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We understand how important the parkland is to visitors and taking this into consideration further work has taken place to find an alternative solution which will allow some of the parkland to be reopened on Saturday, 18 January. This will provide a safe access route through the parkland to Cannon Hall farm via the main path from the Cannon Hall, Museum Park and Gardens car park towards the Hall.
More informationCannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens are delighted to announce that they have received £50,000 from the Wolfson Foundation to support a project that will support the fit out of an exciting new horticultural learning space in the walled gardens.
More informationCannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens, the well-loved visitor attraction, will be closed for five weeks from immediate effect as spectacular changes take place in the parkland as part of the £3 million Parks for People Project. The project, which has been made possible through the generosity of the National Lottery Heritage Fund and its players, will see the historic parklands returned to their former Georgian splendour.
More informationCannon Hall museum, park and gardens will soon be home to a rare William De Morgan vase, which will add to the already outstanding collection found in the upper rooms of the stunning Georgian Country House. A pioneering project funded by the Museums Association will see new homes being found for up to 2,300 pieces of art and other objects from the De Morgan collection all of historical and archaeological interest.
More informationIt’s getting groovy in the gallery at The Cooper with the arrival of their latest free exhibition Brookestock. The fun, fascinating and festival themed display will brighten up the dark winter days with a light hearted look at what it would be like if world class artists flocked to Barnsley to perform.
More informationHistoric plans relating to Barnsley’s iconic Town Hall have recently undergone vital conservation work. After almost 90 years, the original blueprints were in need of specialist restoration work to ensure that they will survive for future generations to use and enjoy.
More informationAs part of Barnsley Museums’ review of accessibility, they will be trialling relaxed openings at their two town centre attractions; Experience Barnsley and The Cooper Gallery. The relaxed openings, which are free, will take place on the first Tuesday and last Saturday throughout January, February and March 2020.
More informationAs part of Barnsley Museums’ review of accessibility, they will be trialling relaxed openings at their two town centre attractions; Experience Barnsley and The Cooper Gallery. The relaxed openings, which are free, will take place on the first Tuesday and last Saturday throughout January, February and March 2020.
More informationIt is exciting times at the Cooper Gallery, the town’s dynamic art space. Thursday, 28 November sees not only the opening of the newly renovated Cooper Cottage but also the launch of an innovative, outdoor, digital installation in the gallery’s outdoor space. Both are being revealed for the very first time to coincide with the launch of Barnsley’s spectacular winter festival ‘Bright Nights’.
More informationAs part of an exciting renovation project at The Cooper Gallery, two new commercial units are now available for rent to local artists. Launching on Thursday, 28 November the affordable and characterful studios in the grounds of the gallery are part of a wider development which includes; exhibition area, café and outdoor digital installation.
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