Current Projects

Supporting Artists

Supporting Artists

The Covid Bounce-Back Programme was a 7-month business support programme focused on supporting organisations in Barnsley to recover from the impacts of Covid and helping them build their resilience. The Programme ran from September 2021 to March 2022.

Public Art

Public Art

There is art and culture around every corner in Barnsley…

Everything from sculptures and soundscapes to memorials and murals, as a town we want to showcase interesting and exciting work that reflects the uniqueness and rich heritage of our beautiful borough.

Forging Ahead

Forging Ahead

We are very pleased to share for the first time a new vision for the historic Elsecar Ironworks site, including the re-establishment of a heritage railway and much more.

Wentworth Castle Gardens

Wentworth Castle Gardens

Wentworth Castle Gardens a unique partnership between Northern College, National Trust and Barnsley Museums.

Elsecar Building Bridges Project

Elsecar Building Bridges Project

Barnsley Museums will be celebrating the history of Elsecar through a new community and volunteering project, Building Bridges and Forging Ahead, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Former Projects

Barnsley's Elephants

Barnsley's Elephants

Inspired by the story of Elmer the patchwork elephant by David McKee, Barnsley Museums have been working with artists and communities in each of the six principal towns to decorate a series of Elmer sculptures.

Discover Dearne

Discover Dearne

Discover Dearne a legacy project of the Dearne Valley Landscape Partnership (DVLP) which was a five year National Lottery Heritage Fund project.

Elsecar Heritage Action Zone

Elsecar Heritage Action Zone

The Elsecar Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) was a highly successful three-year partnership between Historic England and Barnsley Museums.