What's On
Family Activities
With bushcrafts, storytelling, shadow puppets and more – discover new skills and creative ideas from our online family learning sessions.
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.
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Experience Barnsley
Tiny Time Travellers
Held on Fridays during term time, our little adventurers have the chance to play, explore, make, share stories and sing.
Experience Barnsley, Learning Lab
Portable Antiquities Scheme Archaeology Finds Surgery
Bookable sessions with a regional archaeology finds officer to record and identify metal detecting and historic finds in the borough.
Barnsley Town Hall, Council Chamber
Lancaster and Sons: a Barnsley Dynasty talk
An illustrated talk on the rise through four generations of one of Barnsley's most prominent and influential families, the Lancasters, auctioneers, valuers and estate agents.
Worsbrough Mill
Adam Briscoe Worsbrough Mural Unveiling
Join artist Adam Briscoe as he reveals his latest work showcasing Worsbrough Mill and Country Park in his unique style.
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Experience Barnsley
Experience Barnsley - Relaxed Openings for 2025
Come along to our relaxed openings, which are designed for visitors who would prefer a quieter experience in the museum.
The Cooper Gallery
Cooper Gallery - Relaxed Openings for 2025
Come along to our relaxed openings, which are designed for visitors who would prefer a quieter experience in the gallery.
Experience Barnsley
Creative Arts Session - Age UK / Butterflies Dementia Support
Artist Sally Philburn will be leading a creative session based on the experiences of childhood contributing to the upcoming exhibition Stories of Childhood (not for online programme, as aimed at existing groups).