Accessibility

Visitors who are wheelchair users or whose mobility is limited

• Level access entry from Church Street
• Lift available to all floors and outside spaces
• Seating available throughout the Gallery
• Accessible toilets are available next to the café
• There are Changing Places toilets available in the Town Hall and in the Library at the Lightbox, both less than half a mile away in the town centre

Visitors who are D/deaf or hard of hearing

• Portable hearing loops available on the front desk - please speak to a member of staff for further information
• Subtitles on films

Visitors who are Blind or partially sighted

• Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of the Gallery

Audio Descriptions

We have audio descriptions of a selection objects from our collections.

Autistic visitors and vistors with learning difficulties

• We have visual stories for each of our sites
• We have a 360 tour of the Cooper Gallery available
• We have sensory backpacks available with ear defenders, fidget toys and torches - please ask at reception
• Our garden area is usually a relaxed and calm environment, but please check our events page for details of activities that maybe taking place on specific days.

We are holding relaxed openings at the Cooper Gallery and Experience Barnsley on the following dates in 2023:

Monday 13 February
Saturday 11 March
Saturday 15 April
Tuesday 30 May
Saturday 17 June
Wednesday 26 July
Friday 18 August
Saturday 16 September
Monday 23 October
Saturday 18 November
Saturday 9 December

Interactives will be turned down or off to create a quieter experience for visitors who prefer it. We can never guarantee how quiet or busy the Gallery might be on these sessions however we will not book in any groups or school visits on these days.

Please note that although music and interactives will be turned down, we do still have a busy cafe onsite which may generate some noise in the entrance to the Gallery and in the shop.