21st November 2024

Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens hosts a national takeover day

On Friday, 22 November, Cannon Hall Museum, Park, and Gardens will hand over the keys to Year Five students from Carlton Primary School for one day. Part of Fusion’s Festival of Joy, the event forms part of the national Kids in Museums’ Takeover Day initiative when children and young people take part in running day-to-day activities at archives, galleries, heritage sites, historic homes and museums from across the UK.

23rd September 2024

Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens wins national heritage learning award

Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens is delighted to announce that it has received the Sandford Award for Heritage Learning. The award recognises Cannon Hall’s excellent learning opportunities and outstanding visitor engagement.

14th August 2024

Roof repairs begin on Cannon Hall Museum

Essential work begins to preserve the historic building and secure the future of its collections.

31st July 2024

Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens nationally recognised as one of the best free visitor attractions

Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens has received national recognition from Visit England as being one of the most visited free attractions in England.

15th July 2024

Guardians of Bird Island: A New Sculptural Trail for Cannon Hall Park and Gardens

Cannon Hall Park and Gardens is delighted to announce the arrival of Guardians of Bird Island, a characterful new sculptural trail that will enchant visitors of all ages. The trail will open on Friday, 19 July.

20th June 2024

Cannon Hall celebrates the historic links between Barnsley and Poland

An event at Cannon Hall Museum on Friday 21st June 2024 explores the stories and memories of the Polish Resettlement Camp and its residents and celebrates its connections to the country.

15th May 2024

The silver screen comes to life at Cannon Hall with the opening of their latest exhibition

Cannon Hall Museum will become the backdrop to a movie set with the arrival of its new exhibition. ‘Costume from the Classics’ which will open at the Museum on Friday, 24 May and run until Sunday, 15 September.