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The Blessing of the Chalice: 800-year-old chalice returns to Monk Bretton Priory
During Heritage Month, the Bishop of Wakefield, the Right Reverend Malcolm Chamberlain, will visit Monk Bretton Priory to celebrate the history of this ancient site with the blessing of a holy chalice. The remains of the original 13th century chalice, excavated from a Prior’s grave in 1923, can be seen in Experience Barnsley Museum.
New exhibition invites visitors to see Cannon Hall through the eyes of artists
Visitors to Cannon Hall can enjoy a new exhibition this autumn that celebrates the halls, gardens and hidden stories of one of Barnsley’s most loved heritage sites.
Elsecar Heritage Centre celebrates Heritage Open Days
Elsecar Heritage Centre is taking part in Heritage Open Days, England's largest festival of history and culture, with a programme of free talks, performances and an exhibition celebrating South Yorkshire's past.
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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.
New exhibition celebrates Cannon Hall’s family and home
A new exhibition at Cannon Hall Museum explores 300 years of local history. Running from Saturday 23 May to Saturday 20 September 2026, the exhibition invites you to discover the people who called Cannon Hall home, from fiery personalities to fashionable society hosts, and rumoured spies to Pre-Raphaelite artists.
Step into Ancient Egypt at the Cleopatra and the Queens of Egypt Exhibition, opening next weekend
The much-awaited ‘Cleopatra and the Queens of Egypt’ exhibition opens its doors at Experience Barnsley Museum next weekend, inviting you on an incredible journey through 5,000 years of history.
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.