Danum Gallery, Library and Museum

Danum Gallery, Library and Museum Discover Doncaster in the Danum Gallery, Library and Museum featuring the Rail Heritage Centre and the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum.
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Behind the original façade of the historic Doncaster Girls High School lies a contemporary centre for arts and culture. Alongside a state-of-the-art adult, information, and children's library is a fascinating collection of artefacts revealing the story of Doncaster’s past. Discover the fascinating history of one of England’s oldest towns and experience life and work in a recreated 20th century liv

ing room and shop. The King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental Museum charts over 200 years of the regiment’s history, while the Rail Heritage Centre showcases objects and memorabilia collected by Doncaster Grammar School Railway Society. The art gallery features works by local artists and is the first in Doncaster to welcome touring exhibitions from national museums and galleries including the British Museum. The library across two floors features a range of fiction and non-fiction, internet and device access, free Wi-Fi. Printing and photocopying facilities are also available. The Danum Gallery, Library and Museum is located in Doncaster town centre, a 10 minute walk from the Railway Station. Admission is free to all, non-library members can sign up for free.

01/06/2026

🎉 Happy 5th Birthday to Danum Gallery, Library and Museum! 🎉

Five years ago today, on 29 May 2021, the Danum opened its doors here in Doncaster, bringing together the gallery, library, museum and local collections under one roof.

To mark the occasion, I’ve restored and colourised the old photo they shared today, giving this brilliant Doncaster building a fresh look while still keeping that old historic feel. 📸✨

There’s something special about seeing familiar local places brought back to life like this. Buildings like the Danum carry so much of Doncaster’s story, and it’s great to see it being celebrated.

Full credit to Danum Gallery, Library and Museum for sharing the original image.

Take a look at their birthday post here:
https://www.facebook.com/DanumGLAM
And find out more about visiting here:
http://www.dglam.org.uk

Restored by Jackson Family Digital as part of our Community Heritage Programme.

What do you think of the colour version? 👀

This week, we are celebrating Volunteers Week across our library and heritage sites! We are lucky to have 230 Danum Volu...
01/06/2026

This week, we are celebrating Volunteers Week across our library and heritage sites!

We are lucky to have 230 Danum Volunteers and over 300 community library volunteers, who all do incredible things. From running libraries to object handling, Archives digitisation and gardening there is a role for everyone, and as a service we thank our amazing volunteers for their dedication!

If you are interested in volunteering alongside some wonderful people, then please head to www.dglam.org.uk/volunteer to find out more.

✨📅 Five Things To Do June 2026 📅✨1. Ten Minute Talk: Paying for the Scottish Army in the Civil WarWednesday 3 June, 1pm ...
31/05/2026

✨📅 Five Things To Do June 2026 📅✨

1. Ten Minute Talk: Paying for the Scottish Army in the Civil War
Wednesday 3 June, 1pm
Doncaster’s position where the main north-south road crossed the Don at its lowest bridging point wasn’t always an advantage. During the Civil War the town put up with disruption, disease, and expense as soldiers of both sides came to Doncaster, often requiring billeting.
Free, no booking required. Donations welcome.

2. Victoria Cross Talk: Breaching the Beaches
Thursday 11 June, 1pm - 2pm
In this second D-Day related talk the focus will be on the extraordinary stories of valour and bravery exhibited by those who fought on the beaches and landings grounds on D-Day and beyond. Focusing again on the personal stories and the key locations that men and women fought and died.
Free, booking required.
Book your FREE place here 👉 https://www.heritagedoncaster.org.uk/product/victoria-cross-talk-breeching-the-breeches/

3. Curator Talk: The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry in the Second World War
Saturday 13 June, 11am - 12pm
Explore the rich Second World War history of the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry through amazing true stories of bravery and tragedy.
Tickets: £5, booking required
Book your tickets here 👉 https://www.heritagedoncaster.org.uk/product/curator-talk-the-koyli-in-the-second-world-war/

4. Adults & Crafts: Ink Landscapes
Join local artist Heather Whitnall for a creative workshop! Discover how to create your very own beautiful landscape in ink as Heather guides you step-by-step through her artistic process.
Tickets: £10, booking required.
Book your tickets here 👉 https://www.heritagedoncaster.org.uk/product/adults-crafts-ink-landscapes/

5. Rail Talk: Gresley – Genius of Steam and Speed
Tuesday 30 June, 11am – 12pm
This lecture is based on the major exhibition held at Danum Gallery Library and Museum during 2024 to celebrate the life and achievements of Sir Nigel Gresley, the Chief Mechanical Engineer of the London & North Eastern Railway.
Tickets: £10, booking required.
Book your tickets here 👉 https://www.heritagedoncaster.org.uk/product/rail-talk-gresley-genius-of-steam-and-speed/

✨⏰ Ten Minute Talks: Paying for the Scottish Army in the Civil War⏰✨Join us on Wednesday 3 June at 1pm for our latest 10...
30/05/2026

✨⏰ Ten Minute Talks: Paying for the Scottish Army in the Civil War⏰✨

Join us on Wednesday 3 June at 1pm for our latest 10 Minute Talks! 😁

Doncaster’s position where the main north-south road crossed the Don at its lowest bridging point wasn’t always an advantage. During the Civil War the town put up with disruption, disease, and expense as soldiers of both sides came to Doncaster, often requiring billeting. This hastily written account was accepted by the corporation as an IOU for the expense of accommodating Scottish dragoons.

Free, no booking required. Donations welcome.

These shorter lunchtime talks by our curators are designed to give a bit more information about some of the amazing stories our collections hold.

✨🎖Victoria Cross Talks🎖✨Join us at the Danum this Spring for the next talk in our series of FREE talks provided by the c...
29/05/2026

✨🎖Victoria Cross Talks🎖✨

Join us at the Danum this Spring for the next talk in our series of FREE talks provided by the chair of Trustees Victoria Cross Trust Keith Lumley!

📆 Thursday 11 June, 1pm – 2pm
🎖 Breaching the Beaches

In this second D-Day related talk the focus will be on the extraordinary stories of valour and bravery exhibited by those who fought on the beaches and landings grounds on D-Day and beyond. Focusing again on the personal stories and the key locations that men and women fought and died.

Booking required.

To book your FREE space, head to 👉

🙌🎉 Happy Birthday to the Danum! 🎉🙌Can you believe we opened our doors FIVE years ago today on the 29 May 2021? What a fa...
29/05/2026

🙌🎉 Happy Birthday to the Danum! 🎉🙌

Can you believe we opened our doors FIVE years ago today on the 29 May 2021? What a fantastic 5 years it has been 🥳

We've loved having you all visit the Danum Gallery, Library and Museum over the last few years where we've hosted exhibitions, displayed our fantastic collections, issued library memberships and achieved so much more! ✨

We're so excited to see what the next five years has in store for us! 😁

Find out more about visiting the Danum at www.dglam.org.uk

✨🗺 Exhibition Talk & Tour: Enfolded Journeys 🗺✨Join Unfolded Journey’s exhibition curators Chris Taylor and John McDowal...
28/05/2026

✨🗺 Exhibition Talk & Tour: Enfolded Journeys 🗺✨

Join Unfolded Journey’s exhibition curators Chris Taylor and John McDowall on Saturday 6 June for a talk and a tour around the ‘Enfolded Journeys’ exhibition.

This talk & tour is free to attend with no booking required. We hope to see you there!

Danum Gallery, Library and Museum is delighted to announce that it has recently acquired this amazing new artwork by acc...
28/05/2026

Danum Gallery, Library and Museum is delighted to announce that it has recently acquired this amazing new artwork by acclaimed photographer Hannah Starkey.

The large-scale photograph entitled ‘Cath: A Woman’s Place is on the Picket Line’, was created to honour the role that women played both locally and nationally during the Miners’ Strike of 1984-85.

Central to the artwork is a portrait of Cath Whitehead, a resident of Denaby and an active participant in the Strike. Now in her mid-90s, Whitehead is remembered for her energy and commitment during the period.

Surrounding this intimate portrait is a layered photomontage incorporating archival press imagery of women from the Miners’ Strike, with the overall effect evoking a shifting interplay between personal memory and collective history.

Presented by the Contemporary Art Society through Valeria Napoleone XX CAS, 2025/26. This is an initiative supporting the acquisition of major works by women artists for UK museum collections each year.

✨Last Chance! - A Midsummer Night’s Dream ✨📆 Thursday 28 May, 11am. Join us for Shakespeare’s story of A Midsummer Nigh...
27/05/2026

✨Last Chance! - A Midsummer Night’s Dream ✨

📆 Thursday 28 May, 11am.

Join us for Shakespeare’s story of A Midsummer Night’s Dream retold in modern English for all the family.

This interactive production will welcome you into the enchanted forest, where you can be a fairy, a lover, or an actor, and experience the fun and frolics of Shakespeare’s tale.

Aimed at children aged 5-13 years old, younger and older siblings are welcome to watch too.

Book your place here 👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=wCoeBPMz3k-4qTOnH35ssvuyhNZdR6REgMWJ8rPMVEFURFUwNFg4UExVTUxYWVhRUFpGMk9KRDU4MS4u&route=shortur

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Danum Gallery, Library And Museum, Waterdale
Doncaster
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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
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Saturday 10am - 4pm

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