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

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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….

Ever wondered who actually ran Worsbrough Mill? 🌾 Take a look through our timeline to discover the known millers of Worsbrough Mill, and a little more about the people who kept this important part of Barnsley’s history turning. 👇

If you use easyfundraising, you can raise money for Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust just by shopping online. There’s no extra cost to you, you don’t have to donate anything yourself, and there are loads of retailers on there. bmht.org/easy-fundraising/

Want to take a peek into the archives? Well, here’s a close look at the Spencer Stanhope Letters. Interested? barnsleymuseums.art.blog/202…

Step back in time at the Bygone Barnsley Talk on 28 September at 11am in the Council Chamber, Barnsley Town Hall. Join local historian Roger Walton for a highly illustrated presentation featuring more than 100 photographs from the 1920s to the 1960s. experience-barnsley.com/what…