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.
The Learning Lab
Saturday Storytelling Film Shows
We've searched our video archive to put together a film show packed with stories children will love this summer! Watch as well known stories like Three Billy Goats Gruff and The Gingerbread Man are brought to life!
Archives & Local Studies
Behind the Scenes tour
Meet the archivist for a tour around the strongrooms to see how we look after the borough's collections, hear about our conservation work and our plans for the future.
Experience Barnsley
Relaxed Opening - 19 August (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
Sports Day
Remember those heady days when you almost won the egg and spoon and came second from last in the sack race? Join us at Experience Barnsley for some old school sporty fun.
Experience Barnsley
Brilliant Board Games
People have been making and playing board games for centuries, from the Ancient Egyptians playing Senet, to families today playing classics such as Hungry Hippos and Monopoly.
Experience Barnsley
Relaxed Opening - 20 September
Come along to our relaxed openings, which are designed for visitors who would prefer a quieter experience in the museum.
Experience Barnsley
Relaxed Opening - 28 October (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
Relaxed Opening - 15 November
Come along to our relaxed openings, which are designed for visitors who would prefer a quieter experience in the museum.