Barnsley Museums Learning

16/12/2022

We just want to say a massive thank you to all teachers and school staff we have worked with this year. We won't be continuing with our page in the new year but will be on Twitter. So have a lovely Christmas and we look forward to seeing you again in 2023 over on our Twitter page

13/12/2022

As we wind down for Christmas, we just wanted to let you know that we will moving away from this page and will be just on Twitter in the New Year, so follow us on to keep in touch!
We also have a range of loan boxes available to hire for the spring term. Check out our website to see the options - https://www.barnsley-museums.com/schools and
email [email protected] to find out more.

07/12/2022

Did you know we have A Material World Workshop at Elsecar? Your class will learn about materials and their properties, visit the Newcomen Beam Engine and have a go at creating your own work of art inspired by the industry of the site. Email [email protected] to find out more.

05/12/2022

We hope you enjoy our latest video, a Barnsley version of the 12 Days of Christmas.

www.barnsley-museums.com/christmas

02/12/2022

We hope you are looking forward to the weekend! If you are looking to plan a trip to Cannon Hall after Christmas, we have our WW2 and Victorian sessions available. Email [email protected] to find our more/book.

28/11/2022

25/11/2022

We have our Stone Age and Deep Down Underground sessions available at the museum and as an outreach session that we can bring to you. Email [email protected] to find out more.

23/11/2022

Our Worsbrough field to fork STEM and local history workshops are available to book from March - October! Email [email protected] to find out more.

21/11/2022

We want to know more about what you like to see on our digital channels.

Fill in this short survey to tell us about the things you would like to see and we'll add you into a draw to win one of five £20 vouchers

https://survey.survicate.com/2f69e7c038587568/

📸Thurnscoe Library, 1978 from Barnsley Archives and Local Studies

16/11/2022

If you are looking for an opportunity for your class to get creative, we have out printmaking sessions available after Christmas. Children will be inspired by our collections and create various pieces of print to take home. Email [email protected] to find out more!

13/11/2022

11/11/2022

Bring your class to the Town Hall – heart of Barnsley’s democracy – to learn all about how to create a successful political campaign. Pupils will be inspired by the miners’ strike and Women Against Pit Closures campaign, viewing real archive materials and artefacts to inspire them to create a campaign of their choice. Email [email protected] to book.