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Unique Egyptian Exhibition to Mark 100 Years Since Discovery of Tutankhamen’s Tomb
With this year marking the centenary of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamen in 1922, Barnsley is set to celebrate with a unique exhibition.
Barnsley Archives and Local Studies nominated for an Archives and Records Association Excellence Award
Barnsley Archives and Local Studies, based alongside Experience Barnsley Museum in the Town Hall, has been nominated for an Archives and Records Association Excellence Award in the category of Record Keeping Service of the Year.
Barnsley Serves Up Captivating Social History Exhibition
A fascinating exhibition and packed events programme launches next week which tells the unlikely story of how Barnsley became the tennis ball capital of the world.
Co Op’s history celebrated through online exhibition
The Barnsley British Co-Operative society had a massive impact on the town from its opening in 1861. Providing many happy memories for shoppers and workers, it was more than just a local store.
Experience Barnsley’s latest exhibition celebrates the borough and its stories
‘Routed’, a new exhibition celebrating the town’s people and their stories opens at Experience Barnsley on Saturday, 23 October
EXPERIENCE BARNSLEY SHORTLISTED FOR £100,000 ART FUND MUSEUM OF THE YEAR 2021
Experience Barnsley has been selected as one of the five finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2021, the world’s largest museum prize.
Barnsley Museums Highly Commended in National Award
Barnsley Museums have been voted highly commended in the Museums and Heritage Awards 2021 in the category, Best Use of Digital.
Stories of Slazenger
Experience Barnsley Museum is searching for stories about Slazenger for a future exhibition on how the sporting giant impacted on the town.
