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Exhibition: Stories of Childhood

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. 

10 Years of Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust Display

Archives and Local Studies

10 Years of Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust Display

To celebrate the forthcoming 10-year anniversary of Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust, Barnsley Archives have created a display which will showcase some of the items that have been purchased or conserved thanks to the generous donations of supporters of the Trust.

Teeny Time Travellers - Nov & Dec

Experience Barnsley

Teeny Time Travellers - Nov & Dec

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.

South Yorkshire Local Heritage List Talk

Town Hall, Council Chamber

South Yorkshire Local Heritage List Talk

Join James Thomson from the South Yorkshire Archaeology Service for an illustrated talk exploring Barnsley’s rich and varied heritage. From the town’s industrial roots in linen, coal, and metalworking, to the rise of the co-operative movement and the grandeur of Victorian public buildings.

Relaxed Opening - 15 November

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.

History of the Mines Rescue Service Talk

Town Hall, Council Chamber

History of the Mines Rescue Service Talk

Join Phil Clifford, who will give an illustrated presentation detailing the early years in the development of the Mines Rescue Service in the UK and explain how the first ever mines rescue station came to be built at Birdwell.

Relaxed Opening - 20 December

Experience Barnsley

Relaxed Opening - 20 December

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