Visiting Us

On your first visit to the Archives and Local Studies we ask you to register as a user and follow some brief guidelines in order to explore the many records we look after.

This is to help us keep the unique documents secure and safe. We ask that you bring along two forms of identification, one of which must include your name and address: a driving licence, passport, bank card, council tax or other bill, for example. We will then issue you with a membership card which is valid for three years. If you do not have the correct identification on your first visit you can still enter as a 'guest' for the day.

Customers are encouraged to book in advance to view documents and use resources by emailing archives@barnsley.gov.uk or telephoning 01226 773950 (during opening hours). Booking is recommended for accessing microform resources and the digital version of the Barnsley Chronicle. 

We hope that you will enjoy your visit and find out something new about the Barnsley borough.

Opening hours 

Monday Closed

Tuesday 9:30am-12.45pm & 1.30pm-6pm*

Wednesday 9:30am-12.45pm & 1.30pm-4:30pm

Thursday 9:30am-12.45pm & 1.30pm-4:30pm

Friday Closed

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

*Please note: if arriving after 5pm on Tuesdays you may need to press the door buzzer and wait for entry into the Town Hall.

Contact information

T: 01226 773950 (during opening hours)

E: archives@barnsley.gov.uk

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We have a 360 virtual tour of Archives & Local Studies available to view.

 

Visual guide to finding Archives and Local Studies in Barnsley Town Hall

  • The steps which lead to the entrance to Barnsley Town Hall
    The steps which lead to the entrance to Barnsley Town Hall
  • Several items on display in the Experience Barnsley Gift Shop, including a bag and some books.
    Experience Barnsley Museum Gift Shop
  • The gift shop at Experience Barnsley, where keyrings, mugs, and cards are all on display.
    Experience Barnsley Museum Gift Shop
  • Corridor leading down Experience Barnsley Museum showing the main gallery in the background.
    Corridor leading to Experience Barnsley Museum Main Gallery
  • Experience Barnsley Museum main gallery. A display showing Barnsley's Memory Box collection.
    Experience Barnsley Museum Main Gallery
  • Experience Barnsley Museum main gallery showing displays on Romans, Anglo-Saxons and prehistory
    Experience Barnsley Museum's History Collection
  • The door leading to the exit of the main gallery at Experience Barnsley Museum.
    Back entrance of the Experience Barnsley Museum Main Gallery
  • The back entrance of the main gallery leading to the exhibition space and Barnsley Archives.
    Back entrance of the Experience Barnsley Museum Main Gallery
  • A path leading to the main exhibition space, the toilets and Barnsley Archives.
    A path leading to Barnsley Archives & Local Studies
  • The entrance to Barnsley Archives & Local Studies
    The entrance to Barnsley Archives & Local Studies
  • The front entrance to Barnsley Archives & Local Studies
    The front entrance to Barnsley Archives & Local Studies