What's On
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!
Family Activities
With bushcrafts, storytelling, shadow puppets and more – discover new skills and creative ideas from our online family learning sessions.
Wentworth Castle Gardens
Easter Adventures Trail
Hop along to Wentworth Castle Gardens for lots of family fun happening throughout the Easter holidays.
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!
**SOLD OUT**
Think Ink!
Learn some new, funky techniques for drawing with ink inspired by the artworks in the gallery.
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.
**SOLD OUT**
Nature Pinch Pots
In this delightful workshop, children will create a clay pot decorated with beautiful leaves and flowers to take home.
Cannon Hall
Retro Robin Fair - 14 April
Ethical Fairs considering our carbon footprint. Everything is upcycled, recycled, retro, vintage and hand made.
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.
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.
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.