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Black Country Living Museum

Dudley, United Kingdom•4.7(14.5k)•Heritage Site, Museum

Step back in time exploring over 250 years of Black Country history through reconstructed shops, houses, and living interpretation across indoor and outdoor exhibits.

Black Country Living Museum offers families an immersive journey through over 250 years of industrial and social history in the West Midlands. Visitors explore more than 80 reconstructed shops, houses, and historic buildings that bring the Black Country's past to life, from the Industrial Revolution through post-war prosperity. The museum features authentic screen-used sets from the global hit drama Peaky Blinders, allowing guests to walk in the footsteps of the show's characters at one of its iconic filming locations. The venue caters to families of all ages, with children under 3 admitted free and a generous membership option that allows visitors to pay for one day and return free for 12 months. Special experiences include the brand-new Black Country Afternoon Tea, inspired by local history with nostalgic flavours and themed presentation. The museum is dog-friendly and pushchair-friendly, making it accessible for families with young children and pets. Seasonal events such as Halloween Nights and Christmas activities provide additional festive entertainment, while guided access tours, trails, and educational learning programs ensure something for every visitor.
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Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 17:00
Friday: 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 17:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor & Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn)+

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Black Country Afternoon Tea

A unique afternoon tea experience inspired by Black Country history with nostalgic flavours and miniature museum-themed treats

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4.7(14.5k reviews)
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Lisa Smith

Lisa Smith

3 weeks ago

A wonderful day out, the museum brings back alot of memories from childhood, people are easy to talk to and interact with, history should always be preserved and its much better to learn about the past by looking at it than by sitting in a classroom. The museum is very disability friendly I had no problems on my mobilty scooter, there are drop kerbs, large doors, a lift, disability parking, and even with the small houses there was just one small step so I left my scooter outside and walked in but ramps can be provided, there is a disability route map if needed but I went everywhere even down by the canal.

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Sam Q

Sam Q

4 weeks ago

I loved visiting this museum & can not wait to go back. The mine was under maintenance so did not get try that. We missed the bakery some how too, a better map would be good. I appreciate at Hobbs you can ask for the fish & chips to be fried in vegetable oil. The boat ride was an extra charge but so worth it. Loved seeing the limestone tunnels & all the history involved. I would 100% recommend this as a day out. The classic fun fair was so much fun (extra charge for rides), ALL of the people were so friendly. Seeing the Peaky Blinders spots for filming was pretty cool too!

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Craig Furniss

Craig Furniss

a month ago

Wonderful museum village! The "live actors" told amazing stories of real life folk that lived and worked in the early 1900s Black Country. The exhibits were all amazing, authentic and displayed well. The museum is accessible to all. We had a thoroughly enjoyable day out. The customer service was excellent. They called us a couple of days in advance of our visit to tell us about minor changes to the services provided (dog friendly Thursday cancellation due to the heatwave), and offered us the chance to change the day of our booked tickets. The only constructive criticism I would offer is that the cafe ran out of jacket potatoes and had very few sandwich choices left when we visited at 12:45.

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Peter Lever

Peter Lever

2 months ago

We had a wonderful day out here using our Tesco vouchers. The weather was perfect, not to hot, but warm enough to explore the different buildings and exhibits in a t-shirt. The car parking is plentiful though there is an additional charge for this, you have to buy a token that allows you to exit the car park. We didn't get to try the cafe out but there are plenty of period buildings offering refreshments as you explore. We went for some chips cooked in beef dripping followed by ice cream cones. Not overly healthy, but they certainly tasted amazing. The walk around all the site at a leisurely pace takes about 3 - 4 hours as there are so many things to see. We were lucky enough to see some Goslings swimming in line behind their parents in the docks that have been used as a set for Peaky blinders. A great day out for adults and children. The actors particularly like to involve children in what they are doing.

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Michael Collins

Michael Collins

3 months ago

Had a really good visit the The Black Country Museum loads to see as your taken back in time. There's ample parking be aware you will need to get a token as you leave to be able to get out of the site this will cost you £3.95. There's toilets in a few locations around the site plus a cafe and gift shop, with a traditional fish and chip shop, sweet shop and bakery. There is also a fair ground where you can purchase ride tokens, we had to grab a ride on the ghost train and wow that brought some memories back. There's a couple of pubs that are worth a visit aswell. As most go for the fish and chips that are cooked in beef dripping you can see see by the big queue that forms when the chippy is open. And yesthat lingering memorable taste is still there 15 minutes after you've eaten them.lots of shops to investigate with a good bus ride on the old double decker that worth a go. Currently there are no trams which is unfortunate. So it doesn't come cheap to visit and you better off booking in advance online. When your on check out there's a section to apply voucher codes so check that out to see if there are any current promos. We found that we could use Tesco vouchers which we had £42 so we applied £40 so the cost was £22 on my debit card so check out if you have any forgotten tesco points that you can use. All in all its not cheap but a really good day out. Staff are amazing some dressed in period clothes just adds to the atmosphere. We would definitely return as there's a possibility that the trams could be running again. Big thankyou to the lovely staff that really make the living museum what it is.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about Black Country Living Museum

Is Black Country Living Museum free to visit?

Black Country Living Museum is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

What ages is Black Country Living Museum suitable for?

Black Country Living Museum is suitable for visitors of all ages, from babies through to adults.

Is Black Country Living Museum dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Black Country Living Museum.

Is there parking at Black Country Living Museum?

Yes, Black Country Living Museum has on-site parking.

Is there food at Black Country Living Museum?

Yes — Black Country Afternoon Tea is on site at Black Country Living Museum. A unique afternoon tea experience inspired by Black Country history with nostalgic flavours and miniature museum-themed…

Is Black Country Living Museum pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Black Country Living Museum is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Black Country Living Museum?

Black Country Living Museum is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Black Country Living Museum by public transport?

Black Country Living Museum is well-served by public transport.
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