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Digital Reconstruction Recognised at National Awards
6th June 2023
A stunning digital reconstruction of the historic village of Elsecar has been highly commended at the Museums + Heritage Awards in the category of ‘Best Use of Digital’. The announcement took place in the glittering setting of the Historic Staterooms … Continue reading
Barnsley Archives’ Conservation Programme
Barnsley Archives and Local Studies have an ongoing conservation programme to ensure that the 4000 collections in their custody can still be safely used by researchers many years, decades and centuries from now. This programme is a crucial part of … Continue reading
Have A Creative Half Term With Us!
20th May 2023
Give your little one’s the opportunity to be creative at some of our wonderful events happening this coming half term across the Barnsley Museum sites: See the flyer for full details and book now to avoid disappointment!
The Wild Escape – Earth Day Celebrations
8th May 2023
You may remember from an earlier newsletter that Barnsley Museums joined The Wild Escape, a major new project uniting hundreds of museums with schools and families to fund nature in museums, led by national art charity, Art Fund. As part … Continue reading
Up Our Street Exhibition
Art and Design students from Barnsley College are currently showcasing their ‘Up Our Street’ in the Sadler Room at The Cooper Gallery. The exhibition is a collection of print-based works produced by Level 3 Art and Design diploma students in … Continue reading
Barnsley Leads on Experimental New Cultural Project
5th May 2023
The history of Kendray is being explored through an experimental new cultural project focusing on the local Swanee Pond and its importance to the local community. Lead by Barnsley Museums and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Barnsley … Continue reading
New Reyt Royal Tours for Elsecar
New ‘Reyt Royal Elsecar!’ guided tours have been launched to celebrate the King’s coronation! Taking place at 2pm every Saturday and Sunday, visitors will be guided around the village to discover amazing secrets and Royal connections. People will hear about … Continue reading
1960’s Eldon Street Brought Back To Life
A remarkable digital reconstruction depicting Eldon Street in the swinging ’60s was launched exclusively on Barnsley Museum digital channels on Friday, 28 April. It has been created as part of the Eldon Street High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ), an … Continue reading
Fashion Exhibition Strutting To Cannon Hall Museum In Style
After a delay of three years caused by COVID-19, a fashion exhibition featuring expert photography of some of the industry’s biggest names, haute couture, and unique garments heads to Barnsley this summer. Open at Cannon Hall Museum from 20 May and … Continue reading
Archive Conservation Programme
Barnsley Archives and Local Studies have an ongoing conservation programme to ensure that the 4,000 collections in their custody can still be safely used by researchers many years, decades and centuries from now. This programme is a crucial part of … Continue reading
Eggcellent Eggciting Easter Activities
5th April 2023
Barnsley Museums have an eggcellent Easter planned with lots of eggciting activities happening across our five, free attractions. We have everything from walks, sports and scavenger hunts to cooking, crafts, and storytelling for endless hours of fun. Find out more … Continue reading
Award-winning Dancers & Musicians To Celebrate Barnsley’s Proud Heritage
Multi-award-winning dancers, live singers and musicians from the world-famous Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band will march through Barnsley this month as part of a spectacular programme of live performances celebrating the region’s heritage. The Wasteland Town Trails is a collaboration … Continue reading
Bobbin to Experience Barnsley For Their New Tailor Made Exhibition
A fabulous new exhibition opened at Experience Barnsley on April 1st – Tailor Made in Barnsley. A true celebration of the borough and its textile makers, the exhibition showcases objects and archives that bring Barnsley’s stories of weaving, sewing, and quilting … Continue reading
Conservation of a Portrait of Lady Hunloke
The conservation of a second painting by Daniel Gardner from the Cannon Hall Museum collection began in February 2023 at paper conservation studio, Artworks Conservation in Harrogate, thanks to funds from supporters of Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust. The portrait … Continue reading
Eldon Street HSHAZ Game Launch & Storytelling Day
Head to Glassworks Square on April 8th to join in FREE activities and storytelling to celebrate the launch of BeastEL – a game specially created for Barnsley’s Eldon Street Heritage Action Zone. Meet larger than life characters from Eldon Street’s past … Continue reading
Vital Funding Secured For Cannon Hall
Cannon Hall, South Yorkshire’s stunning Grade II* Georgian Country House and museum, has received funding of almost £900,000k to make essential repairs to its historic roof, to ensure that the museum can share its outstanding art and stories long into … Continue reading
Barnsley Archives’ Conservation Programme
Barnsley Archives and Local Studies have an ongoing conservation programme to ensure that the 4000 collections in their custody can still be safely used by researchers many years, decades and centuries from now. This programme is a crucial part of … Continue reading
Free 5-Week Course!!!
9th March 2023
Being outdoors is more than just exploring new places and looking after your physical health. The outdoors is known to be a great place to improve your mental wellbeing too. Throughout the summer and autumn, the North Range Glasshouse in … Continue reading
Barnsley Archives’ Conservation Programme
Barnsley Archives and Local Studies have an ongoing conservation programme to ensure that the 4,000 collections in their custody can still be safely used by researchers many years, decades and centuries from now. This programme is supported by Barnsley MBC, … Continue reading
Mother’s Day With A Difference
Mother’s Day will soon be upon us, and if you are looking for a gift with a difference, why not either visit one of the museum shops or buy a heritage experience? There are fantastic shops at the Cooper Gallery, … Continue reading
Stories of the Elscar Valley History Shared
New history boards telling the rich stories of the Elsecar Valley have been installed as part of a series of improvements to the Trans Pennine Trail (TPT). The boards can be found on the section of the TPT running alongside … Continue reading
Cooper Gallery Prize 2023
It’s almost time to submit your works of art to enter the biennial Cooper Prize competition. The previous competition was largely conducted on-line due to restrictions during the pandemic, so it will be wonderful to return to its more traditional … Continue reading
Conservation of Chandeliers at Cannon Hall
As part of the ongoing conservation programme at Cannon Hall Museum, Barnsley Museums are undertaking the rewiring and cleaning of some of the chandeliers, a project that Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust has been happy to support with funding. Most … Continue reading
An Audience With…
We welcome you to an Audience with Prof. Joann Fletcher and Dr. Stephen Buckley streamed across the globe Due to popular demand, a special event with top Egyptologists, Professor Joann Fletcher, and Doctor Stephen Buckley, will be live-streamed from Barnsley … Continue reading
Amy Joyner – A Barnsley Soprano
The 8th March was International Women’s day, and this latest Barnsley Museums Blog was published just in time to celebrate the life of a fabulous lady, who I must confess I knew very little about. Guest blogger, Jane Ainsworth, explores … Continue reading
