Summer fun - activities at Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery

Visit our site pages for general visiting information

Please note we are re-dsiplaying some of the galleries so we are open for half term activities only and special groups. 

Dementia Café. Third Tuesday of the month 10.30pm-12.30pm. Connecting memories, one cup at a time. This is not a drop-in group. For more information call 0121 437 0033 or email info@ageuksandwell.org.uk

Local history talks coming up this year!

Thursday 11 September 11.30am – Challis. The extraordinary, ordinary
Discover the life and work of Henry Challis who painting scenes of Oldbury and Smethwick in the 1800s. You can see some of his work in our exhibition.

Thursday 9 October 11.30am – Workhouse to Hospital
What happened when you were ill before the NHS?  This talk takes you from the workhouse at West Bromwich where it all began, through to present day, looking at healthcare provision and how it developed in Sandwell.

Thursday 13 November 11.30am – Ruskin - The extraordinary, ordinary
Discover our fantastic Ruskin Pottery collection and the fascainting story of the workforce. You can then explore the pottery in our Ruskin gallery
 

Birmingham Jazz and Blues Festival at Wednesbury Museum and Sandwell Museums. 

Join us once again for as we are part of the Birmingham Jazz and Blues festival for some fantastic free live music on your doorstep.

Friday 25th – 7.30pm – Wednesbury Museum
Saturday 26th – 12pm – Wednesbury Museum

School Summer holidays at Wednesbury Museum (look out as we're still adding activities!)

Get Creative: Wednesday 23 July and 13 August– 11.30am- and 1.30pm. Bag printing. Use our printing blocks to create a design on a canvas bag or pump bag and take it home. £3 per bag printed. Book via ticketsource

Get Creative. Thursday 24 July  - Bead activities. 11am-3pm. Use our beads to make a phone charm, bracelet, keyrings or other beady accessory. £2 per item made, just drop in 

Get Creative. Wednesday 30 July and 31 July– 11am-3pm. Using our stained glass exhibition as inspiration then create a piece of art or coaster to take home. £3 - just drop in.

Get creative. Wednesday 6 August and Thursday 7 August – 11am-3pm Tile workshop. Get your hands dirty and make a tile and decorate it which will then air dry so you can paint it and use it at home. Charge applies - £5. Booking essential via ticketsource

Army Takeover Day: Thursday 14 August 11am – 3pm and Wednesday 20 August. Join us for loads of great problem solving activities and fun with the army at Wednesbury Museum. Free but booking needed at ticketsource and more information

Super Soap Making Workshop with Crafty Blenders. Thursday 21 August 11am. Join the Crafty Blenders and make your own colourful and sweet scented soaps. Suitable for children 8 years and over (all children must be accompanied by an adult).  £5.50 per participant. Booking essential via ticketsource. 

Back To School Crafts: Wednesday 27 August 11am – 3.00pm. Join us for Back to Schools crafts at the Gallery.  Make a pencil case, ruler or note book and take part in our trail.  Crafts 50p - £3 No booking required, just drop in 50p- £3 depending what you make, just drop in no need to book

Steve The Juggler: Thursday 28 August 11am – 4pm. Drop in and practise your circus skills with Steve the Juggler.  11am – 12.30pm & 2pm – 3.30pm.  See his amazing show at 1pm.  Recommended age 3+.  Free entry, no booking required.