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Barnsley Market Charter Roll on display at Experience Barnsley
30th January 2017
A unique document, crucial to Barnsley’s past, will be on display in Experience Barnsley for the first time from Monday 30 January 2017.
The 13th century Charter Roll, recording Barnsley being granted a market, is a fascinating piece of the town’s history.
The 13th century Charter Roll, recording Barnsley being granted a market, is a fascinating piece of the town’s history.
BARNSLEY MUSEUMS HERITAGE TRUST HOST FIRST EVER SANTA DASH
14th December 2016
It is hoped people will don Santa suits and take part in the first ever Barnsley Museums Heritage Trust Santa Dash on Saturday, 3 December.
People of all ages are invited to take part in the 200m dash, which begins at eleven am, individually or as part of a team. They can go at their own pace and in their own way. This could be walk, run, skate, scooter or wheelchair, the race is open to all.
People of all ages are invited to take part in the 200m dash, which begins at eleven am, individually or as part of a team. They can go at their own pace and in their own way. This could be walk, run, skate, scooter or wheelchair, the race is open to all.
HRH THE DUKE OF KENT KG VISITS COOPER GALLERY
It was a memorable occasion for the Cooper Gallery this week, as His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent, KG paid a visit.
His Royal Highness was there to take a guided tour of the newly extended gallery and view the Yorkshire With Love exhibition, which is running until 24 December showcasing work from Yorkshire artists and designers for sale for Christmas.
His Royal Highness was there to take a guided tour of the newly extended gallery and view the Yorkshire With Love exhibition, which is running until 24 December showcasing work from Yorkshire artists and designers for sale for Christmas.
Gifts…From Yorkshire with love
Talented Yorkshire artists and makers are selling unique and individually made items at an exclusive exhibition in the newly transformed Cooper Gallery until Saturday, 24 December.
Up until Christmas Eve the stunning gallery space will be filled with beautiful gift ideas ranging from jewellery, textiles, ceramics and wooden products to glassware, accessories and stunning photographs. It is perfect for those looking for a more relaxed shopping experience away from the hustle and bustle of the crowded high street.
Up until Christmas Eve the stunning gallery space will be filled with beautiful gift ideas ranging from jewellery, textiles, ceramics and wooden products to glassware, accessories and stunning photographs. It is perfect for those looking for a more relaxed shopping experience away from the hustle and bustle of the crowded high street.
Prepare for a scare at Worsbrough Mill this Halloween
Chilling tales of unspeakable horror will be uncovered on the Worsbrough Mill ‘Witching Hour’ interactive ghost walks.
Taking place between Friday, 28 and Monday, 31 October, those brave enough to take part will be guided around one of Barnsley’s most atmospheric sites on a spine chilling tour.
Taking place between Friday, 28 and Monday, 31 October, those brave enough to take part will be guided around one of Barnsley’s most atmospheric sites on a spine chilling tour.
Have a scarily good time at Barnsley Museums this half term
Visitors will have a frightfully good time at Barnsley Museums this half term. There will be everything from bats, baking, sketching and monster masks to lantern making, storytelling, terrifying trails and Maleficent's Halloween Ball, plus much more.
Experience Barnsley will be a hive of ghostly goings on from Monday, 24 October until Saturday, 29 October. Free activities include a spooktacular crafts such as paper pumpkins, gruesome monster masks, trick or treat baskets and Halloween storytelling.
Experience Barnsley will be a hive of ghostly goings on from Monday, 24 October until Saturday, 29 October. Free activities include a spooktacular crafts such as paper pumpkins, gruesome monster masks, trick or treat baskets and Halloween storytelling.
James Martin arrives at Elsecar
TV celebrity chef James Martin will be appearing at Elsecar’s Flavours Food Festival on Sunday, 23 October.
The spectacular one day event will see the unique historical site of Elsecar transformed into a bustling food and drinks market, offering a wide variety of tasty treats and delicious beverages.
The spectacular one day event will see the unique historical site of Elsecar transformed into a bustling food and drinks market, offering a wide variety of tasty treats and delicious beverages.
Best boots forward – Find out more about Barnsley Football Club at the towns Museum
This October half-term, visitors to Experience Barnsley will be treated to a new and exciting redisplay about Barnsley Football Club.
On display will be objects and memorabilia which reflect the clubs historic milestones, including their promotion to the Premiership in 1997 and to the Championship in 2016.
On display will be objects and memorabilia which reflect the clubs historic milestones, including their promotion to the Premiership in 1997 and to the Championship in 2016.
Cannon Hall Museum celebrates their canine visitors by holding a Very Important Dog Day
As part of their current exhibition, Park Life, Cannon Hall Museum, park and gardens will be hosting their very first Very Important Dog Day.
This interactive exhibition celebrates the importance of green spaces and the many furry, four legged friends who visit them. In honour of their doggie visitors, Cannon Hall, would like to invite them and their owners to the stunning Georgian country house on Monday, 24 October, between 11am and 3pm. Here they will be allowed into the Hall for the first time to take a peek. Those dogs attending will be one of the first to have access into the gallery space at this unique one off event.
This interactive exhibition celebrates the importance of green spaces and the many furry, four legged friends who visit them. In honour of their doggie visitors, Cannon Hall, would like to invite them and their owners to the stunning Georgian country house on Monday, 24 October, between 11am and 3pm. Here they will be allowed into the Hall for the first time to take a peek. Those dogs attending will be one of the first to have access into the gallery space at this unique one off event.
Experience Barnsley remembers the fallen in a series of events dedicated to the Somme
Experience Barnsley remembers those brave soldiers who fell during the Battle of the Somme through a series of talks, workshops and events.
Taking place as part of the museums, Stories of the Somme exhibition, the events begin on Saturday, 1 October and will run through the entirety of the exhibition, until, Monday 20 November.
Taking place as part of the museums, Stories of the Somme exhibition, the events begin on Saturday, 1 October and will run through the entirety of the exhibition, until, Monday 20 November.
Explore Barnsley’s fascinating history through new online service
People can now explore Barnsley Museums’ fascinating archives through a new easy to use online system.
Launching on Friday, 30 September, the new online tool will allow people to browse through a wide range of historical documents all relating to the borough.
Launching on Friday, 30 September, the new online tool will allow people to browse through a wide range of historical documents all relating to the borough.
Be part of Barnsley’s sound and vision
As part of ‘The Joy of Sound and Vision’ project, Barnsley Archives are looking for any footage or recordings relating to the borough or people from Barnsley that may be tucked away.
People who would like to get involved can call into the Learning Lab at Experience Barnsley, in the town hall, between 10am and 4pm on Wednesday, 5 October. Here they can bring in any films or tapes they think maybe of interest. Footage could be in a variety of formats including cine, reel to reel, VHS, or cassette tapes. Items can be copied and returned to the owner.
People who would like to get involved can call into the Learning Lab at Experience Barnsley, in the town hall, between 10am and 4pm on Wednesday, 5 October. Here they can bring in any films or tapes they think maybe of interest. Footage could be in a variety of formats including cine, reel to reel, VHS, or cassette tapes. Items can be copied and returned to the owner.
Barnsley Museums revise opening hours
Barnsley Museums have revised their opening hours, which will see an overall increase in hours opened.
Cannon Hall has new seasonal opening hours, which will see the stunning Georgian Country House remain open to the public longer into the winter months. This year the Hall will now be open Thursday and Fridays throughout winter, as well as the weekends. It will be closed for conservation works from Saturday, 24 December and reopen Sunday 22 January, a month earlier than previous years.
Cannon Hall has new seasonal opening hours, which will see the stunning Georgian Country House remain open to the public longer into the winter months. This year the Hall will now be open Thursday and Fridays throughout winter, as well as the weekends. It will be closed for conservation works from Saturday, 24 December and reopen Sunday 22 January, a month earlier than previous years.
Exhibition of ground breaking prints by Pablo Picasso soon to arrive at the Cooper Gallery
An exhibition of wonderfully bold and colourful artworks by Pablo Picasso will open at the Cooper Gallery on Saturday 21 January 2017.
The Cooper Gallery is one of just three venues across the country to be hosting Picasso Linocuts, an exhibition on loan from the British Museum, supported through the generosity of the Dorset Foundation. This is a rare opportunity to see these unique linocuts, which are on tour around the UK for the very first time.
The Cooper Gallery is one of just three venues across the country to be hosting Picasso Linocuts, an exhibition on loan from the British Museum, supported through the generosity of the Dorset Foundation. This is a rare opportunity to see these unique linocuts, which are on tour around the UK for the very first time.
Start Christmas in style at Cannon Hall with a reading of a classic festive tale
Start Christmas in style with a reading of a classic Christmas tale at Cannon Hall.
A Christmas Carol will be brought to life on Saturday, 26 and Sunday, 27 November in the magical setting of the Georgian Country House ballroom.
A Christmas Carol will be brought to life on Saturday, 26 and Sunday, 27 November in the magical setting of the Georgian Country House ballroom.
The memory of the Co-op building lives on at Experience Barnsley
One of Barnsley’s most iconic buildings will be remembered at the town’s award winning museum, Experience Barnsley.
Island Corner, which meant so much to the people of the borough, holds memories for those who have worshipped, shopped, worked and socialised there since it was built in 1804.
Island Corner, which meant so much to the people of the borough, holds memories for those who have worshipped, shopped, worked and socialised there since it was built in 1804.
New Barnsley Museums Heritage Patrons announced
16th September 2016
Barnsley Museums Heritage Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Mel Dyke and Joann Fletcher as honorary patrons of the charity.
Experience Barnsley honours those who fell in the First World War in emotional new exhibition
An emotional new exhibition will arrive at Experience Barnsley on Wednesday 24 August.
Barnsley Museums secure over £70,000 worth of funding
Barnsley Museums have secured funding of £79,200 from Arts Council England to help develop their charitable organisation.
Barnsley College announced as founding Joseph Locke Member
7th April 2016
Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust are proud to announce Barnsley College as the first founding Joseph Locke partner.
Launch event was a great success
19th February 2016
Mr Joseph Locke gathered the crowds at Experience Barnsley with a roaring welcome speech and a moving tribute to the town’s historical wealth: “But when we talk of history we must not only think of that which has passed away; no, we must think instead of what has been before and how this has laid the foundations for what is to come.”
Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust Launches
18th February 2016
It is hoped that local people and businesses will support the Trust in their aims. By doing so they will help elevate Barnsley’s museums and galleries, making them even more enjoyable for people and communities.
How your support will help
2nd February 2016
Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust was created to ensure that Cannon Hall, Worsbrough Mill, Cooper Gallery, Elsecar Heritage Centre and Experience Barnsley are each able to continue their vital work for the community.
Museum asks for the support of the local community to commemorate the Battle of the Somme
19th January 2016
Experience Barnsley would like to see any objects relating the battle of the Somme that local residents may have.
You are invited to Meet the Harveys
Experience Barnsley will be revealing more about one of the town’s most influential and generous families at their new exhibition, Meet the Harveys.
