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Storying Barnsley wants to hear from you
The CDF Storying Barnsley team want to find out what Barnsley’s creative sector would like to see on offer as training and further development.

Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust Seeks New Trustees
Join the charitable arm of Barnsley Museums and help shape its future.

Barnsley partnership shortlisted for Northern Cultural Education Award
The partnership between Fusion, Barnsley’s Local Cultural and Education Partnership and the Eldon Street High Street Action Zone (HSHAZ) has been recognised for its important work to improve access to arts, culture and creativity for local children and young people.

Easter Half-Term Extravaganza at Barnsley Museums
It’s shaping up to be an egg-cellent Easter break at Barnsley Museums with an exciting range of free family activities taking place over two weeks.

Experience Barnsley Museum welcomes you to discover the Chamber of Treasures
A new room has been created in Experience Barnsley Museum featuring a small interactive gallery, displaying stories of the town's people and places through objects and archaeology.

Barnsley Museums launch Volunteering Report
Barnsley Museums has released a new report on volunteering, showing its value and effects across the borough.

Barnsley Museums Marks the 40th Anniversary of the Miners’ Strike
Barnsley Museums will mark the 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike, one of the most significant episodes in Barnsley and Britain’s history, with a year-long programme of events and activity beginning on Wednesday, 6 March 2024.
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Ghost’ signs of Eldon Street reveal hidden history
Conservation works on historic shopfronts have uncovered hidden traces of past businesses… As part of the Eldon Street High Street Heritage Action Zone (HAZ), major conservation works have been taking place at 32-38 Eldon Street, a historic street in Barnsley town centre with a fascinating past.

Barnsley goes wild for Brian Wildsmith
The World of Brian Wildsmith: a new exhibition of art and illustrations will enchant children and parents alike. World-renowned children’s book author and illustrator Brian Wildsmith will be celebrated through a season of exhibitions spanning two of Barnsley Museums fantastic free attractions.