What's On

What's On

Find out about all the brilliant exhibitions, events & activities happening across our five museums.

Collections

Collections

Barnsley Museums are proud to look after the borough's unique collections of objects, artworks, and archives. We love to share these treasures and their many, inspiring stories at our museums and galleries and online.

Schools

Schools

Barnsley Museums provides innovative ways to explore our sites, objects and outdoor spaces through inspiring and engaging learning programmes which challenge and delight pupils of all ages.

Volunteering

Volunteering

From caring for our beautiful parks and engaging visitors, to archival research and finding out Barnsley’s history in our discovery centre. We have a range of volunteer opportunities that can suit you and your commitments.

Accessibility

Accessibility

We’re committed to making Barnsley Museums welcoming and accessible for everyone. Explore detailed access information, audio descriptions, Makaton videos, and more to help plan your visit

News & Updates

Share your views on Elsecar Heritage Centre

Share your views on Elsecar Heritage Centre

Elsecar Heritage Centre is a hugely important heritage site in Barnsley. We want your views to help shape its future and to make Elsecar a vibrant place for everyone to enjoy. We want to create a long-term plan for Elsecar which recognises its unique history, alongside its place in the community today.

John Ledger’s “Straight A’s” Exhibition Opens at Cooper Gallery

John Ledger’s “Straight A’s” Exhibition Opens at Cooper Gallery

A new exhibition, “Straight A’s”, by local artist John Ledger, opens at the Cooper Gallery from Saturday 17 January to Saturday 11 April 2026. It will offer visitors a powerful and honest insight into mental health, drawing on Ledger’s own life experiences through his acclaimed large-scale drawings, video, and sculpture.