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Tailor Made in Barnsley

Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre

Tailor Made in Barnsley

Discover stories of weaving, sewing and quilting at this fascinating and family friendly exhibition!

The Marvellous McLintock Mouse trail

Experience Barnsley

The Marvellous McLintock Mouse trail

McLintock the mouse is curious and wants to explore the museum. There are some surprising spots for a mouse to discover! Find all the hiding places in the museum and Tailor Made exhibition and collect your sticker from the gift shop and wear it with pride.

The Teeny Time Travellers Club 2023

Experience Barnsley: Museum & Discovery Centre

The Teeny Time Travellers Club 2023

Explore Experience Barnsley Museum like never before – step through the time machine to take part in a magical adventure, discover, play, sing and listen to stories in this friendly, weekly session.

Relaxed Openings - 30 May

Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre

Relaxed Openings - 30 May

Come along to our relaxed openings which are designed for visitors who would prefer a quieter experience in the museum.

SENsational

Experience Barnsley

SENsational

Explore colour, lights, textures and more with our multisensory session for families with PMLD, autism and who are neurodiverse.

Upcycle Your T Workshop

Experience Barnsley

Upcycle Your T Workshop

Learn how to up-cycle, restyle and redesign your T-shirts to be beautiful new pieces of clothing! In this Sew Badger and Bobbins workshop we will design and remodel a plain T-shirt to add style and fun to the designs.

Barnsley City of Sanctuary: School Art Competition Exhibition

Experience Barnsley Museum & Discovery Centre

Barnsley City of Sanctuary: School Art Competition Exhibition

24th November 2021 saw the worst drowning disaster in the Channel of refugees trying to find a safe place. Children across the borough were encouraged to create a lasting memorial. Their amazing art work will be display in the museum throughout June

Relaxed Openings - 17 June

Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre

Relaxed Openings - 17 June

Come along to our relaxed openings which are designed for visitors who would prefer a quieter experience in the museum.