About

Wednesbury Museum is Sandwell's Museum and Art Gallery. It is a purpose built Victorian museum, housing collections which include fine art, paintings, old toys, one of the world's largest collections of Ruskin pottery and our Nostalgia Rooms showcasing everyday objects from the 60s and 70s. There is also a changing programme of temporary exhibitions and activities to run alongside them as well as a lively programme of events for all ages and school holiday activities and a wide variety of community users.

In 2026 our large tempoary exhibition is The Extraordinary, Ordinary - showcasing decorative works made in what is now Sandwell such as stained glass, pottery and enamels. There are other changing temporary displays. Visit the events listing page to find out more.

Entrance to Wednesbury Museum

Entrance to Wednesbury Museum is through the purple double doors on Holyhead Rd. Entrance to the museum is free but there may be a small charge for some events and activities. 

Public open days in 2026

January - closed

February and March - limited opening for February half term activities and regular and pre-booked groups.

April-September - Wednesday and Thursday 11am-4pm and Saturdays 11am-2pm

October and November. Wednesday and Thursdays 11am-4pm, The second Saturday of the month 11am-2pm. Open at other times for events and activities, schools and regular and pre-booked groups, projects and specialist users

December

Open for festive open days and events and activities only -visit our events page for details from November

Getting to us.

The Museum is on the Holyhead Rd, Wednesbury, near to the bus station and not far from the tram stop. WS10 7DF. 

Find out more about local public transport here.

There is a pay and display car park next to the museum.

Contact us:

Call: 0121 556 0683

Email: sandwell_museums@sandwell.gov.uk

social media: @sandwellmuseums

Getting a cuppa

Unfortunately we have no catering facilities onsite apart from some events and activities where refreshments may be offered. Morrisons supermarket opposite has a cafe and there are other opportunities for refreshments in Wednesbury town centre a 5 minute walk away.

Accessibility.

There is accessible parking next to the museums as part of the pay and display car park.

The entrance to the museum is accessible and there is a lift to the first floor and an accessible toilet on the first floor.

You can read our visit England accessibility guide here.

I'm sorry but we are unable to accommodate pushchairs around the building, please leave them in the pushchair park zone on the right as you enter the building or if possible in your car as space is limited.

Assistance dogs only on site

Events and activities

Wednesbury Museum has a lively programme of events and activities throughout the year for all ages to enjoy including school holiday activities, talks, live music and theatre.

Keep up to date with what's on at Sandwell Museums here.

Sandwell Museums go live!

Sandwell Museums has its very own youtube channel with loads of videos and information to enjoy

enjoy loads of videos and information here

Creative learning sessions for schools

We deliver creative learning sessions for schools and other educational groups linked to concepts and themes around the national cirriculum and also provide the chance for schools to work with us on bespoke sessions.

Find out more about creative learning sessions and how museum learning benefits students