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World-class Moorcroft Pottery on display for the first time in Cannon Hall Museum
To mark 150 years since the birth of the great ceramicist, William Moorcroft, Cannon Hall Museum are hosting a wonderful display of his work which captures the beauty of the natural world. Kindly on loan from W Moorcroft Ltd many of the pieces have not been displayed outside of the company before.
Boats are back at Cannon Hall Park and Gardens
With spring weather hopefully on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to explore Cannon Hall’s stunning park and gardens. People will discover trails, walks, play equipment and of course the boats are sailing back for a second season!
Items that belonged to Cannon Hall’s famous family are returned
A group of items that once belonged to the Spencer Stanhope family have been donated to Cannon Hall Museum and are set to go on display for the first time in many years.
Derelict building transformed into learning space
A derelict building in Cannon Hall’s walled gardens has been transformed into a modern and exciting learning space.
Uncovered masterpiece soon to be on display in Cannon Hall
A recently uncovered masterpiece by world renowned artist Sir Anthony van Dyck will soon be on display in Cannon Hall Museum.
New Sculpture installed at Cannon Hall
A stunning new sculpture by American born artist Jim Robison has been installed in the hidden glade at Cannon Hall.
£3.8m project is restoring glory of Barnsley’s historic attraction
A giant willow monster inspired by scrapbooks recently unearthed is just one of a series of new attractions following nearly £4m worth of investment at a Barnsley beauty spot.
Invasive Species: Shaping the Landscape exhibition launch
Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens and Wentworth Castle Gardens are working collaboratively with the Yorkshire Sculpture Group on an exciting new outdoor exhibition that will be on display, simultaneously, at both locations from Thursday, 1 July.
Funding for new training space at Cannon Hall Museum
Cannon Hall Museum have received funding of £259,000 to create a unique training and creative space in a previously unused building.