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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.
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.
