Leave the 21^st century behind and experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the industrial Black Country at this award-winning open-air museum. During the 19th century, smoke from thousands of iron foundries filled the Midlands air, described by Burritt as 'Black by day and red by night', and so the term Black Country was born. Explore the shops, houses and workshops that have been rebuilt in a canalside village where historical characters will bring the 19th century back to life. Test your times tables in the school room, watch a vintage film in the cinema, taste the past in the 1930s chip shop, there's so much to see and do here to suit all ages. Discover everything there is to see at this fascinating and immersive site. 

The museum has played host to film crews including the notorious Peaky Blinders - a stroll through the museum's alleys will transport you back to the underworld!

Customers enjoyed our 2023 visit saying "What a really enjoyable day" and "It was a fantastic day".

We're due to arrive at 11:45 and depart at 16:45. There will be a short services comfort stop on the outward journey. It's free entry and travel for under 3s (when seated on an adults lap).