Experience Barnsley

Cleopatra and the Queens of Egypt exhibition

Step into the mesmerising world of ancient Egypt this spring at Experience Barnsley. Get ready to take an unforgettable journey through Cleopatra’s incredible life.

7th Mar 2026 - 20th Feb 2027

The Cooper Gallery

Exhibition - Studio Prints: Creative Collaboration

Discover the world of Studio Prints through a new exhibition celebrating the Balakjian Collection. Gifted to the Cooper Gallery through Arts Council England’s Cultural Gifts Scheme, the newly acquired group of prints, plates, and drawings offer a glimpse into the art of printmaking.

25th Apr - 31st Oct 2026

Sadler Room, The Cooper Gallery

Exhibition - Post by Benny Watson

Discover Post, a new exhibition from artist Benny Watson exploring themes of identity, loss and renewal. Created in the year following the death of his grandmother, Mel Dyke MBE, Watson uses old postcards and materials found in Mel's home to create bold new works.

9th May - 31st Oct 2026

Cannon Hall Museum

Exhibition - Cannon Hall: The Story of a House and Its Family

Step inside Cannon Hall Museum and explore 300 years of history of the house and family in this new exhibition. Learn about the people who called Cannon Hall home, from fiery personalities to fashionable society hosts, rumoured spies to Pre-Raphaelite artists.

23rd May - 20th Sep 2026