From the Shire to Yorkshire…

From the Shire to Yorkshire…

This autumn, grab your cloak and your sword and set off on a quest to Experience Barnsley for the one exhibition to rule them all as J.R.R Tolkien’s legendarium comes to Yorkshire.

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Light and Soul at Cooper Gallery

Light and Soul at Cooper Gallery

This summer, immerse yourself in nature and the landscapes of 19th century France through a captivating new exhibition at the Cooper Gallery in Barnsley. Light and Soul: Early Impressions of the French Landscape will be on display until Saturday 7th October. The exhibition brings together paintings and drawings by pioneering...

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Work by Henry Moore arrives in Barnsley

Work by Henry Moore arrives in Barnsley

He was the first British artist to become a global star in his lifetime. And now the iconic work of Henry Moore has arrived in Barnsley. On until Saturday 3rd June, the Cooper Gallery will host Henry Moore: Threads of Influence, a touring exhibition from the Sainsbury Centre. The exhibition...

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Brain boosting art exhibition comes to Barnsley

Brain boosting art exhibition comes to Barnsley

Brains in a Dish is a new art and science exhibition at Barnsley’s Cooper Gallery to raise awareness of dementia research.

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King Tut’s legacy comes to life in Barnsley

King Tut’s legacy comes to life in Barnsley

To mark 100 years since the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, Egyptologist, Joann Fletcher, has designed an immersive exhibition at Experience Barnsley.

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Restoring the character of Eldon Street

Restoring the character of Eldon Street

Eldon Street has been the principal gateway into Barnsley town centre for over 170 years. But what are your memories of one of the most historic and best-loved streets in Barnsley? Do you remember Eldon Street as a thriving street for businesses, echoing with the voices of entrepreneurs past and...

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Barnsley Serves the World: history of the former Slazenger Factory

Barnsley Serves the World: history of the former Slazenger Factory

This April, Experience Barnsley is unveiling a new exhibition, Barnsley Serves the World, dedicated to the former staff at Barnsley’s Slazenger factory.

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