Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cooper Gallery
In or near Gilroyd.
Cooper Gallery — Church Street, Barnsley.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Barnsley Interchange · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Cooper Gallery is a museum in Yorkshire. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Barnsley North parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area S70.
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Official information
The Cooper Gallery features a fine art collection showcasing works by British and European artists from the 17th to 21st centuries. It aims to provide an accessible and inclusive environment for all visitors, offering various exhibitions and community programs. The gallery also hosts a café and a gift shop with locally crafted items.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cooper Gallery is a museum located in Barnsley, Yorkshire. It is situated within the Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI, an area of significant ecological interest. The gallery features a range of art exhibitions and collections, contributing to the cultural landscape of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5553, -1.4819
- District
- Barnsley
- Parish
- Barnsley, unparished area
- Postcode
- S70 2AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barnsley North
- Phone
- 01226 775678
- Nearest railway station
- Barnsley Interchange — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Monday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm; closed Sunday and Bank Holidays
- Official site
- www.cooper-gallery.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q114049258 (CC0)
- commons: Cooper Gallery - geograph.org.uk - 4077950.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cooper Gallery?
- Cooper Gallery is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S70 2AH), in the parish of Barnsley, unparished area.
- What is Cooper Gallery?
- Cooper Gallery — Church Street, Barnsley.
- How do I get to Cooper Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode S70 2AH.
- Is Cooper Gallery a protected site?
- Yes — Cooper Gallery is part of the Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Cooper Gallery free to visit?
- Yes, Cooper Gallery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cooper Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S70 2AH.