an award-winning open-air museum
Welcome to bclm
Join in with 300 Years of History
See history brought to life and discover the story of the Black Country at our open-air living museum. Meet our historic characters who’ll show you what it was like to live and work in one of the first industrialised landscapes in Britain as you explore 26 acres of reconstructed shops, pubs and houses.
There’s plenty for all the family to see and do here. From watching live demonstrations, taking part in old fashioned street games, to visiting our vintage cinema and enjoying our traditional fish and chips, there’s something for everyone at Black Country Living Museum.
may half term
Don your best red, white and blue outfits and join us as we celebrate past monarchs, from Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee all the way to Queen Elizabeth II’s present day Platinum Jubilee. Meet a whole host of characters who need help with their celebrations – there’s a street party to prepare for and you don’t want to miss it!
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Our living museum wouldn’t exist without our generous donors and members.
Find out how you can support our work.
Learning at BCLM
We help bring the curriculum to life with memorable learning experiences.
Find out more about our unique educational packages tailored to each key stage.
Online gift shop
Choose from a range of Black Country-inspired gifts as a treat for yourself, friends, and family.
learn how steam power, human ingenuity and an increasingly interconnected world transformed this region into a manufacturing powerhouse
Black Country Living Museum
