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Walsall Museum

Walsall Museum

This friendly and welcoming community-focused museum is located in the heart of Walsall.  Dedicated to the history of Walsall, the museum is home to a wide-ranging collection of artefacts reflecting Walsall’s proud heritage, its many industries, and the lives of the people who lived here.  In particular the museum houses the nationally important ‘Hodson Shop’ collection of twentieth century working clothing.  

The Borough’s history is explored in the Museum’s permanent local history gallery, The Changing Face of Walsall, while an exciting programme of changing exhibitions celebrate Walsall’s heritage and provide an opportunity to showcase the vitality of Walsall’s communities today. The accompanying programme of activities for children and adults means everyone can engage with their heritage.

Attractions and facilities

  • The Changing Face of Walsall, a permanent exhibition celebrating the history of the Borough and exploring its development.
  • An exciting programme of changing exhibitions.
  • Year-round programme of special events and hands-on activities for children and adults.
  • View Walsall Museum’s exhibitions, events and activities on our current events leaflet (PDF 414KB) or visit www.whatsonwalsall.co.uk
  • Flexible meeting space available for hire.
  • Display spaces available for use by community groups.
  • Education Service providing facilitated workshops for Walsall schools within the Museum free of charge.
  • The Museum is fully wheelchair accessible.
  • Visitors with special needs are welcome.
  • Sales area stocking books on local history, greetings cards and souvenirs.

Opening times

  • Tuesdays - Fridays: 10am – 5pm
  • Saturdays: 10am – 4pm

We are normally closed on public holidays and other statutory days associated with these.

Please telephone to check our opening hours at these times before making a special journey. Admission is free.

Location

Walsall Museum is located on the first and third floors of the Central Library building on Lichfield Street in Walsall town centre.
Walsall is within half-an-hours drive of Birmingham, Lichfield, Dudley and Wolverhampton. Junctions 7, 9 and 10 of the M6 are nearby. Short and long stay pay and display car parks are located on Intown Row, less than 500 metres from the Museum. There are disabled parking spaces available on Tower Street, behind the Central Library building. The Museum is a short walk away from local bus and train stations.

What's on

Please visit www.whatsonwalsall.co.uk for a list of further attractions and facilities happening in the borough.

Contact us

Walsall Museum
Lichfield Street
Walsall
WS1 1TR

Telephone 01922 653116
Email museum@walsall.gov.uk

This page was last updated on 28 January 2010