Are you ready for a Summer of Play?. With a fairy-tale castle, secret gardens and winding wilderness paths, @wcgtrust is the perfect setting for your Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank. Check out their website for details:

Remember that one classic toy from the past?. Well step into a world of nostalgia and creativity at the "Toys, Toys, Toys" event at @EBMuseum this Friday 25th July.

Elsecar's brand new visitor centre has been unveiled!. On Thursday 10th July, @DiscoverElsecar celebrated the exciting opening of its brand-new Visitor Centre. Take a look:

Are you ready for an adventure?. Pick up your free, Great Museum Quest passport and take part in one of the four, free suggested activities at any of the @BarnsleyMuseums to earn a sticker. @CannonHall1760 @CooperBarnsley @Worsbrough_Mill @EBMuseum @DiscoverElsecar

Step into a hidden treasure trove of British art at @CooperBarnsley. Barnsley's Radical Collector: The Sadler Gift from Turner to Bloomsbury reveals a bold and eclectic collection featuring masterpieces by JMW Turner, Vanessa Bell, Duncan Grant and more.

It’s International Chess Day!. At @CannonHall1760, there’s a unique ceramic chess piece shaped like a castle, with a knight standing on its parapet. It’s finished in a smooth cream glaze and was made by the Martin Brothers, who were famous for their quirky ceramic art.

This World Listening Day, we're excited to share the @BarnsleyMuseums Object Audio Descriptions. Take a moment to listen, reflect, and experience the collections in a new way - because listening is another way of seeing.

Celebrate World Watercolour Month with Ladies (or Figures with a Dog Beneath a Tree) by Eugène Isabey. This elegant 19th-century watercolour depicts a group of women in 18th-century dress beneath a tree, accompanied by two dogs and an infant.

Did you know the @DeMorganF at @CannonHall1760 is home to a sculpture of Medusa by Evelyn De Morgan? This unique medallion features the mythical figure with serpents crowning her fiery red curls and swirling outward in a golden, writhing halo around her head. #WorldSnakeDay

Have you heard of @BcepFusion?. Fusion is a dynamic collaboration of cross-sector organisations united by a shared vision: to ensure every child in Barnsley has access to arts, heritage, cultural, and creative education and experiences. Discover more:

Curious about what lies beyond the garden gates at @wcgtrust ?. Join a volunteer-led, behind-the-scenes tour of the Orangery and Walled Gardens at Wentworth Castle Gardens on Friday 18th July. Book your place now!

The Pop-Up Archives are at Wombwell Library today from 10am to 1pm!. Today, @BarnsArchives staff will be available at Wombwell Library to assist with your family and local history questions.

The Childhood Exhibition at @EBMuseum is still open and continues to spark memories and curiosity for visitors of all ages. We're pleased to have supported this exhibition and to see it being so well enjoyed. #CharityTuesday

Celebrate #WorldWatercolourMonth by discovering the beautiful watercolour artworks held in the @BarnsleyMuseums collections!. One stunning example, on display at @CooperBarnsley, is “Interior of the Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent, Constantinople” by John Frederick Lewis.

Fusion is leading the Dearne Youth Legacy Project to explore young people’s interest in the arts. Working with Barnsley Youth Theatre’s Jack Riley, the team is piloting creative activities - including the Dearne’s first-ever e-gaming tournament. Read more:

Looking for a quiet reset in the middle of your week?. Sketchbook Circle is back at @CooperBarnsley tomorrow from 1pm to 3pm. This free session offers a relaxed space to explore drawing through simple, guided exercises.

You can now explore @BarnsleyMuseums' exhibitions from the comfort of your home! Christy Keeney: Formed and Reformed at @CannonHall1760 and Barnsley in Sight: Leeds Fine Artists at @CooperBarnsley are the latest to be added. Find out more:

The Little Hummingbird Events Craft & Makers Market is on at @DiscoverElsecar tomorrow from 10am to 4pm. Expect a variety of makers, bakers, crafters, and more. The businesses based on-site will be open as usual, so it’s a great opportunity to show your support.

It's Decide to Be Married Day. Did you know you can say “I do” at one of Barnsley’s most beautiful venues? @CannonHall1760 offers timeless elegance with its historic Deer Shelter, period Library, exclusive tipis, and stunning Jacobean-inspired Ballroom.

On display at @CannonHall1760 is one of its most treasured items - Little John’s longbow. According to Spencer Stanhope family tradition, the 6ft 7in yew wood bow belonged to Robin Hood’s famous companion. Learn more: