Barnsley Museums Sites

Great Museum Quest

Discover pieces of the past, amazing art and Barnsley’s best places in this summer’s most exciting mission. Free, family fun at a museum near you!

21st Jul - 31st Aug 2026

Elsecar Heritage Centre

Elsecar By The Sea Trail

Did you know that Elsecar was once affectionately known as “Elsecar by the Sea” due to people heading there by train to relax and play at the reservoir and park?

1st Aug - 7th Sep 2026

Copying Cooper: Hidden Gems From The Cooper Gallery

The Barnsley Museums Culture Companions group have been re-creating paintings from our collections

3rd Aug 2026 - 8th Jan 2027

Penistone Library

Pop-up Archives - Penistone

Join the Archives and Local Studies team when they visit the library to ask your questions about local and family history.

7th September 2026

Elsecar Heritage Centre

Heritage Open Days: Local History Talks

A series of talks and performances delivered at Elsecar Heritage Centre by local heritage organisations, see below for more information. All talks are 'book in advance' and will take place in the Visitor Centre's Learning Space at Elsecar Heritage Centre.

11th - 19th Sep 2026

The Cooper Gallery

Introduction to Block Printing

Discover the art of repeat pattern design in this hands-on session. Inspired by the Studio Prints exhibition, create and carve your own stamp, then use eco-friendly inks to print onto an item to take home.

12th September 2026

Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre

Teeny Time Travellers - September to December 2026

Join our Teeny Time Travellers as they explore the Experience Barnsley museum collection every Friday in term time. Our signature under-5's session is full of stories, songs and crafts - perfect for your little Time Traveller!

18th Sep - 4th Dec 2026