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Barnsley Museums Jan - April What's on 2024

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We have lots of free exhibitions, events, activities and workshops happening at our five museums this winter. We look forward to welcoming you!

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Family Activities

Family Activities

With bushcrafts, storytelling, shadow puppets and more – discover new skills and creative ideas from our online family learning sessions.

Easter Adventures Trail

Wentworth Castle Gardens

Easter Adventures Trail

Hop along to Wentworth Castle Gardens for lots of family fun happening throughout the Easter holidays.

Elsecar Suppa Club - March 2024

Elsecar Heritage Centre

Elsecar Suppa Club - March 2024

Barnsley’s dedicated street food, craft beer, and live music event where you can expect the tastiest food, thirst-quenching beverages, and just one heck of a good time in general!

Think Ink!

**SOLD OUT**

Think Ink!

Learn some new, funky techniques for drawing with ink inspired by the artworks in the gallery.

Mini Magical Worlds

Experience Barnsley

Mini Magical Worlds

Create your own model of your favourite part of Middle-Earth whether it be the door to Moria or a cosy hobbit house.

Nature Pinch Pots

**SOLD OUT**

Nature Pinch Pots

In this delightful workshop, children will create a clay pot decorated with beautiful leaves and flowers to take home.

Retro Robin Fair - 14 April

Cannon Hall

Retro Robin Fair - 14 April

Ethical Fairs considering our carbon footprint. Everything is upcycled, recycled, retro, vintage and hand made.

Teeny Time Travellers Club - April & May 2024

Experience Barnsley

Teeny Time Travellers Club - April & May 2024

The Teeny Time Travellers Club is an interactive session at Experience Barnsley for under-fives and their grown-ups! Held on Fridays during term time, our little adventurers have the chance to play, explore, make, share stories and sing.

The World of Brian Wildsmith

Experience Barnsley & Cooper Gallery

The World of Brian Wildsmith

World-renowned children’s book author and illustrator Brian Wildsmith will be celebrated through two new exhibitions at The Cooper Gallery and Experience Barnsley Museum.

Coming Home: The Life of Brian Wildsmith

Experience Barnsley

Coming Home: The Life of Brian Wildsmith

We tell the inspirational story of Brian’s life and career, from his childhood growing up in the mining communities around Hoyland and Barnsley to his first break into publishing and travels to Hollywood.