1918: The Great War Ends

Experience Barnsley’s final exhibition to mark the centenary of the First World War will commemorate 1918 and the final few months of the conflict. The exhibition will tell the story of Barnsley and the Home Front. Opens on Saturday 27 October.

Explore Experience Barnsley

The museum is a great place to spend time with family and friends. There is lots to explore and discover.

Barnsley Archives and Local Studies

Barnsley Archives and Local Studies collects, preserves and makes available the documentary heritage of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley.

Learning

Our museums give children of all ages the opportunity to discover new things and feel inspired. Young people like museum visits as they help improve relationships with classmates and teachers, giving them the chance to get to know each other better in a unique environment.

Barnsley Museums online shop

Take a look at the Barnsley Museums online shop. You will find lots of unique gift ideas many with a Barnsley theme. You can also purchase tickets to many of our wonderful events.

Experience Barnsley Museum & Discovery Centre

Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre is dedicated to the history and people of the borough. It is an inspiring place for all the family to visit. There is lots of fun to be had in the interactive galleries and the Discovery Centre holds priceless treasures.

Events & Exhibitions

Wed 24th Oct Family History Surgeries

Sat 27th Oct 2018 - Sun 31st Mar 2019 1918: The Great War Ends

Mon 29th Oct - Wed 31st Oct Felt and Button Poppy Making

Mon 5th Nov - Fri 9th Nov KS2 First World War and Remembrance Workshops

Tue 6th Nov Blackadder Goes Forth and Barnsley on Screen in the Great War

Mon 12th Nov Barnsley Museums Poppy Wreath Laying

Mon 12th Nov Friends’ of Archives Talk and Social

Sat 17th Nov The Great War Trilogy Lectures with Paul Reed

Tue 20th Nov Family History Surgeries

Thu 22nd Nov Hands on History: Medicine and Healthcare NHS

Sat 24th Nov The Great War Trilogy Lectures with Paul Reed

Sat 1st Dec The Great War Trilogy Lectures with Paul Reed

Sat 8th Dec - Sun 9th Dec Printing Christmas Cards for Families

Wed 12th Dec Family History Surgeries

Wed 16th Jan 2019 Family History Surgeries

Collections

Barnsley football team

Arthur Bower

Barnsley's first station

Dave Allemby

Glass epergne

Barrow Colliery Disaster

Roman coin of Crispina

Helmet

McLintocks linen advert

Bryony Nixon

BISCUIT FROM FIRST WORLD WAR, 1914-1918

PRISONER OF WAR MESS TIN, 1942

Latest News

10-10-2018

Archives on Tour - Local government in Hoylandswaine

Important historic records relating to the former Hoylandswaine Urban District Council have been carefully sorted, preserved and catalogued by Barnsley Archives and Local Studies team. The new records will be showcased for the very first time at a special event on Wednesday, 17 October.

Experience Barnsley

03-08-2018

Sizzling Summer Holidays

Barnsley Museums have an action-packed six weeks planned for the summer holidays. View the new interactive What’s On Guide to find out more.

Experience Barnsley

20-07-2018

Building Barnsley’s history brick by brick

Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre will be opening its new exhibition the Barnsley Brick Project on Saturday 28 July. Over 150 years ago Barnsley had many brickworks that helped to construct the town’s buildings.

Experience Barnsley