Plan your visit
Explore living history
Leave the 21st century behind for the day and walk through our 26 acres to experience sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the Black Country as you explore shops, houses and industrial workshops rebuilt in our canalside village.
There’s plenty for the whole family to get stuck into, including:
- Talking to historical characters bringing history to life
- Heading underground for a glimpse of life as an 1850s miner
- Testing your times tables in a 1912 school lesson
- Watching a vintage film in our 1920s cinema
- Enjoying the tastes of the past in our 1930s fish and chip shop
- Drinking a pint or soft drink in one of our two pubs
- Playing old-fashioned street games
- Taking a ride on one of our heritage vehicles
- Seeing live industrial demonstrations
Opening times
Our opening hours vary throughout the year so please plan ahead and make sure to check.
Ticket prices
Find out more about our free UnChained Annual Pass upgrade as well as the benefits of Membership.
Book tickets
Come and visit us in the Black Country. Yow are in for a warm welcome, bab!
Directions
Find out how to reach us plus information on our car parks and electric vehicle charging points.
Food and drink
We have a variety of cafés, pubs and shops to pick up something to eat or drink while you are visiting.
Visitor map
Did you know that the Museum covers 26 acres, which is the equivalent to 20 football fields?
Access Guide
We want all of our visitors to have a bostin’ day out at the Museum. Find out more about accessibility and plan your visit in advance.
Group bookings
Groups are welcome at the Museum. Special discounts are available for groups 15+.
FAQs
Find answers to our most frequently asked questions, including questions on pre-booking and car parking.