a place where history lives​​

Experience the Black Country of yesteryear as you explore over 250 years of history, from the Industrial Revolution to post-war prosperity, through living interpretation at Black Country Living Museum in Dudley in the West Midlands. Explore over 80 reconstructed shops, houses and industrial workshops, and meet historic characters who bring history to life with demonstrations in authentic settings.

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Explore our open-air museum

Leave the 21st century behind for the day and experience sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the Black Country as you explore rebuilt and recreated shops, houses and industrial workshops.

What to do

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The Black Country

Our small region has had a big impact on the world, but where is “the Black Country” and why is it called that?

Find out more

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Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2025

“This Museum has been named England’s best – and rightly so” – The Telegraph

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We’m beyond proud to have been crowned Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2025 by VisitEngland. This national honour celebrates the rich heritage, warmth, and authenticity that define both the Museum and our Black Country community that it represents.

Museum blog

Black Country stories are at the very heart of what we do here at the Museum. Explore stories beyond our historic site with our latest blog posts. 

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Accessibility

If you wish to personalise how you read this website, click on ‘Accessibility Tools’ in the top menu to change the font, font size, colours, and to use the ‘playback’ function.

Planning a visit to the Museum? We want all of our visitors to have a bostin’ day out at the Museum and we’re working hard to make our site as accessible as possible. Read our Access Guide to plan your visit.

Read the access guide

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Learning

Treat your class to an unforgettable trip back in time! Build their cultural capital and grow their knowledge in a range of subjects that compliment the curriculum, from history and science to music and maths.

See our range of school packages from Early Years through all key stages, with additional interactive workshops and bookable sessions available. 

School Visits