Called in this morning not been in for a number of years. Free admission donations welcome. Really nice cafe. The building is easy to access very well set out. Very friendly staff, the art displays are stunning lots of information about the artwork and artist available. Well worth a visit.
It's good to have a characterful, free, little gallery in central Barnsley, but it is a bit too dimly lit to see the paintings properly, especially when they are hung so far down the walls that you have to stoop to see them. Not easy when you're getting older!
Been a few times. Our toddler loves it. Lots for him to interact with and things to entertain his baby Sister too
It's not the Tate but it's not at the end of a long expensive train ride. I suppose much depends upon what's on but just at the moment it marvelous.
I was pleasantly surprised with the way they display art works. The building itself isn’t huge but I think this gallery has far more to offer than the big city gallery such as Leeds Art gallery.
Good old fashioned service with a smile, full English breakfast with a pot of tea and all for £6... excellent 👍
Really enjoyed looking around this gallery today. There was an exhibition of photos that made me laugh out loud and the permanent collection is also very impressive with a couple of pieces by Atkinson Grimshaw which are really beautiful and haunting.
The Cooper put great exhibitions on for children sometimes too so look out for those. The recent Elmer exhibition was fabulous and my 2 and 4 year old spent a happy couple of hours interacting with it. Nice cafe with outdoor seating in a pleasant courtyard for the warmer days. Unusual and unique gifts are also available in the shop.
I was privileged enough to be invited to the preview of Brains in a Dish. The gallery is a beautiful space and the staff are friendly, knowledgeable and deliver exceptional customer service. I'm not a usual gallery visitor, but really loved the space and exhibits.
I 1st visited this gallery quite recently on my lunch break (college) Although I am originally from Darfield, I've spent the majority of my life away from the area. After moving back home I've been met with some massive changes to the barnsley town centre.
However I'm beginning to finally discover parts of Barnsley not currently known to me when I was younger. This gallery did not disappoint! And it's brought to the surface of wanting to find out more about my heritage and Barnsleys. Being an avid artist/enthusiasts I'm keen to return to the gallery soak up some more of barnsleys hidden history.
The cafe is also quite delightful, having tasted one of their in-house dinners.
Brilliant staff beautiful meals 😋
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