Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust

The latest episode of the Barnsley Museums Natters podcast is available to listen to now, featuring a fascinating archive interview with renowned Yorkshire artist Ashley Jackson, recorded in 1983. Tune in now: podfollow.com/barnsley-museu…

Did you used to carve turnips for Halloween? This is a picture of some Worsbrough children from the 1970’s before pumpkins were invented and had to make do with turnips! Does anyone else remember the struggle of carving them and the smell when the candle was lit?

The antiques fair is back at @DiscoverElsecar on Sunday 8th November! Come along to the Ironworks and have a browse through the stalls, with plenty of antiques, vintage items and collectables to look through. You never know what you might find!

The #easyfundraising app is the easiest way to raise for Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust when you shop on your mobile. It’s completely FREE and available on iOS and Android, so please get it now to make sure you don’t miss out on any donations for us!

Museum Job Alert 📢 Barnsley Museums are seeking to recruit Relief Learning assistants to work in their award-winning Learning Team. Apply now before 30th October: bmht.org/news/relief-learnin…

Looking for a free Halloween activity? Head to @DiscoverElsecar and take part in their Ghoul and Ghost Trail! While you’re visiting, why not make a donation to BMHT to help protect and preserve these historic places for future generations? elsecar-heritage.com/whats-o…

Fancy making your own potions? Cleopatra was famous for creating her own cosmetics, potions and medicines. Learn how to make your own spectacular Ancient Egyptian inspired potions as part of the Potions from the Pyramids spooky workshop. barnsley-museums.com/whats-o…

The lights go out, the artefacts disappear, and suddenly everyone is a suspect... Who took them, and can you solve the mystery before the mummy’s curse strikes? Book your places and put your detective skills to the test: barnsley-museums.com/whats-o…

Free Halloween activity anyone? @DiscoverElsecar are hosting their Ghoul and Ghost Trail across its grounds from 24th October. Can you find all the spooky ghosts around the Heritage Centre and discover some spine-tingling local legends?

The Cooper Gallery used to be Barnsley Grammar School, but when the school relocated to Shaw Lane, Samuel bought the building and turned it into a gallery. He left the gallery to the people of Barnsley with over 200 of his paintings. Read more: barnsleymuseums.art.blog/202…

We want to say a massive thank you to everyone that has contributed to our pre-loved bookshop at Cannon Hall, donating books or purchasing them. Your fantastic support helps look after the gardens!

Recently, we funded the cleaning and display for ‘Laura’ The Green Moor Head. ‘Laura’ is a mysterious stone head that has journeyed from a family garden in Green Moor to the collections of Barnsley Museums. Take a look and find out: barnsleymuseums.art.blog/202…

There’s a few animals you will see in the gardens at Cannon Hall Museum this World Animal Day, including bees, ducks and… a rhino? Yes, that’s right, a rhino. Head down and take a look for yourself! #WorldAnimalDay

What’s happening in Barnsley? Be the first to hear about upcoming events, exhibitions and activities at our museum sites by signing up for our monthly newsletter. 👉 Sign up today: bmht.org/free-sign-up/

Know someone who’s into garden railways? The Yorkshire Garden Railways Showcase is coming to @DiscoverElsecar, with suppliers showcasing everything from steam and battery locomotives and rolling stock to track, buildings, bridges and spare parts. barnsley-museums.com/whats-o…

What really happened during the Dambusters Raid? Join a volunteer from the International Bomber Command Centre in Lincoln, on Thursday 1 October at Barnsley Town Hall for a fascinating look at the story behind one of the most famous RAF operations. barnsley-museums.com/whats-o…

Are you a fan of antiques, vintage finds and a good rummage? The popular Antiques Fair is back at the Ironworks, @DiscoverElsecar on Sunday 11 October.

How much of Barnsley’s history is tucked away in the Archives? Barnsley Archives, based in the Discovery Centre at Barnsley Town Hall, is home to hundreds of years of local history, from old photographs and maps to documents, films and all sorts of fascinating records.

Boats in Elsecar? Did you know Elsecar was once home to a boat yard? Earlier this year, whilst researching the history of Elsecar, Catherine Roebuck came across a reference to a boat called the ‘North Star’, which was built in 1855. Read more: barnsleymuseums.art.blog/202…

Help Cannon Hall Gardens Grow! Our beautiful celebration tree sculpture located in the gardens at Cannon Hall can help you to remember special times or mark one of life’s major milestones. To order your personalised pear, please visit bmht.org/help-cannon-hall-ga….