What's On
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.
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.
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.
Experience Barnsley
Mummies in the Museum Trail
Can you find all our Egyptian LEGO® figures in the Experience Barnsley museum? Come join our trail in the main exhibition.
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Experience Barnsley
Cleopatra Opening drop-in activites
Get Crafty with Cleo! Try your hand at making your own sensational scrolls and jazzy jewellery fit for a Pharoah
Council Chamber, Barnsley Town Hall
Bramah Lecture 2026: Oaks Disaster 1866 - Presentation by Paul Darlow & Paul Hardman
The annual Bramah Lecture this year is about The Oaks Disaster, 160 years since the worst coal mining disaster in English history
Experience Barnsley
Relaxed Opening - 21 March
Come along to our relaxed openings, which are designed for visitors who would prefer a quieter experience in the museum.
Experience Barnsley
Relaxed Opening - 7 April
Come along to our relaxed openings, which are designed for visitors who would prefer a quieter experience in the museum.