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.

Memories of Barnsley’s Past- An Exhibition by The Tasker Photographic Trust
Fascinating pictures and photographs of old Barnsley buildings & occupants, showing the development of Barnsley over the last 150 years. The exhibitions themes: Transport; pubs; Peel Square; markets; fashion and industry offer an insight into the ever changing face of the town centre and resilient community.

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.
Artwork transferred to the nation set to go in display in The Cooper Gallery
A stunning oil painting by John Atkinson Grimshaw has been allocated by HM Government to the fine art collection at the Cooper Gallery in Barnsley.

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