What's On
Coming Soon
Experience Barnsley
Cleopatra and the Queens of Egypt exhibition
Experience Barnsley Museum
Exhibition: Stories of Childhood
Explore, reminisce and play! From christenings to cricket, samplers to school hats, toys and teddies, discover over a hundred years of growing up in Barnsley.
Cooper Gallery
Introducing Culture Companions
In this mini exhibition, founding member of the group, Ron, shares photographs of his journey to the group and his companions that make Thursday mornings special.
Wentworth Castle Gardens
Beginners’ Running group
Meet like-minded people and build up your fitness in the beautiful surroundings of Wentworth Castle Gardens.
Wentworth Castle Gardens
Orienteering Trail
Explore Wentworth Castle Gardens in a new way with our orienteering courses.
Wentworth Castle Gardens
House Tours at Wentworth Castle - Jan & Feb
Take a peek inside the grand house at the centre of the estate on a select number of volunteer-led tours through Wentworth Castle.
Cooper Gallery
Expressing the Walls in my Mind - Children and Young People’s Emotional Health and Wellbeing exhibition
Just Us are proud to announce their new exhibition Expressing the Walls in My Mind, created in collaboration with artist Tony Wade, and with support from Barnsley Civic.
The Cooper Gallery
Exhibition: Straight A's - John Ledger
The Straight A’s exhibition offers a deeply personal look into the adult life of Barnsley born artist, John Ledger, told through five powerful themes: Anxiety, Anorexia, Alcohol, Ageing, and Art.
Experience Barnsley
Experience Barnsley - Relaxed Openings for 2026
Come along to our relaxed openings, which are designed for visitors who would prefer a quieter experience in the museum.
The Cooper Gallery
Cooper Gallery - Relaxed Openings for 2026
Come along to our relaxed openings, which are designed for visitors who would prefer a quieter experience in the gallery.