What's On
Family Activities
With bushcrafts, storytelling, shadow puppets and more – discover new skills and creative ideas from our online family learning sessions.
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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
Trailblazers and Road Runners Exhibition
There will be a new display and photography wall at Experience Barnsley Museum that celebrates the history of running in Barnsley.
Cooper Gallery
Sketchbook Circle
Whether you already draw regularly or are an absolute beginner, come and enjoy the meditative nature of drawing and support your wellbeing with creativity in the company of others.
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Cooper Gallery
Sam Sherborne
Sam Sherborne is an artist blacksmith and the winner of the prestigious South Yorkshire wide open art competition, The Cooper Prize.
Barnsley Museums at Christmas
Get into the festive spirit this Christmas with some fab and festive family activities
Cannon Hall Museum, Park & Gardens
12 Days of Christmas Trail
Christmas is coming and to get you in the festive mood why not try our fun family trail?
ONLINE
The Barnsley Museums Advent Calendar
We're counting down to Christmas with an online advent calendar, each day there is a digital jigsaw and bonus content such as videos and music.
Elsecar Heritage Centre
Elsecar Christmas Trail
Join the hunt for our cuddly Christmas characters around Elsecar Heritage Centre and be in with a chance of winning in our free prize draw from 2nd December until 2nd January.