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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
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
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.
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Quest For The Eldon Beast Choose Your Own Adventure Game
We need your help! The Eldon Beast has gone missing and without it Eldon Street will descend into chaos. It was last seen heading to the Goblin Underworld. Can you track it down by solving riddles and making the right decisions?
Barnsley College student creates official logo for Worsbrough Mill’s 400-year anniversary
A Barnsley College Graphic Design student has produced a logo design that will be used as part of the #WorsbroughMill400 celebrations.
Explore, Reminisce and Play at the Stories of Childhood Exhibition
Experience Barnsley Museum is delighted to announce the opening of its latest exhibition, Stories of Childhood, on Saturday 8 February 2025.
Community events hosted to help with the cost of Christmas
Experience Barnsley Museum and Wentworth Castle Gardens are hosting a Community Toy Swap to help people with the cost of the festive season.
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