Families at the Barber
The Barber offers a range of activities for families to enjoy during their visit including a programme of creative events, as well an art trolley including free interactive resources and play objects to borrow and explore, housed in our foyer.
Please note: the Barber's galleries are closed for a major building improvement project.
Contact us: [email protected] or 01214143005
Upcoming events
Barber Baby with Musical Picnic | South Asian Soundscapes
Thursday 20 November 2025, 11am – 12 noon
Free, drop-in
The Dome, Bramall Music building
Ideal for ages 0 – 4 and their grown-ups
Experience the magic of live music inspired by works from the Barber Collection. On Thursday 20 November let the gorgeous miniature Portrait of Sultan Ali Adil Shah II spark your imagination and indulge in South Asian soundscapes. Adventure awaits!
Enjoy a varied mix of performers, styles and instruments and revel in the vivid connection between art and music.
No need to book – just turn up!
Access information
The Bramall has level access. The Dome is on the top floor, accessible via lifts or stairs. There is a cafe on the ground floor, and baby changing facilities on the lower ground floor. For more detailed accessibility information, please see the Bramall AccessAble page or contact [email protected] with any enquiries.
Barber Family | Meet the Microbes
Saturday 22 November 2025, 11am – 2pm
Drop-in
Included in the cost of admission to Winterbourne
Old Tool Shed, Winterbourne House and Garden
Ideal for ages 4 – 10 and their grown-ups
Join artist Lisa Franklin and the Barber Learning team at Winterbourne House and Garden on Saturday 22 November for an afternoon of creativity and funky fungi.
Experimenting with puppet making, masks and storytelling, you will get to ‘Meet the Microbes’; learning more about their weird and wonderful world and letting your imagination run wild!
Please note: the workshop is free, but you will need to purchase admission for Winterbourne on the day in order to attend. Prices and information are available on the Winterbourne website.
Access information
Access information for Winterbourne House and Garden can be found on their access page and AccessAble
At Home
Our collection...your place. Projects to do from your kitchen table.
Zine-making with Sarah Taylor Silverwood
Inspired by Adriaen van Ostade’s drawing The Child and The Doll, join artist Sarah Taylor Silverwood to make a zine and reflect on time spent with your family, whoever and wherever they may be.
Create a Camera Obscura with Jo Gane
Explore our online exhibition Sights of Wonder by learning more about the Victorian photography of Francis Bedford. Bedford was the first photographer to ever accompany a royal tour. He photographed temples, pyramids, and people along the way.
St Ives Scrap Sculptures with Benny Semp
Inspired by our previous temporary exhibition Cornwall as Crucible?
Learn about the materials and techniques used by artists such as Barbara Hepworth, turning household scrap into amazing sculptures!