of the Barnsley Cultural Education Partnership.
Wentworth Castle Gardens Reopened
2nd August 2019
The reopening of the Grade I listed park and gardens is helping to provide meaningful participation opportunities for people to discover how our heritage sites are relevant to their lives.
Worsbrough Mill enhanced through social action project
20th July 2019
BMHT have secured a grant allowing Worsbrough Mill to run a social action project to bring a new lease of life to the venue.
Kapow! Celebrating Barnsley’s Comic Book Heroes
30th May 2019
A celebration of the artwork and Barnsley-born artists behind some of our best-loved comic book superheroes.
Restoring the Glory, Revealing the Secrets
9th May 2019
The latest exciting update on the restoration of the Cannon Hall park and gardens.
‘Barnsley Heritage Connects’ project receives funding
10th April 2019
Sharon Sutton, project manager at Parks for People, provides an update on the restoration works at Cannon Hall Museum, Park & Gardens.
Parks for People project update
14th March 2019
Sharon Sutton, project manager at Parks for People, provides an update on the restoration works at Cannon Hall Museum, Park & Gardens.
New timepiece for Experience Barnsley Museum
11th March 2019
One of only three clocking-in clocks used by miners at Barnsley Main Colliery has been acquired for Experience Barnsley Museum.
Barnsley Cares project supports people in the care sector
12th February 2019
The ‘Barnsley Cares’ project run by Barnsley Museums aims to connect more people with their heritage out in the community.
New research project to record forgotten World War Two houses
Barnsley Museums is supporting an exciting new research project to record a row of forgotten Second World War houses that once stood on Millhouses Street in Milton, Hoyland.
Can you support our local Co-op cause?
31st January 2019
We need your help to bring volunteers together from the Worsbrough Community to help take care of the Country Park.
An action-packed year at Barnsley Museums
23rd January 2019
2019 is set to be another exciting year at Barnsley Museums. Take a look at the exhibitions and activities planned for the next few months.
Cannon Hall Museum Park & Gardens receives funding to showcase collections
Cannon Hall Museum Park & Gardens has been awarded £60,000 from the DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund 2018-20 to showcase wonderful pieces of pottery by acclaimed artists.
Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year comes to the Cooper Gallery
7th December 2018
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing, the Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2018 exhibition will tour for the first in its history - first stopping at the Cooper Gallery.
Why become a Barnsley Museums volunteer?
6th December 2018
People often ask why volunteer? What do you get out of it? On average, Barnsley Museums volunteers put in 10,000 hours annually. Read on for our latest volunteering opportunities.
Experience Christmas at Barnsley Museums
28th November 2018
There are lots of activities happening across Barnsley Museums' heritage attractions this festive season.
Cracking Ceramics!
14th November 2018
Young people in Barnsley are being given the opportunity to develop their creative and digital skills.
Discovering nature at Worsbrough Country Park
7th November 2018
We are pleased to announce that new learning resources are being developed to encourage families to go outdoors and connect to nature at Worsbrough Mill & Country Park in Barnsley.
