What's on
Featured Event
1940s Evening
- 11th Jul 2026
- 7pm - 10:30pm
Join us for a spectacular evening of nostalgic entertainment as we step back in time to celebrate the spirit of the 1940s.
Put on your finest vintage attire and immerse yourself in all things 1940s as you wander through the Museums authentic streets, filled with the sights and sounds of wartime Britain.
From swing and jazz to patriotic anthems, sing along to timeless melodies that lifted spirits during one of history’s most challenging periods. So put on your dancing shoes and cut a rug to our incredible musical entertainment.
Don’t miss this chance to step back in history and experience the atmosphere of wartime Britain first-hand.
Full Events Calendar
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May Half Term
- 23rd - 30th May 2026
Explore our new themed family discovery trail, Tales of Toil, to meet historic characters, take part in family fun activities and learn new stories along the way.
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Festival of Vehicles
- 13th - 14th Jun 2026
Discover classic cars, motorcycles, and vintage vehicles at Black Country Living Museum's Festival of Vehicles, perfect for families and transport fans.
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Windrush Stories Day
- 20th Jun 2026
This special event commemorates Windrush Day by celebrating the real people, voices and experiences that helped shape the Black Country and the UK.
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Access Tours
- 27th Jun 2026
- 25th Jul 2026
Join our qualified BSL interpreter and knowledgeable historic characters as they take you through themed tours bringing Black Country history to life.
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1940s Weekend
- 11th - 12th Jul 2026
Walk our historic streets browsing shops, houses and industrial workplaces of the past as they are brought to life with reenactors representing everything from domestic life to the armed forces.
