What's On
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
Teeny Time Travellers
Held on Fridays during term time, our little adventurers have the chance to play, explore, make, share stories and sing.
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The Cooper Gallery
Exhibition: Four Seasons In One Day
Immerse yourself in the changing seasons with our co-curated exhibition developed with the Action for Autism Barnsley group (AfAB).
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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.
Wentworth Castle Gardens
House Tours at Wentworth Castle
Have you ever wanted to peek inside the grand Wentworth Castle? Now’s your chance! Take a peek inside the grand house at the centre of the estate on a select number of volunteer-led tours through Wentworth Castle, now Northern College.
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Experience Barnsley Museum
Exhibition: Stories of Childhood
Explore, reminisce and play! From christenings to cricket, samplers to school hats, toys and teddies, discover over a hundred years of growing up in Barnsley.
Experience Barnsley: Archives & Local Studies
Family History Surgeries
Free one-to-one 30 minute sessions for a beginner's guide to family history, introducing you to various online resources such as Ancestry, Findmypast and British Newspaper Archive websites.