Over 50 years ago an 18 year old Barton lad, with an almost empty portfolio and “a head full of nonsense”, left the town to go to art college. After a very varied career, but in those fifty years never losing his artistic drive, that lad has returned to his home town with an exhibition […]
Find out more »Estuary is a photographic essay of the Humber and the challenges it faces. The beauty of the big skies, the ever-changing light and the fluidity of water is a constant. However climate change, brought about in part by some of the key industries on this huge estuary, is threatening the environment and the human and wild life that are a part of it. […]
Find out more »Come and have a look behind the scenes at some of the work our volunteers do – from gardening to archiving, group tours to school visits. Chat to our staff to see if you’d like to join our award-winning team of volunteers who run the Museum.
Find out more »We’re celebrating Mothering Sunday as an excuse to meet, chat and reminisce over tea or coffee, with card-making activities for children (and adults!). In the Chatty Cafe, adjacent to The Old School Canteen coffee shop. Everyone is welcome!
Find out more »Folk music’s legendary triumvirate of musical magpies Mike McGoldrick, John Doyle and John McCusker are out on the road again in 2023. As winter turns to spring Mike, John and John will wrap up their stint on Transatlantic Sessions for another year and bring you their own blend of top-class folk songs, tunes and charming […]
Find out more »Hidden History tells of Barton upon Humber's fascinating history through a collection of media including original and authentic photographs, video clips, narration and text.
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