What's On

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. 

History of Monk Bretton Priory talk

Town Hall

History of Monk Bretton Priory talk

Fred Thompson will give an illustrated presentation on the fascinating History of Monk Bretton Priory which was so influential in the early days of Barnsley.

Teeny Time Travellers

Experience Barnsley

Teeny Time Travellers

Held on Fridays during term time, our little adventurers have the chance to play, explore, make, share stories and sing.

Relaxed Openings - 17 May

Experience Barnsley

Relaxed Openings - 17 May

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

The Hull and Barnsley Railway - talk

Town Hall

The Hull and Barnsley Railway - talk

Peter Cox will give an illustrated presentation on The Hull and Barnsley Railway formed in 1880 which was one of the last large-scale railway companies.

Loads of Lego

Experience Barnsley

Loads of Lego

Loads of Lego Come along and make your own creations at this hands on session.

Relaxed Openings - 14 June

Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre

Relaxed Openings - 14 June

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

Toys! Toys! Toys!

Experience Barnsley

Toys! Toys! Toys!

Toys, Toys, Toys Join us for a day of play! Finding out about and play with toys from the past. Make your own toys to take home.