Relaxed Openings

Come along to our relaxed openings, which are designed for visitors who would prefer a quieter experience in the gallery.

Interactives and audio will be turned down or off to create a quieter experience for visitors who prefer it.

There are a small number of interactives that are on motion sensors and cannot be turned off.

We can never guarantee how quiet or busy the gallery might be during these sessions. However, we will not book any groups or school visits during these days.

Sensory backpacks and sunflower lanyards are available from the front desk if you would like to borrow any for your visit.

Seating is provided around the gallery should you need it.

Please note that the gallery will be open an hour earlier at 9am in the July, August and October sessions.

You may also like the following events from The Cooper Gallery:

• Next month, 2nd October, 01:00 pm, Sketchbook Circle in Barnsley
• Next month, 11th October, 04:15 pm, Attitudes to Disability in Ancient Egypt in Barnsley
• This November, 22nd November, 04:15 pm, The Egyptian Labyrinth: The Middle Kingdom and the Faiyum Region in Barnsley