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Call out for Disabled, Neurodivergent and/or D/deaf Co Producers at Barnsley Museums
Do you love history and want to find out more about what goes into creating exhibitions and museum displays? Do you want to contribute to shaping the way stories are told and objects are shown in our museums?
Elsecar Heritage Centre unveils a brand-new Visitor Centre
Thursday 10 July 2025 marks the exciting opening of a brand-new Visitor Centre at Elsecar Heritage Centre.
Two Barnsley Museums sites shortlisted for national Family Friendly Museum Award
We are delighted to announce that Barnsley Museums has been shortlisted twice for the Family Friendly Museum Award 2025!
Barnsley Museums celebrates record-breaking milestone of two million visitors
Barnsley Museums is thrilled to announce a historic achievement, welcoming two million visitors in 2024-25. This is the first time, in the council’s records, that the Museums service has reached this number in a year.
Worsbrough Mill Museum and Country Park takes part in national event to celebrate 400-year anniversary
Worsbrough Mill Museum and Country Park are continuing the celebrations of its 400-year anniversary with an action-packed programme of family-friendly activities on Saturday, 10 May, as part of National Mills Weekend.
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.
Opportunity to support the development of Barnsley's Cultural Strategy
Barnsley Council are looking to appoint an experienced individual or organisation to work with the Project team and partners across the Borough to develop Phase 2 of Barnsley's Cultural Strategy.