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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.

From watching live demonstrations and 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.

Tickets for our Christmas events are on sale now!

Our latest events

Black History Month - Audio-Descriptive Tour

8 October 2022 10:30

This Black History Month, join us as we dig deeper to share some lesser-known stories from the Black Country. The event will comprise of BCLM’s first heritage walk, led by Researcher and Author...

Black History Month - British Sign Language Tour

8 October 2022 14:00

This Black History Month, join us as we dig deeper to share some lesser-known stories from the Black Country. The event will comprise of BCLM’s first heritage walk, led by Researcher and Author...

Get Closer: Forging Ahead site tour and talk (Industrial Quarter)

12 October 2022 16:00

Join us for sneak preview of the site of our new Industrial quarter, part of the BCLM: Forging Ahead development. We are now well underway in creating our major new historic 1940s-1960s...

Festival of Light - Evening Tickets

15 October 2022 16:00

Join us as we brighten the evening sky at this year’s Festival of Light event! On Sat 15 Oct, Black Country Living Museum will be remaining open until 8:30PM to celebrate our links to historic...

Maker's Club - Hands on Heritage

25 October 2022 12:30

Come and join our Maker’s Club and learn some new skills. This club is designed for those aged 10-15, excited about making things, solving problems and keen to meet new friends....

Young Archaeologists and Curators Club - Hands-On Heritage

26 October 2022 12:30

Come and join our holiday club and dig deeper into your heritage. Take part in a range of themed activities exploring the past, including undertaking research, taking part in traditional crafts,...

Halloween Nights

26 October 2022 18:30

Walk in the freaky footsteps of ghosts and ghouls this October at Black Country Living Museum’s Halloween Nights. Follow the trick or treat stations around our 26-acre site and along the way,...

Halloween Nights

27 October 2022 18:30

Walk in the freaky footsteps of ghosts and ghouls this October at Black Country Living Museum’s Halloween Nights. Follow the trick or treat stations around our 26-acre site and along the way,...

Halloween Nights

28 October 2022 18:30

Walk in the freaky footsteps of ghosts and ghouls this October at Black Country Living Museum’s Halloween Nights. Follow the trick or treat stations around our 26-acre site and along the way,...

Halloween Nights

29 October 2022 18:30

Walk in the freaky footsteps of ghosts and ghouls this October at Black Country Living Museum’s Halloween Nights. Follow the trick or treat stations around our 26-acre site and along the way,...

Forging Ahead: The Elephant & Castle Pub - Audio-Descriptive Tour

12 November 2022 10:30

Black Country Living Museum’s Forging Ahead Development includes the creation of a brand-new historic town, set in the 1940s-1960s. The development recently saw the opening of the iconic...

Forging Ahead: The Elephant & Castle Pub - British Sign Lanuage Tour

12 November 2022 14:00

Black Country Living Museum’s Forging Ahead Development includes the creation of a brand-new historic town, set in the 1940s-1960s. The development recently saw the opening of the iconic...

Peaky Blinders Nights

18 November 2022 19:00

Peaky Blinders Nights are BACK at Black Country Living Museum for 2022! Grab your flatcap and don your finest threads for a night of fun and revelry as you step into the smoky underworld of the...

Peaky Blinders Nights

19 November 2022 19:00

Peaky Blinders Nights are BACK at Black Country Living Museum for 2022! Grab your flatcap and don your finest threads for a night of fun and revelry as you step into the smoky underworld of the...

Christmas at BCLM: Merry Makers

3 December 2022 10:00

This year, Santa’s nice list is longer than ever before - so much so, he’s run out of room for presents in his workshop! To help save the day, Black Country Living Museum has offered to let...

Christmas at BCLM: Merry Makers

4 December 2022 10:00

This year, Santa’s nice list is longer than ever before - so much so, he’s run out of room for presents in his workshop! To help save the day, Black Country Living Museum has offered to let...

Glad Tidings – Christmas Lates at Black Country Living Museum

9 December 2022 18:30

It’s the time of year to bring the family together for a cosy evening at Black Country Living Museum. Gather around our hearths, braziers and fires and enjoy the merry atmosphere as you take in...

Glad Tidings – Christmas Lates at Black Country Living Museum

10 December 2022 18:30

It’s the time of year to bring the family together for a cosy evening at Black Country Living Museum. Gather around our hearths, braziers and fires and enjoy the merry atmosphere as you take in...

Glad Tidings – Christmas Lates at Black Country Living Museum

16 December 2022 18:30

It’s the time of year to bring the family together for a cosy evening at Black Country Living Museum. Gather around our hearths, braziers and fires and enjoy the merry atmosphere as you take in...

Glad Tidings – Christmas Lates at Black Country Living Museum

17 December 2022 18:30

It’s the time of year to bring the family together for a cosy evening at Black Country Living Museum. Gather around our hearths, braziers and fires and enjoy the merry atmosphere as you take in...

Glad Tidings – Christmas Lates at Black Country Living Museum

18 December 2022 18:30

It’s the time of year to bring the family together for a cosy evening at Black Country Living Museum. Gather around our hearths, braziers and fires and enjoy the merry atmosphere as you take in...

Support us

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 or your friends and family.

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