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.
Cooper Gallery
Sketchbook Circle
Relaxed drawing sessions for adults. Whether you already draw regularly or are an absolute beginner, come and enjoy the meditative nature of drawing and support your well-being with creativity in the company of others. Gentle guidance on hand.
Cooper Gallery
The Postcards of Eldon Street
A homage display designed for the High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) project as a contemporary response to the Victorian montage postcards by Warner Gothard.
Cooper Gallery
Brian's Wild Wood
Read, create or simply relax in the fun surroundings of Brian’s Wonderful World.
Cannon Hall
Costumes from the Classics
Magnificent dresses and exquisite suits, classic literature, unforgettable period drama.
Cannon Hall
Costume Capers
Strut your stuff on the stage, dazzle us in the dress-up corner or cosy up in our reading area. There’s lots to do for all ages in our interactive space.
Storying Barnsley
Wombwell Stories
This in-person creative workshop with Artist, Tomekah George will bring together an exciting group from different walks of life, to share local stories through conversations, shapes, collage and drawing.
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
Secrets of the Fox Collection
See beautiful landscape and still life paintings from the 19th century, on display for the first time in decades thanks to extensive conservation.