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Exhibition: Stories of Childhood

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. 

Introducing Culture Companions

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.

Beginners’ Running group

Wentworth Castle Gardens

Beginners’ Running group

Meet like-minded people and build up your fitness in the beautiful surroundings of Wentworth Castle Gardens.

Orienteering Trail

Wentworth Castle Gardens

Orienteering Trail

Explore Wentworth Castle Gardens in a new way with our orienteering courses.

Exhibition: Straight A's - John Ledger

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.

Teeny Time Travellers - January to March

Experience Barnsley

Teeny Time Travellers - January to March

Held on Fridays during term time, our little adventurers have the chance to play, explore, make, share stories and sing. There are plenty of toys to play with and there is a different themed activity each week. Snacks are provided.

Kids in Museums Art School Trail

Cooper Gallery

Kids in Museums Art School Trail

Aimed at children around 9+, activities include a traditional museum spotter trail with a fun twist – each stop on the trail unlocks a ‘museum mission’ designed to help participants look at and chat about the artwork the Cooper collection in fun new ways.