What's On

What's On

Find out about all the brilliant exhibitions, events & activities happening across our five museums.

Collections

Collections

Barnsley Museums are proud to look after the borough's unique collections of objects, artworks, and archives. We love to share these treasures and their many, inspiring stories at our museums and galleries and online.

Schools

Schools

Barnsley Museums provides innovative ways to explore our sites, objects and outdoor spaces through inspiring and engaging learning programmes which challenge and delight pupils of all ages.

Volunteering

Volunteering

From caring for our beautiful parks and engaging visitors, to archival research and finding out Barnsley’s history in our discovery centre. We have a range of volunteer opportunities that can suit you and your commitments.

Accessibility

Accessibility

We’re committed to making Barnsley Museums welcoming and accessible for everyone. Explore detailed access information, audio descriptions, Makaton videos, and more to help plan your visit

News & Updates

New exhibition celebrates Cannon Hall’s family and home

New exhibition celebrates Cannon Hall’s family and home

A new exhibition at Cannon Hall Museum explores 300 years of local history. Running from Saturday 23 May to Saturday 20 September 2026, the exhibition invites you to discover the people who called Cannon Hall home, from fiery personalities to fashionable society hosts, and rumoured spies to Pre-Raphaelite artists.

Share your views on Elsecar Heritage Centre

Share your views on Elsecar Heritage Centre

Elsecar Heritage Centre is a hugely important heritage site in Barnsley. We want your views to help shape its future and to make Elsecar a vibrant place for everyone to enjoy. We want to create a long-term plan for Elsecar which recognises its unique history, alongside its place in the community today.