Opening times
Open Tuesday - Friday 10am until 4pm. Saturday 10am until 3:30pm.
Barnsley Archives and Discovery Centre - Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4pm and Tuesdays 10am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-6pm.
Town Hall, Church Street, Barnsley, S70 2TA
What's On
Find out what events & exhibitions are taking place at our museum.
Collections
The Museum collections at Experience Barnsley span thousands of years and provide us with fascinating glimpses of life in the borough of Barnsley.
Our Archives
Barnsley Archives and Local Studies is based in the Discovery Centre, located within the Town Hall.
Accessibility
Find out more about accessibility at Experience Barnsley.
Podcast
Barnsley Museums Natters, a podcast from Barnsley Museums returns for series two in March 2024 reflecting on the 1984-85 Miners' Strike
Strike40 Reflecting on the 1984-85 Miners' Strike
Barnsley Museums is marking the 40th anniversary of the Miners Strike throughout the year with a programme of events and online activities.
Experience Barnsley Museum welcomes you to discover the Chamber of Treasures
A new room has been created in Experience Barnsley Museum featuring a small interactive gallery, displaying stories of the town's people and places through objects and archaeology.
Barnsley goes wild for Brian Wildsmith
The World of Brian Wildsmith: a new exhibition of art and illustrations will enchant children and parents alike. World-renowned children’s book author and illustrator Brian Wildsmith will be celebrated through a season of exhibitions spanning two of Barnsley Museums fantastic free attractions.
Experience Barnsley Museum is looking for Britain’s Best Tolkien Memorabilia
Experience Barnsley Museum is currently hosting the ‘Magic of Middle-earth’, an exhibition which celebrates the genius of J.R.R. Tolkien.
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Find out more about Barnsley’s stories, collections and communities.