26th February 2024

Barnsley goes wild for Brian Wildsmith

The World of Brian Wildsmith: a new exhibition of art and illustrations will enchant children and parents alike. World-renowned children’s book author and illustrator Brian Wildsmith will be celebrated through a season of exhibitions spanning two of Barnsley Museums fantastic free attractions.

15th January 2024

Experience Barnsley Museum is looking for Britain’s Best Tolkien Memorabilia

Experience Barnsley Museum is currently hosting the ‘Magic of Middle-earth’, an exhibition which celebrates the genius of J.R.R. Tolkien.

29th November 2023

Experience Barnsley hosts Community Toy Swap to help with the cost of Christmas

Experience Barnsley Museums is hosting a Community Toy Swap to help people with the cost of Christmas.

8th November 2023

Award winning artwork reinstalled

A stunning piece of artwork commemorating the 300 Barnsley men who lost their lives on the first day of the Battle of the Somme has been repaired and reinstalled in Churchfield Peace Gardens.

22nd September 2023

JOURNEY TO MAGICAL MIDDLE-EARTH WITH EXCITING NEW TOLKIEN INSPIRED EXHIBITION

Museum visitors in Barnsley will be transported to a magical world later this month which promises dragons, elves, and haunting soundscapes.

8th September 2023

Album launch and premier at the Parkway Cinema

Tickets are now available for a unique event at the Parkway cinema that combines the launch of new material by Simon Armitage and LYR, and a new radio ballad both of which are inspired by stories of Eldon Street in Barnsley Town Centre.

6th September 2023

Life of Egyptologist Ernest Harold Jones remembered at blue plaque unveiling

The life of Egyptologist Ernest Harold Jones will be remembered at a blue plaque unveiling on Thursday, 14 September at 3 pm. Born on Sackville Street in 1877, the plaque will poignantly be unveiled on the house in which he was born.