Collections
The Museum collections at Experience Barnsley span thousands of years and provide us with fascinating glimpses of life in the borough of Barnsley.
From wartime wedding dresses to Barnsley FC memorabilia, a sedan chair to Yoda, the objects tell all sorts of stories of home, work and play. We’re working hard to create more content for you to view here, but in the meantime please take a look at some collections highlights below.
Chamber of Treasures
Welcome to Barnsley’s Chamber of Treasures, a hidden area of the museum filled with curious and historic artifacts. Not all the objects here glisten like gold but they do tell precious stories from the rich history of our borough.
Coal Mining Objects
We've searched our collections to bring you twelve coal mining related objects.
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Archaeology
The archaeological collections of Experience Barnsley offer some important insights into the lives of inhabitants of the region over thousands of years.
Barnsley and The Second World War
Discover how Barnsley contributed to the war effort through a range of diverse objects.
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Sporting Objects
From Nipsy sticks to tennis balls made at Slazengers. Learn about grassroots sports in Barnsley
Collection Highlights
Almost everything in the museum has been donated by the people of Barnsley, here is just a very small selection which demonstrates the diversity of our collections.