Summer at Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery

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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.

Where booking is required, it will be via Ticketsource by clicking this link. 

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

Around the World: 24 and 25 July 11am-3pm. As the Olympics is here again enjoy our around the world craft activities, games and trails. Just drop in. crafts 50p-£3 depending what you make.

Anglo-Saxon Week.

Meet the Saxon: Wednesday 31 11am-3pm. Meet our Anglo-Saxon and see replica Anglo-Saxon items and enjoy hands on activities, storytelling, warrior games and more. Also enjoy our Saxon grave goods activity and trail.

Saxon fun: Thursday 1st August 11am-3pm. Enjoy our Anglo-Saxon grave goods activity, craft activities and trail. Small charge for craft activities

Viking Week.

Meet the Viking: Wednesday 7th 11am-3pm Meet our Viking and see replica Viking items and enjoy hands on activities, storytelling, warrior games and more. Also enjoy our Viking art activity and trail. Small charge for some activities

Viking fun. Thursday 8th August 11am-3pm. Enjoy our Viking art activity, crafts and trail. Small charge for some activities, just drop in.

Medieval Week

Messy Medieval! 14 August 11am-3pm. Join Kate the Tiler at Wednesbury Museum and get your hands dirty and make some medieval tiles just like the ones which were found at Bromwich Hall and Sandwell Priory. You can also enjoy our brass rubbing activity, crafts and trail. The tile making activity is great for children aged 6-14

Medieval fun: 15 August 11am-3pm. Have a go at our brass rubbing activity, medieval crafts and trail

Victorian Seaside

Victorian seaside fun: Wednesday 21 August. 11am-3pm. Enjoy our Punch and Judy shows at 12pm and 1:30pm with loads of holiday fun with Victorian craft activities and trails. Decorate and write a postcode about your day out. Entry free but a small charge for craft activities.

Victorian seaside Fun Day: Thursday 22 August. 11am-3pm Join us at Wednesbury on sea for a Victorian seaside holiday, enjoy seaside songs and play some instruments, seaside activities, crafts and trails and. Entry free a small charge for craft activities.

Celebration week

Back to school 1970s to celebrate Sandwell turning 50: 28 August 11am-3pm. Sandwell is 50 years old this year and so we’re celebrating. Enjoy our back to school party with loads of tunes (old and new) games and activities. 

City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra ensemble present Alice in Wonderland. Thursday 29 August.  Performance suitable for families and children with additional needs. Booking details coming soon.