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Barnsley Museums
October Half Term at Barnsley Museums
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.
Cannon Hall Museum
Myths and Magic at Cannon Hall
There's magic and more to discover at Cannon Hall! Pick up a free trail at the Museum Shop and join us for a magical adventure.
Archives and Local Studies
10 Years of Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust Display
To celebrate the forthcoming 10-year anniversary of Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust, Barnsley Archives have created a display which will showcase some of the items that have been purchased or conserved thanks to the generous donations of supporters of the Trust.
Cooper Gallery
Sketchbook Circle - November
Whether you're a seasoned sketcher or picking up a pencil for the very first time, this relaxed and welcoming session invites you to explore the calming, mindful benefits of drawing
Experience Barnsley
Teeny Time Travellers - Nov & Dec
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.
Town Hall, Council Chamber
South Yorkshire Local Heritage List Talk
Join James Thomson from the South Yorkshire Archaeology Service for an illustrated talk exploring Barnsley’s rich and varied heritage. From the town’s industrial roots in linen, coal, and metalworking, to the rise of the co-operative movement and the grandeur of Victorian public buildings.
Goldthorpe Library
Pop-up Archives - Goldthorpe
Join the Archives and Local Studies team when they visit the library to ask your questions about local and family history.
Cannon Hall
A Cannon Hall Christmas
Step into the magic of the season and see Cannon Hall beautifully decorated in traditional festive style. Wander through the hall and enjoy the sights, scents and sparkle of a classic Christmas.
Cooper Gallery
The Egyptian Labyrinth: The Middle Kingdom and the Faiyum Region
The Faiyum oasis is a basin 62 miles south of Cairo. It seems to have been particularly significant during the Middle Kingdom, when the new capital city, Ity-Tawy, was established nearby, and in the Ptolemaic Period when it was extensively cultivated.
Cannon Hall
A Cannon Hall Christmas - Stir-Up Sunday
Celebrate the traditional start of the festive saeson with a hands-on experience in our historic Victorian kitchen. Make your own Christmas pudding, ready to cook and keep until the big day then head into the Servant's Hall to get creative decorating a festive biscuit - perfect for all ages!