What's On
Christmas at Barnsley Museums
Celebrate the festive season with Barnsley Museums as we welcome winter with warmth, creativity, and community spirit. Across our five unique sites, you’ll find a joyful mix of seasonal events, exhibitions, and activities designed to delight visitors of all ages.
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.
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.
Experience Barnsley
Relaxed Opening - 24 Jan
Come along to our relaxed openings, which are designed for visitors who would prefer a quieter experience in the museum.
The Cooper Gallery
Relaxed Openings - 24 Jan
Come along to our relaxed openings, which are designed for visitors who would prefer a quieter experience in the gallery.
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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.
Hoyland Library
Pop-up Archives - Hoyland
Join the Archives and Local Studies team when they visit the library to ask your questions about local and family history.
Cooper Gallery
Barnsley College Print Show exhibition
Work created by Barnsley College students, on display in the Sadler Room for a limited time.