Tug Boat, Atlantic, mooring up to the Black Country Museum's Boat Dock with beautiful blue skies over an industrial landscape.

Home of Canals

Take a wonder down by the cut to celebrate the home of canals, as we’re joined by a selection of historic Tug and Day boats, some of which are up to 145 years old!

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Bank Holiday Weekend

  • 2nd - 4th May 2026
  • 10.00am - 5.00pm
Tug boats sitting on a Black Country canal, with blue skies and industrial buildings in view.

Join us from Saturday 2 –Monday 4 May to step back in time to meet our historic characters and explore our period shops and houses. 

Chat with boat owners to learn about 19th and 20th century canal life, marvel over live demonstrations, take part in traditional crafts and get hands-on with fun activities – a perfect day out in the past!

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