Museums & Galleries · Peak District
Cooper Art Gallery
📍 S70 2AH
Photo: Alan Murray-Rust (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Fine art collection spanning British and European artists, 17th–21st centuries
- Changing exhibitions, including a printmaking showcase
- Shared Horizon display celebrating older adults' creativity
- Cafe serving lunch, bookable by phone
- Cooper Prize art competition open to South Yorkshire artists
The Cooper Gallery is a free-to-enter art gallery in the centre of Barnsley, home to a fine art collection featuring British and European artists from the 17th to 21st centuries. Alongside the permanent collection, you'll find changing exhibitions and displays, from printmaking showcases to community-led projects celebrating local creativity. There's also a cafe if you fancy a bite to eat, and accessibility information is available via an app. It suits art lovers and those wanting a relaxed cultural stop while in Barnsley. The gallery is just a short walk from Barnsley station, and with 13 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, it's easy to combine a visit with an overnight stay nearby.
Practical details
- Open
- Monday–Saturday, 10am–4pm, excluding bank holidays
- Booking
- Call ahead to book a table or order lunch
- Accessibility
- Accessibility information available, including a Bloomberg Connects app
From the attraction's own website on 28 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
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