Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre
In or near Gilroyd.
Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Steve Fareham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Barnsley Interchange · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre is a museum located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre showcases the history and stories of Barnsley through various exhibits and collections. Visitors can explore the museum's displays that span thousands of years, providing insights into the local heritage and community.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre is located in Barnsley, Yorkshire. This museum focuses on the history and culture of the town, offering various exhibits and resources for research.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.5541, -1.4828
- District
- Barnsley
- Parish
- Barnsley, unparished area
- Postcode
- S70 2TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barnsley North
- Phone
- +44 1226 772500
- Nearest railway station
- Barnsley Interchange — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm; Saturday 10am-3.30pm; closed Sunday and Monday
- Official site
- www.experience-barnsley.com
Sources
- osm: node/2550156426 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre?
- Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S70 2TA), in the parish of Barnsley, unparished area.
- What is Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre?
- Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode S70 2TA.
- Is Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre is part of the Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre free to visit?
- Yes, Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S70 2TA.