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Cannon Hall is a stunning Georgian country house museum set in 70 acres of historic parkland and beautiful landscaped gardens. It is the perfect day out for all the family.

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Enjoy fine art, special exhibitions and local artists work at the Cooper Gallery, a vibrant creative art-space in the heart of Barnsley.

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Set within the attractive 18th century conservation village of Elsecar, Elsecar Heritage Centre is a unique family attraction and a working hub of industry with workshops, galleries, cafes and the world renowned Newcomen beam engine.

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The incredible story of Barnsley, told through centuries old artefacts, films and recordings donated by local people. Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre is dedicated to the history and people of Barnsley.

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Worsbrough Mill is a 17th century working water mill set in 240 acres of tranquil Country Park. It is an amazing place to visit, have fun and see history come to life for all the family.

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The Barnsley Museum online shop offers a range of fantastic products and produce from Experience Barnsley, Cannon Hall Musuems, Elsecar Heritage Centre, Cooper Gallery and Worsbrough Mill.

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Events & Exhibitions

Sat 19th Mar 2016 - Fri 1st Jan 2021 A Family of Artists: The De Morgan Collection and Cannon Hall

Sat 24th Mar 2018 - Sun 24th Feb 2019 Cracking Ceramics!

Sat 21st Apr - Sun 15th Jul May The Toys Be With You

Sat 16th Jun - Sun 16th Sep A Dutch Golden Age: Painters, Places and People in the 17th Century

Sat 23rd Jun - Sun 24th Jun Mighty Man Engine or a Vintage Picnic

Sat 23rd Jun - Sat 30th Jun Experience Barnsley Festival

Sun 24th Jun Unique Gift Fair

Mon 25th Jun Poetic Perambulation Around The Res with Ian McMillan

Tue 26th Jun It’s Good to Talk: Cannon Hall Oral History Project

Tue 26th Jun On Behalf of the People: Theatre in the Ironworks

Tue 26th Jun Conservation Workshop

Wed 27th Jun ‘Hands on History’: 5 Years of Donations

Thu 28th Jun The History of Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens: A Walk and Talk with Friends of Cannon Hall

Thu 28th Jun Stories of a Unique Village: Elsecar, its Earls and People

Thu 28th Jun Portable Antiquities Scheme Finds Surgery

Thu 28th Jun Barnsley on Film - Lamproom Theatre

Fri 29th Jun Exploring Archives: The Changing Face of Cannon Hall

Sat 30th Jun Teddy Bears Picnic

Sat 30th Jun Barnsley History Day

Sat 30th Jun - Sat 1st Sep Bears!

Collections

Ceramic Vase

Cannon Hall

Oak and copper smoker’s cabinet

Cannon Hall

Capriccio

Cannon Hall

Elsecar Park, mid 20th century

Elsecar

BISCUIT FROM FIRST WORLD WAR, 1914-1918

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Wooded Landscape

Cooper Gallery

PRISONER OF WAR MESS TIN, 1942

Experience Barnsley

1970s MINISTERIAL RED BOX

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1940s WOODEN RATTLE

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CHLOROFORM PURE 1944

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Bronze ‘Pan’ figurine

Cannon Hall

2005 SIGNED ARCTIC MONKEYS POSTER

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Latest News

21-06-2018

Community art installations in Elsecar and Wentworth shortlisted for Tour de Yorkshire prizes

Two art installations commissioned by Great Place Wentworth and Elsecar to celebrate the Tour de Yorkshire have been shortlisted for awards voted for by the public.

Elsecar

20-06-2018

Barnsley on Film returns

Due to outstanding demand, Barnsley on Film will be re-screened on Thursday 28 June at The Lamproom Theatre, Westgate, as part of the first Experience Barnsley Festival.

Experience Barnsley

19-06-2018

Barnsley Museums to hold first Heritage Festival

Barnsley Museums will be holding its first ever heritage festival from Saturday 23 June to Saturday 30 June. Throughout the week there will be a variety of talks, films, workshops, and activities to celebrate the borough’s proud and exciting past.

Experience Barnsley