Join British Sign Language guided tours
Join our qualified BSL interpreter and knowledgeable historic characters as they take you through themed tours bringing Black Country history to life.
Access Tours
- 16th May 2026
- 27th Jun 2026
- 25th Jul 2026
What are Access Tours?
Our specialist Access Tours take place once a month on a Saturday and begin with an introductory welcome to the Museum. A dedicated tour guide will be with you for the duration of your tour.
Each of our Access Tours is facilitated by a qualified British Sign Language interpreter for deaf and hard of hearing visitors. There are two tours on each day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
To attend an Access Tour for the first time, you will need a museum admission ticket for the day of the tour. Your admission ticket comes with 12 months of free returns, called our UnChained Annual Pass.
After your first visit, you can then activate your pass and you can enjoy free visits to the rest of the tours. To attend future tours, simply log in with your Pass details and book your free Tour tickets.
How to book
You can book your place on our Access Tours online.
Access Tours are part of museum admission entry. To join us on a tour for the first time, you will need to book admission for the same day of your tour. Once you have added your free Access Tour tickets to your basket, click "continue shopping" to add museum admission tickets to your basket.
After your first visit, you can activate your UnChained Annual Pass which you can use to access other tours for free.
If you have any questions about booking, please email our team via ticketing@bclm.com.
Upcoming Tours
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April - Easter Celebration
Saturday 11 April
Explore how local communities prepared for and celebrated Easter across the decades. Our April tour looks at traditions that welcomed in the new season, from religious practises to spring-cleaning rituals. Join us as we uncover tried and tested customs that brought people together and have lasted for generations.
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May - 1960s Britain
Saturday 16 May
Step back in time to the swinging sixties, and explore how cultural, youthful and political revolution evolved through the decade.
Explore stories about the rock and roll movement, Mods, and the impact of musical talents such as the Beatles.
Discover how new technology, fashion and pop culture made an impact on the Black Country.
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Industry, Iron & Innovation
Saturday 27 June
Come and celebrate Black Country innovation celebrating the Black Country History, the industrial revolution and the innovation of manufacturers in the area.
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Explore women stories such as Eliza Tinsley, Emma Sproson, Mary Macarthur and more.
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Visit places such as the chain makers, nail makers and level St office.
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South Asian Stories
Saturday 25 July
As part of South Asian Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the rich and diverse culture of the South Asian community in the Black Country during the 1950s and 60s. We’ll explore the stories of migration to the UK, the challenges of adapting to new living conditions, working in foundries and factories, and raising children.
