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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.

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.

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Peaky Blinders Nights at Black Country Living Museum

Peaky Blinders Nights

24 September 2021 19:00

Peaky Blinders Nights are back with a bang for 2021! Grab your flatcap and don your finest threads for a night of fun and revelry as you step into the smoky underworld of the 1920s. Explore the...

Peaky Blinders Nights at Black Country Living Museum

Peaky Blinders Nights

25 September 2021 19:00

Peaky Blinders Nights are back with a bang for 2021! Grab your flatcap and don your finest threads for a night of fun and revelry as you step into the smoky underworld of the 1920s. Explore the...

The Dereliction, by Liz Berry and Tom Hicks

2 October 2021 18:30

This is the launch event for The Dereliction, a new book by Liz Berry and Tom Hicks. The Dereliction is a love letter to the Black Country. Liz Berry’s poems have been praised for their use...

Harnessing Steam - Access Tour (Audio Descriptive)

9 October 2021 10:30

Our specialist audio descriptive tours are designed to welcome visitors who are blind or partially sighted. This month, you can enjoy the untold stories of our rich industrial past, where...

Harnessing Steam - Access Tour (BSL Interpreted)

9 October 2021 14:00

Our British Sign Language Access Tour are Deaf Friendly tours facilitated by a qualified British Sign Language interpreter for deaf and hard of hearing visitors. This month, you can enjoy the...

Red By Night. Chain makers at the boat dock.

Red By Night

9 October 2021 19:00

Black by day and red by night… see the sparks fly, the forges roar, and the steam unfurl as the industries of the Black Country blaze on into the evening. For one night only our live...

3d Render of future Forging Ahead development

Get Closer: Hard Hat Tour

13 October 2021 16:30

An exclusive BCLM Members Event. Over the next 2 years (2021-2023), we’re creating a major new historic 1940s-1960s development, new learning spaces and a brand new visitor centre, taking our...

Halloween Nights - Monsters and Aliens!

22 October 2021 18:30

This October brings a frenzy of fun as monsters and aliens invade the Museum for our spectacular Halloween Nights! Our Halloween Nights take place on Fri 22, Sat 23, Fri 29 and Sat 30 October....

Halloween Nights - Monsters and Aliens!

23 October 2021 18:30

This October brings a frenzy of fun as monsters and aliens invade the Museum for our spectacular Halloween Nights! Our Halloween Nights take place on Fri 22, Sat 23, Fri 29 and Sat 30 October....

Halloween Nights - Monsters and Aliens!

29 October 2021 18:30

This October brings a frenzy of fun as monsters and aliens invade the Museum for our spectacular Halloween Nights! Our Halloween Nights take place on Fri 22, Sat 23, Fri 29 and Sat 30 October....

Halloween Nights - Monsters and Aliens!

30 October 2021 18:30

This October brings a frenzy of fun as monsters and aliens invade the Museum for our spectacular Halloween Nights! Our Halloween Nights take place on Fri 22, Sat 23, Fri 29 and Sat 30 October....

Peaky Blinders Nights at Black Country Living Museum

Peaky Blinders Nights

12 November 2021 19:00

Peaky Blinders Nights are back with a bang for 2021! Grab your flatcap and don your finest threads for a night of fun and revelry as you step into the smoky underworld of the 1920s. Explore the...

The Aromas of Emile Doo’s the Chemist - Access Tour (Audio Descriptive)

13 November 2021 10:30

Our specialist audio descriptive tours are designed to welcome visitors who are blind or partially sighted. This month, you can come and experience the sense and smells of Emile Doo’s...

The Aromas of Emile Doo’s the Chemist - Access Tour (BSL Interpretated)

13 November 2021 14:00

Our British Sign Language Access Tour are Deaf Friendly tours facilitated by a qualified British Sign Language interpreter for deaf and hard of hearing visitors. This month, you can come and...

Peaky Blinders Nights at Black Country Living Museum

Peaky Blinders Nights

13 November 2021 19:00

Peaky Blinders Nights are back with a bang for 2021! Grab your flatcap and don your finest threads for a night of fun and revelry as you step into the smoky underworld of the 1920s. Explore the...

Get Closer: Store Tour

20 November 2021 10:00

An exclusive BCLM Members Event. Get Closer to our collections! Enjoy an exclusive behind the scenes look at a selection of objects usually unseen by the general public. Tour time: 10.00 am –...

Get Closer: Christmas Collection

4 December 2021 10:00

An exclusive BCLM Members Event. Get Closer to our collections this Christmas! Enjoy an exclusive behind the scenes look at a selection of objects usually unseen by the general public and hear of...

An Enchanted Christmas

11 December 2021 10:00

An Enchanted Christmas Visit this December for an Enchanted Christmas… Santa and his elves are getting ready for the big day. The presents are being mined, the Christmas trees are being...

An Enchanted Christmas

12 December 2021 10:00

An Enchanted Christmas Visit this December for an Enchanted Christmas… Santa and his elves are getting ready for the big day. The presents are being mined, the Christmas trees are being...

Get Closer: Christmas Collections (Online)

15 December 2021 12:30

An exclusive BCLM Members Event. Join us for an online talk and Get Closer to our collections this Christmas! Enjoy an exclusive behind the scenes look at a selection of objects usually unseen by...

An Enchanted Christmas

18 December 2021 10:00

An Enchanted Christmas Visit this December for an Enchanted Christmas… Santa and his elves are getting ready for the big day. The presents are being mined, the Christmas trees are being...

An Enchanted Christmas

19 December 2021 10:00

An Enchanted Christmas Visit this December for an Enchanted Christmas… Santa and his elves are getting ready for the big day. The presents are being mined, the Christmas trees are being...

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