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Landscape Artist of the Year on Display
16th October 2023
Fail We May, Sail We Must, the stunning artwork by Landscape Artist of the Year winner Finn Campbell-Notman is now on display at Cannon Hall Museum. The 2023 Landscape Artist of the Year prize was a commission from Royal Museums … Continue reading
Ernest Jones Blue Plaque Unveiled
September was Barnsley’s Heritage Month, and as part of the celebrations, a blue plaque was unveiled commemorating the birthplace of Ernest Harold Jones (known as Harold) in Sackville Street. Harold was born there on 7th March 1877 after his father, William, … Continue reading
The Ballad of Eldon Street on Radio 4
Some of you may have attended the listening party for the Ballad of Eldon Street, a new BBC radio ballad featuring the lyrics and music of Simon Armitage and LYR and stories and voices from Eldon Street, which was held at … Continue reading
The Magic of Middle Earth
4th September 2023
‘All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.’ Gandalf You will have a brilliant time if you decide to visit the Magic of Middle-earth exhibition opening this month at Experience Barnsley. Journey … Continue reading
New Blue Plaque To Be Unveiled
Inventor Joseph Bramah will be remembered on Tuesday, 12 September when a blue plaque is being unveiled in his honour by the Mayor of Barnsley, Cllr Mick Stowe, and Linda Burgess at Wentworth Castle Gardens. The event, organised by the … Continue reading
Parler Femme Performance At Elsecar
On Thursday, 16 November parler femme, the latest dance production from Barnsley’s Tala Lee-Turton, will be performed in the stunning setting of the Ironworks at Elsecar Heritage Centre. It’s the first time that a professional dance production is being staged at … Continue reading
New Audio Guide for Cooper Gallery Exhibition
A free audio described guide to accompany the Cooper Gallery’s Light and Soul exhibition is now available. The gallery has worked with VocalEyes to create the guide which can be accessed via QR codes in the Museum shop, via the … Continue reading
Up The Swanee
Sometimes the most fascinating stories are found in the most unexpected of places – if you look closely enough. A new project led by Barnsley Museums has pooled together heritage with arts and culture to show that all is not … Continue reading
Art Unclocked @ The Cooper Gallery
Art Unlocked is an online event series brought to you by Art UK in collaboration with Bloomberg Philanthropies. Each week, different museum and gallery curators and directors from across the UK will deliver a 30-minute talk on selected works from their collection. For … Continue reading
Worsbrough Mill & Country Park Reservoir Improvements Underway
Essential improvement works are taking place to the reservoir in Worsbrough Mill Country Park which includes repairs to the north and south banks of the reservoir, focusing on preserving the area for decades to come. The work is taking place … Continue reading
Free Family Days Out For Summer!
8th August 2023
There is lots going on across the Barnsley museums sites this summer. Check out the Free Family Days Out that you can enjoy this summer, which include: Take a look at the flyer for times and dates to avoid disappointment. https://bmht.org/docs/bmht_summer_flyer2023.pdf
The Future of Worsbrough Mill – Tell Us Your Thoughts!
Worsbrough Mill will be celebrating its 400th birthday in 2025! The Mill is a very special place, and we want to put a spotlight on this important piece of history. As we approach this milestone, we would love to hear … Continue reading
Barnsley Museums Fly The Flag With Two Prestigious Awards
We are delighted to hear that Worsbrough Mill Country Park and Cannon Hall Museum Park and Gardens have both retained the prestigious Green Flag award, the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. The Green Flag Award® scheme recognises … Continue reading
The Ballad of Eldon Street Listening Party
On Thursday, 14 September, there will be a listening party for the Ballad of Eldon Street, a new BBC radio ballad featuring the lyrics and music of Simon Armitage and LYR and stories and voices from Eldon Street. Held in … Continue reading
The Cooper Prize 2023
Just a reminder that the closing date for entries to the competition is approaching at the end of this month. The Cooper Prize, formerly known as South Yorkshire Open Art Competition, is open to artists who are born, live or … Continue reading
Barnsley College Receives Awards
A recent awards ceremony at Barnsley Metrodome saw Barnsley College, Sixth Form and University Centre students acknowledged for their many fabulous achievements. Twenty awards were presented, including Apprentice of the Year, Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust, Enterprise Achievement, Equality and Diversity, Fusion … Continue reading
Barnsley Archives’ Conservation Programme
Barnsley Archives and Local Studies have an ongoing conservation programme to ensure that the 4000 collections in our custody can still be safely used by researchers many years, decades and centuries from now. This programme is a crucial part of … Continue reading
A Space For Change @ Worsbrough!
7th July 2023
A new volunteer hub will be created at Worsbrough Mill thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund. Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust have secured £10,000 through the scheme, which will allow a space in Worsbrough Mill to be … Continue reading
Coming To A Town Near You – The Un-Naturalists Summer Tour ’23
Join Markmark productions, a team of pseudo-scientific, hysterical historians revealing the unbelievable un-truths of accurately false historical fact. This project uses street-performance and outdoor arts to connect and reveal the weird and the wonderful aspects of our history. Originally a commission from Historic … Continue reading
Barnsley Archives’ Conservation Programme
Samuel Coward’s Penistone Estate Plans 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 … Continue reading
Light & Soul – The Next Generation
Fusion was delighted to join with Barnsley Museums to deliver Light and Soul: The Next Generation Art Competition for Schools. The competition, open to all schools in the Borough from March to May 2023, was designed in direct response to … Continue reading
Light & Soul – Early Impressions of The French Landscape
The painters of Light and Soul drew inspiration from ancient forests and valleys, contemporary life in the landscape and the shifting light over rivers and seas. The exhibition brings together 17 exceptional artists including Pierre-Henri de Valenciennes, Camille Corot, Rosa … Continue reading
Cannon Hall Museum Shortlisted For National Family Friendly Museum Award
Cannon Hall Museum has been shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award, it was announced today. Charity Kids in Museums has run a prestigious annual award since 2004, recognising the most family friendly heritage sites in the … Continue reading
A Night To Remember For Barnsley Schools
Fusion Art Awards Explore Celebration Event Children, families, teachers and a host of very special guests joined Fusion, Barnsley’s Cultural Education Partnership, at Horizon College recently for an inspiring evening to celebrate the artistic talents and achievements of Barnsley’s children and young … Continue reading
Funding Secured To Support Heritage Activities
6th July 2023
Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust has secured £30,000 for the Outside the Box project, generously granted by The Foyle Foundation. It will provide accessible, affordable, curriculum-based arts and heritage activities at Barnsley Museums for schools and families struggling with the … Continue reading
