



Discover Barnsley's rich heritage through engaging exhibitions, collections spanning thousands of years, and interactive displays showcasing local stories and history.
Venue Type
Indoor
Typical visit duration
All day
Booking
Walk-in
An independent coffee shop serving breakfast, lunch, brunch and cakes. Speciality teas plus a fine selection of soft drinks.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am until 4pm
The Egyptian exhibition is cool, it's a shame it's temporary because it's about the only interesting thing in the museum!
I wanted to learn a bit about the history of this great little place, and despite its small size there is a lot packed in. Worth a visit and free to enter. You can leave a donation which I did.
A wonderful place to have a look around and learn about Barnsley. Not just the town, but the people and their stories. There are many fascinating objects to see, some hundreds of years old and some more modern.
A very welcoming free museum. Wonderful for children with all sorts to look at. Personally I found the local celebrity display case with Charlie Williams original This is Your Life book particularly interesting. It's a small museum and doesn't take long to look around so well worth your time to pop in. There was a nicely stocked gift shop with reasonable prices.
Absolutely blown away by this Museum.. its fabulous!!! Very interactive for kids of all ages.. there's a lego trail at the moment, perfect for toddlers..and some absolutely fascinating ancient artefacts found in and around Barnsley.. Its a very community based Museum! There's a great play area for the little ones too! Well worth a visit x
Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026
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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026
