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Artwork to remember soldiers at the Battle of the Somme secures permanent home
24th October 2017
The public artwork commissioned by Barnsley Council in 2016 and supported by Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust to remember the many brave soldiers who fell in the Battle of the Somme, will be on permanent display in the town centre from Saturday, 28 October.
Objects To Treasure in Barnsley
12th October 2017
Each week we reveal an object to treasure in Barnsley
Yorkshire schoolchildren uncover their Ancient Egyptian heritage
5th October 2017
We are delighted to be supporting school workshops to help Yorkshire schoolchildren learn about Ancient Egypt.
South Yorkshire business community urged to back fundraising dinner
3rd October 2017
Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust is urging business people in South Yorkshire to back our first charity fundraising dinner to help safeguard Barnsley's heritage.
Ancient Egypt comes to Yorkshire
20th July 2017
‘Gods’ Land in God’s County: Ancient Egypt in Yorkshire’ can be seen at Experience Barnsley from 22 September until January 2018.
Night at the Museum
We are delighted to announce that we will be holding an exciting and unique celebration dinner at Elsecar on 9th November.
New light cast on 19th century mining disaster
19th July 2017
An important handwritten ledger has recently been donated to Barnsley Archives relating to an earlier explosion at the colliery, in 1847.
Barnsley Museums endorsed as key organisation in Arts Council England’s National Portfolio
3rd July 2017
Barnsley Museums has received £1.8 worth of funding from Arts Council England and has secured its place as a National Portfolio Organisation for 2018 - 22.
Barnsley Museums Annual Review
14th June 2017
Over the past year Barnsley Museums has gone from strength to strength and enjoyed a number of significant successes. Read more or download Barnsley Museums Annual Review.
Changing Crimes: Uncovering Barnsley Crimes, Criminals and Law Enforcers
13th June 2017
From the historic archives of Barnsley, explore criminal tales from the Victorian era in this fascinating exhibition. Discover cases of murder, theft and furious driving.
Barnsley History Day
Join us for the annual Barnsley History Day in the Town Hall where you can visit a variety of stands to discover more about your local film shows and discover more in one of our special talks ranging from Barnsley born astronomer Marek Kukula to local authors.
Co-op Members can fund Worsbrough Family Trail
22nd May 2017
Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust has been chosen as one of the Co-op Local Community Fund charities to inspire families to explore the outdoors.
New Trustee joins the team at Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust
Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust is delighted to announce that Graham Walker has joined the charity as a Trustee.
Talk with Afternoon Tea
4th May 2017
We celebrate the life of the world renowned English author Jane Austen on the 200th Anniversary of her death.
Barnsley Museums welcomes almost 1.2 million visitors
24th April 2017
The success of Barnsley Museums continue to grow as they attract large number of visitors through an exciting events and exhibition programme, many of which are free of charge.
Barnsley debut three original exhibitions by Joann Fletcher that unlock the hidden stories of Egypt’s captivating past
Barnsley Museums will celebrate the history of Ancient Egypt this autumn as three of its five attractions host exhibitions on the theme, each designed and guest curated by Professor Joann Fletcher, award-winning Egyptologist.
We Need Your Vote
13th April 2017
We are working closely with Barnsley Archives and Barnsley Museums to to preserve some wonderful items so that they can be enjoyed by future generations.
Liverpool Biennial touring programme brings international artist Betty Woodman to the Cooper Gallery
11th April 2017
The Cooper Gallery is one of just two Yorkshire locations chosen to be part of a major new initiative by Liverpool Biennial.
What difference a year makes
23rd March 2017
Over the year the Trust has raised funds supporting significant exhibitions and events including the award-winning Somme artwork installation and a number of learning activities; and the conservation of a beautiful seascape in the Cannon Hall collection by Dutch artist Willem van de Velde called Calm.
Elsecar recognised in top ten for special heritage in England
20th March 2017
This morning, we were very proud to reveal that Elsecar has been named as one of only ten new 'Heritage Action Zones' in England.
‘Great Place’ funding awarded
16th March 2017
Barnsley Museums are extremely excited to reveal that national funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England has been granted to support a £1.4m ‘Great Place' project which will celebrate the remarkable heritage of Elsecar and Wentworth Woodhouse.
Barnsley Museums Spring Guide 2017
10th March 2017
Find out what’s happening this Spring at Barnsley Museums. Download the 2017 Spring Guide – (PDF file) Barnsley Museums Guide Spring 2017_FINAL_DRAFT_03 or pick one up next time you are in one of the venues. As well as beautiful places … Continue reading
NPS Group announced as the latest founding Joseph Locke Partner for Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust
7th March 2017
The launch of the Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust took place in 2016 and since then the Trust has gathered pace and received great support from the public and local organisations.
A belter of an exhibition is batted into Experience Barnsley
18th February 2017
Visitors were bowled over by the latest free exhibition to arrive at Experience Barnsley. 'Dickie Bird: My Life in Cricket' celebrates the life, times and achievements of one Yorkshire's most famous sportsmen.
Local school children create masterpieces as part of the Cooper Gallery Picasso exhibition
13th February 2017
Children from Cawthorne school will be one of the first groups to take part in a specifically developed activity at the Cooper Gallery, which has been inspired by their current exhibition, Picasso Linocuts.
