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Our Museums
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What's On
Find out about all the brilliant exhibitions, events & activities happening across our five museums.
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.
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
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Barnsley Museums Commission - Barnsley Bright Nights 2026
Barnsley Museums are looking for an artist/s who works with light, projection mapping, sound and immersive installations to bring to life Barnsley Town Hall and Experience Barnsley Museum at Barnsley Bright Nights 2026.
Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust receives Garfield Weston funding
Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust has successfully won a grant of £50,000 from the Garfield Weston Foundation, which will support the work of Barnsley Museums.
Made in Elsecar: a series of new events coming to Elsecar Heritage Centre this summer
From Saturday 8 August, Elsecar Heritage Centre will again be host to a series of high-quality and curated events, popular with locals and visitors alike.
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Volunteering at Cannon Hall: A Grand House and an Even Greater Community