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Exhibitions @ Experience Barnsley

1918:

The

Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Great War
Centre is dedicated to the history and
people of our proud borough. Ends

Until Sunday 31 March 2019

Find out more about Barnsley’s Discover something different on every Marking the centenary of the end of
fascinating past, from Roman times visit, the regular activities and events the First World War, this exhibition
to present day, through centuries- along with the fountains to splash in tells the story of the final few months
old artefacts, documents, films and make it the perfect place to visit. of 1918 through the experiences of
recordings that have been donated by local soldiers who survived the war,
The Discovery Centre holds priceless
people living and working in the area. and the impact the conflict had on
treasures. Uncover family histories,
their lives. Discover how Barnsley
The museum is an inspiring place for read documents which are hundreds and the borough have remembered
all the family to visit. There’s lots of fun of years old and explore the Barnsley and commemorated 1918 and what
to be had in the interactive galleries Film and Sound archive. local war memorials tell us about The
and exciting exhibition spaces. Great War. The exhibition will also
explore some women’s experiences of
the conflict both at home and on the
Experience Barnsley Museum Western Front.
Monday to Friday • 9am - 4pm
Saturday • 10am - 3.30pm Free admission

Opening Experience Barnsley Discovery Centre
Times (Archives & Local Studies)
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday • 10am - 4pm
Tuesday • 10am - 6.30pm