Opening times
The Cooper Gallery is open to the public all year round. Please note that exhibition spaces are closed to the public during change of exhibition.
Monday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm
Cafe open Monday - Saturday, 9:30am - 3pm
Church Street, Barnsley, S70 2AH

The Cooper Gallery
Seascapes and Riverviews
A brand new and breathtaking display of artworks from the fine art collection at Cooper Gallery. From a dramatic hurricane by Eugene Isabey to a delicate view of the Tigris by David Muirhead Bone, enjoy being swept away or simply glide through more of Barnsley’s excellent art.
BETWEEN - PAMELA BRIGGS & RUTH MIEMCZYK
Artists Pamela Briggs and Ruth Miemczyk return to the Cooper Gallery with an exhibition of paintings and drawings that are testament to the continued involvement and dedication to their art.

Local artists support the Cooper Gallery’s fundraising auction
On Friday, 24 June the Cooper Gallery will be hosting a special fundraising event to raise essential money to preserve and conserve key pieces from their outstanding art collection.

A new exhibition is rolling into the Cooper Gallery
A new extra{ordinary} exhibition is rolling into the Cooper Gallery on Saturday, 19 February and is set to raise smiles with visitors.

Captivating science & art project announced for Cooper Gallery
Thanks to a £15,000 funding boost from Alzheimer’s Research UK’s flagship public outreach scheme, the Inspire Fund, a new science-art project and exhibition is planned for the Cooper Gallery in Barnsley, with interactive exhibits created through a series of workshops with the local community.
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