Venues

Cannon Hall Museum

Cawthorne South Yorkshire South Yorkshire S75 4AT United Kingdom

T: 01226 790270

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Cooper Gallery

Church St Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 2AH United Kingdom

T: 01226 775678

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Elsecar Heritage Centre

Wath Rd Elsecar Barnsley South Yorkshire S74 8HJ United Kingdom

T: 01226 740203

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Experience Barnsley

Town Hall Church St Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 2TA United Kingdom

T: 01226 772500

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Worsbrough Mill

Worsbrough Bridge Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 5LJ United Kingdom

T: 01226 774527

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Visit Barnsley Museums for exciting days out!

Barnsley Museums includes five free heritage attractions spread across the beautiful borough. They offer something for everyone, from fascinating exhibitions, events, and activities to history, art, nature, and culture—with some shopping and culinary experiences included, too!

The best part is that they’re all free to enter and explore. Whether you are looking for a fun family day out, a relaxing escape, or a voyage of discovery, you will find it at Barnsley Museums.

Each visit to Barnsley Museums offers something different, with regular events ranging from craft and artisan markets to free family activities, talks, adult workshops, antique fairs, and food and drink experiences. They are great places to make special memories in breathtaking settings.

Beautiful landscapes, gardens, and parklands

Enjoy the fresh air, scenic views, and wildlife across our beautiful green areas. Visit Worsbrough Mill Museum and Country Park, and explore 240 acres of Country Park packed with nature. Take a relaxing stroll around the stunning outside spaces at Cannon Hall and find free family trails, wonderful walled gardens, Pre-Raphaelite fairylands, lakes with swan boats, and so much more.

Two dog walkers in front of Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens.

Experience blockbuster exhibitions and exciting events in unique locations

Cannon Hall Museum, The Cooper Gallery, and Experience Barnsley Museum, are all home to outstanding collections and a regular programme of exhibitions that range from costume, ceramics, illustration, and fine art to Roman and Viking History.

A painting of an elephant and a snake on a wall

The historic village of Elsecar is a unique day out

A visit allows you to witness the legacy of the Earls Fitzwilliam, who transformed Elsecar into a thriving industrial hub in the 18th and 19th centuries. You can visit bustling independent shops, an antique centre, cafes, a beer tap, and a children's play area, making Elsecar Heritage Centre a very special place to spend time.

An aerial view of Elsecar Heritage Centre

Perfect family days out

Ranging from bushcraft to storytelling. Learn new skills across our range of family-friendly activities for kids of all ages.

For more information, please visit our What's On Page.

A child taking part in clay making craft activity.

What's On - Latest Events

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

Featuring arts and crafts, nature trails, and interactive workshops – bring the family along and experience everything Barnsley Museums have to offer!

From classic costumes and world-renowned author exhibitions to celebrations of history and demonstrations, enjoy a range of free exhibitions across our five sites.