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Come and Explore Bewdley Museum

A surprise around every corner!

Set in a historic Butchers Shambles fascinating displays give an insight into the trades and crafts of the Wyre Forest area. Hands-on activities and regular craft demonstrations. Plenty to see and do for the whole family, brass foundry, jails, resident crafts people, air raid shelter tours, varied exhibitions and events, lovely gardens & café.

Opening times

Museum and Café open daily: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm daily (2nd April to 30th September) 11.00 am - 4.00 pm daily (1st October to 31st October) 12.00 pm - 4.00 pm Fri, Sat, Sun (1st November to 19th December) Last admission 30 minutes before closing - FREE ADMISSION

About Bewdley Museum

Contact us: Bewdley Museum, Load Street, Bewdley DY122AE
                  Telephone:01299 403573
                  Email:bewdley.museum@wyreforestdc.gov.uk

Find out about: Buildings and Displays, Demonstrations, Events and Exhibitions, Workshops and Craft Courses, School Visits, Craft Studios, Museum Collections, and Volunteering.   

View Bewdley Museum's 2010 Events and Exhbitions Leaflet  (272K)

How to find us and accessibility

Latest news

The Museum is taking part in National Heritage Open Days in September. View more information about Heritage Days in the Wyre Forest

Visitor Information

Buildings and Displays

The Museum’s collection is housed in grade ii listed buildings, including a Butcher’s Shambles, Brass Foundry and Jails. View more information about Bewdley Museum Buildings and Displays

Demonstrations

Traditional methods of making ropes, bricks, clay pipes, and willow baskets are brought to life with daily demonstrations.

Events and Exhibitions

The Museum offers a varied programme of exhibitions and events throughout the year with appeal for all ages. The temporary exhibitions are showcased in the Severn and Wyre Forest Galleries and cover both local topics and touring exhibitions. Admission is free to all events which range from arts to entertainment. View our 2010 Events and Exhibitions programme

Workshops and Craft Courses

The Museum offers a wide range of workshops for all ages. Young people can enjoy fun craft based activities in a safe environment from quick taster session to full one day workshops. Adults can find their creative sue by learning new skills with expert tuition from our resident craft workers. Find out more about our Workshops and Craft Courses

School Visits

A comprehensive  resource for schools with a wide range of curricular based activities is offered. Go to our School Visits Programme 2010

Craft Studios

See the varied work of our resident crafts people who welcome you into their studios. Work ranges from stained glass to creative sculpture. View more information about our Craft Studios

Museum Collections

The Museum’s collection is based around the trades and crafts of the Wyre Forest area.  Many of the items can be seen around the museum in the wide range of permanent displays. The reserve collection is shown through a varied programme of temporary exhibitions. View an online display of Bewdley Museum's Art and Artefacts

Friends and Volunteers

Support the Museum's work. Find out more about becoming a Friend of or Volunteer for Bewdley Museum

Museum Café and Gardens

The Museum Café is set within the attractive walled gardens. Home made refreshments are served all day in a delightful setting. Stroll around the delightful museum grounds and the adjoining Jubilee Gardens. A perfect place to relax and unwind.

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This page was last reviewed 31 August 2010 at 9:03 by Maria Bettridge.
The page is next due for review 27 February 2011.