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Autumnal Antics and Spooky Fun at Sandwell Museums
Step into autumn with Sandwell Museums, where there’s something for everyone to enjoy whether you want to revel in the season or enjoy some creepy fun!
Young explorers can dive into storytelling, messy science fun, and autumn crafts, then get ready for pumpkin carving, a thrilling Halloween disco, and plenty more spooky surprises and autumnal activities.
Grown-ups won’t miss out either – experience gothic chills with Don’t Go into the Cellar theatre, settle in for a horror movie night, or take part in fascinating local history talks, tours, and even a medieval painting workshop.
We have nature activities too to celebrate the season including a fungal foray at Oak House on 2nd November.
Where online booking is required book at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/sandwell-museums-and-arts
Bromwich Hall Museum
West Bromwich in Old Photographs: Thursday 2 October, 11:30am start. Join Sandwell Archives Outreach Officer Maureen Waldron as she takes a nostalgic tour around West Bromwich looking at old photos from Sandwell Archives collection. Free entry, book your place via Ticketsource or ring site on 0121 588 2985.
Medieval paint workshop: Saturday 18 October, 10am – 3pm. Join our medieval paint expert for a costumed talk and hands-on workshop. Make your own paints from historic pigments and take them home in beautiful shell holders. £10 per person, which includes one free hot drink. Suitable for over 18s, booking essential via Ticketsource.
Curse of the Crimson Circle: Monday 27 October, sessions at 11am and 2pm (lasting two hours). Since the late 1700s, widowed women of means were invited to retreat to the Manor House—a sanctuary for grief, reflection, and sisterhood. Bound by shared loss and cloaked in crimson mourning attire, they formed a secretive society known only as ‘The Crimson Circle.’ But as the years pass, one by one, the women start to vanish. Are you and your family prepared to put your detective skills to the test and uncover the fate of the women from the Crimson Circle? Suitable for children 7 and above, children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets cost £3.50 per child and 50p per adult, booking essential via Ticketsource.
Pumpkin Carving: Tuesday 28 October, sessions at 10am, 11:30am and 1pm. Tickets cost £4.00 per pumpkin. Booking essential via Ticketsource. All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Halloween Disco: Wednesday 29 October, 6pm – 7.30pm. Wear your favourite costume and dance the night away to our spooktastic tunes! Enjoy the tuck shop and tombola. Tickets cost £2.00 per child and 50p per accompanying adult. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for children under 13. Booking essential via Ticketsource, no tickets available on the door.
Haden Hill House Museum and Old Hall
Valuation Day: Wednesday 1 October, 11am-2pm
Experts from Fieldings Auctioneers of Stourbridge (as seen on BBC One’s Antique Roads Trip) will be here offering advice and valuations. £5 for 3 small -medium items (those which can be carried in large shopping bag)
Autumnal Flower arranging with Winnie & Olive: Wednesday 8 October 10am
Golden leaves and fresh blooms… soak up the autumnal vibes with a flower arranging workshop with Winnie & Olive followed by a chance to unwind in our Oak Room with tea & cake. £25 via ticketsource
Dead of Night- A Don’t Go into The Cellar performance: Tuesday 21 Oct - 7pm
A man has a recurring dream that sees him encountering the same group of strangers in a remote house. Each of them relates a supernatural experience they have had, little realising what dreadful connection they have to the unexpected visitor. This original anthology of classic chillers is based on the 1945 British film of the same title. Adapted from ghost stories penned by E F Benson and others, this one-man stage show stars Jonathan Goodwin. £14 via ticketsource
Father of Faces - The Toy Maker: Thursday 30 October, 6:30pm
“In the shadowed halls of Haden Hill, a reclusive toy maker once crafted dolls so lifelike they seemed to breathe—until children began to vanish. Now, decades later, strange noises echo through the Hall, and it’s up to you to uncover the dark secret hidden among the dolls.” Begin your evening with a chilling ghost story tour around Haden’s Old Hall, then take matters into your own hands by searching the Hall yourself for clues about the Doll Maker’s secret past. This event promises a thrilling experience—definitely one for the grown-ups who love a good mystery! Ages 14+ £9 per person via ticketsource
Autumnal Spooks: Friday 31 November 11am-3pm
Come along for autumnal fun around the house, with magician Ron Popple, live music, and seasonal trails. Feeling brave? Then venture into the Old Hall for slightly spookier goings-on!
Free entry, a small fee for some activities
Whispers in the Walls - the Haunting of Haden Hill House: Friday 31 October From 11am
Led by our professional storyteller, this fun and interactive spooky session will have you exploring the Old Hall, searching for clues and uncovering the playful secrets of the Playroom Spirits in the Old Hall. Bring your curiosity and imagination as you piece together their stories—perfect for those braver thrill seeking kids and grown-ups alike! Best suited for ages 7+ £4 via ticketsource
Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery
From Workhouse to Hospital: A brief history of healthcare in Sandwell.
Thursday 9 October 11.30am. 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.
Free entry, no booking required.
Braids, Maps and Motion
Saturday 11 October. 12.30pm- 2pm. Join us for an afternoon of dance, performances, hair styling, discussions and demonstartions and see our fantastic photographic exhibition exploring the meaning and context of African Carribean hairstyles. Free entry
Spells and Witchcraft
Wednesday 29 October 11am – 3pm. Join us for the season of Spells and Witchcraft. Follow our enchanted trail where you'll brew your very own spell, craft a powerful wand, and mix a bubbling potion to bring your magic to life. Suitable for 4+ £3.50 per person. No booking required, just drop in.
Nice Cold, Ice Cold Science Show
Thursday 30 October 1pm and 2pm
Evaporate, Melt and Sublimate - The cool science of Dry Ice!
Get ready for some bubbling potions and spooky misty magic with Fizz Pop Science
Shows at 1pm and 2pm
£3.50 per person (under 2s free)
Booking essential via ticketsource
Horror Film Festival
Saturday 1 November enjoy a trio of spooktacular films throughout the day with an evening showing for the grown ups! More information to follow.
Pottering about in Smethwick
Thursday 13 November 11.30am
Join out archivist Maureen Waldron as she tells the story of William Howson Taylor and Ruskin Pottery.
Free entry, no need to book
Oak House Museum
Nature Makers
Wednesday 22 October
Session 11.30 Mini Nature Makers 1.00am
Mindful nature art. Eco-friendly craft and fun outdoor play.
More information and booking
Halloween Family Fun Day!
Tuesday 28 October 11.00-3.30pm
Fizz Pop science sessions: 11.00-12.00, 12.30-1.30 and 2.00-3.00pm
Ron Popple will be here and you can visit the house spookily dressed for Halloween.
Free Entry, no booking required apart from Fizz Pop sessions. Booking Information to follow.
Halloween Crafts
Wednesday 29 October 11.00-3.00pm
Crafts from 50pm
Free entry, no booking required.
Forest School?
Wednesday 29 October tbc
Fungi Foray with Lukas Large
Sunday 2 November 11.00-2.00pm
Join expert Lukas for an exciting opportunity to come and learn about mushrooms and toadstools and see how many different varieties we get at Oak House. Find our toadstool trail. House and Tea Room open. Suitable for all ages. Free entry, no booking required.
Nature Makers
Wednesday 19 November
Session 11.30 Mini Nature Makers 1.00am
Mindful nature art. Eco-friendly craft and fun outdoor play.
Booking and further information
