Upcoming Events

First Thursday every month. Bring in your treasures to be identified and ask for advice on their care.

From hidden hazards to perilous poisons, Danger Zone explores the hidden dangers of everyday objects. The exhibition will expose the risks people took to stay fashionable, keep their homes tidy and make sure their children were entertained. Expect the unexpected and find out why health and safety laws are so important today. 0113 3784079

A new exhibition exploring how our ancestors experienced death and how they remembered those they lost..

Exhibition revealing untold stories of working class women elected to represent some of Britain’s greatest industries from coal to cotton. Queens of Industry were a 20th century phenomenon; the first Railway Queens elected in the 1920s and the last Coal Queen crowned in the 1980s. Free with museum admission. Please note Mondays: Closed (Open Bank Holiday Mondays, 10:00 - 17:00) Tuesday - Saturday & 10:00 - 17:00 Last admission 16:00 Sunday 13:00 - 17:00

Local and Family History Network for beginners. Free

A new photographic exhibition explores the working lives of women from across West Yorkshire during 19th and 20th centuries. Free entry. Accessible by stairs only.

An illustrated talk by Jane Ainsworth based on a dynasty of builders from Barnsley. Starting with John Potter born 1785, Jane's story follows the family fortunes and its commitment to king and country. Jane also explains how she carried out her research and shows how to get a book published.