What's On

Experience Barnsley Museum
Exhibition: Stories of Childhood
Explore, reminisce and play! From christenings to cricket, samplers to school hats, toys and teddies, discover over a hundred years of growing up in Barnsley.
Town Hall
History of Monk Bretton Priory talk
Fred Thompson will give an illustrated presentation on the fascinating History of Monk Bretton Priory which was so influential in the early days of Barnsley.
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Experience Barnsley
Teeny Time Travellers
Held on Fridays during term time, our little adventurers have the chance to play, explore, make, share stories and sing.

Experience Barnsley
Relaxed Openings - 17 May
Come along to our relaxed openings, which are designed for visitors who would prefer a quieter experience in the museum.

Town Hall
The Hull and Barnsley Railway - talk
Peter Cox will give an illustrated presentation on The Hull and Barnsley Railway formed in 1880 which was one of the last large-scale railway companies.

Experience Barnsley
Loads of Lego
Loads of Lego Come along and make your own creations at this hands on session.
Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre
Relaxed Openings - 14 June
Come along to our relaxed openings, which are designed for visitors who would prefer a quieter experience in the museum.

Experience Barnsley
Relaxed Openings - 23 July (Early 9am opening)
Come along to our relaxed openings, which are designed for visitors who would prefer a quieter experience in the museum.

Experience Barnsley
Toys! Toys! Toys!
Toys, Toys, Toys Join us for a day of play! Finding out about and play with toys from the past. Make your own toys to take home.