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. 

8th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2026

Experience Barnsley

Teeny Time Travellers - Jan to March 2026

Held on Fridays during term time, our little adventurers have the chance to play, explore, make, share stories and sing. There are plenty of toys to play with and there is a different themed activity each week. Snacks are provided.

1st Jan - 27th Mar 2026

Archives & Local Studies

Behind the Scenes Tour: Barnsley Archive Stores

Go behind the scenes of Barnsley's archives as you explore the stores in the basement of the Town Hall. In this special tour you will discover more about the extensive archive collections that chart the history of the borough from the 12th to 21st centuries.

17th - 20th Feb 2026

Experience Barnsley

Relaxed Opening - 18 February

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

18th February 2026

Experience Barnsley

Vrooom! FREE Drop-in workshop

Ready, get set, Go! Join us to build your own moving toy car and race it in our free, drop in workshop

20th February 2026

Archives and Local Studies

Family History Surgeries

Free one-to-one 30 minute sessions for a beginner's guide to family history, introducing you to various online resources such as Ancestry, Find My Past and British Newspaper Archive websites.

3rd March 2026

Experience Barnsley Museum

Cleopatra and the Queens of Egypt exhibition

Step into the mesmerising world of ancient Egypt this spring at Experience Barnsley. Get ready to take an unforgettable journey through Cleopatra’s incredible life, from her childhood and rise to power, to her famous relationships and lasting legacy.

7th Mar 2026 - 20th Feb 2027