Autumn activities at Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery

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Local History Talks this Autumn at Wednesbury Museum: Talks are free to enter and are at 11:30am. Join us for some fantastic talks by Sandwell Archives outreach officer Maureen Waldron who has been delving into the archives and our museum collections.

October 24– ‘Sandwell 50th’. Why did we become part of Sandwell and what was there before?

November 21 – ‘Wednesbury in Old Photographs’ Take a tour around Wednesbury through the eyes of people who lived here decades ago.

December 12 – ‘Sandwell Cinema’s We Have Loved & Lost’. You may be surprised at how many cinemas there once were in the local area - find out more! The 12th December will also be a festive open day at the museum, enjoy a cuppa and a mince pie for a small charge and enjoy our museum and see the Nostalgia Rooms dressed for a 70s festive season!

Pumpkin Face and other fun: Wednesday 30 October 11am-3:30pm and Thursday 31 October 1pm-3:30pm. Join in our Pumpkin Face trail and draw the pumpkin faces you find, enjoy our variety of autumn and Halloween crafts, and games. Entry Free but a small charge for craft activities. This will be a calm activity. 

The Amazing Hackwood. Saturday 9 November 12pm. It’s nearly Christmas 1918, time to celebrate peace in style. Pies, ale and puddings are planned and cheerful songs and lively dances recalled. Some cross words about Charles Dickens and Ms Pankhurst are also shared by the Hackwood family of Wednesbury. This is a read through sharing event of the first draft of the script for this brand new play by local playwright Adrian Johnson. Free event but booking is essential. Book at ticketsource.

Legacy. Photographs by Anthony McFarlane Open when the museum is open 2023 Exploring the Legacy of Jah Messiah, Esquire Sound System and the legacy of Sue Brown, distinguished writer and poet. “Together, sound systems and the spoken word became conduits for cultural preservation and progress, empowering the new established community of black descendants. They fostered a sense of pride in their heritage and a strong sense of community identity. As this legacy continues, the third generation inherits a resilient spirit, well-equipped to overcome obstacles and propel forward, honoring their past while shaping a brighter future”.
Free entry. Open when the WMAG is open.

Our People Our Place: enjoy our exhibitions celebrating the items in our collection made in Sandwell celebrating Sandwell turning 50. You can also explore how the museum and art gallery came to be and discover the amazing and extravagent opening ceremony, see photographs of Sandwell in the past and paintings done by our community painting groups of local landmarks

Entry is free to our building but there will be a small charge for crafts and some activities.

Look out for our half term activities and other autumn activities - more information to come

Also look out for our annual festive family performance on the first Saturday in December

Date for your festive diary!

Aladdin. Saturday 7 December, Performances at 11am and 1pm. Join us again for a fantastic affordable festive panto in the surroundings of the beautiful Wednesbury Museum. A classic tale for the festive season with lots of thrills, spills and interactive activities! £6 per person (2 years and over) Book at ticketsource

Find out what's on at Sandwell Museums and Archives as part of national Heritage Open Days
 

Visit the Heritage Open Days website and find out more to explore in Sandwell.