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.
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?
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2025
“This Museum has been named England’s best – and rightly so” – The Telegraph
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.
Accessibility
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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.
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.