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Set in a historic Butchers Shambles, fascinating displays give an insight into the trades and crafts of the Wyre Forest area. With hands-on activities and regular craft demonstrations there's plenty to see and do for the whole family, including the brass foundry, jails, resident crafts people, air raid shelter tours, varied exhibitions and events. 

Make sure you also take time for a well-earned break in the café, set within attractive walled gardens. Home made refreshments are served all day in a delightful setting. With a stroll around the delightful museum grounds and the adjoining Jubilee Gardens, it's perfect place to relax and unwind.

Opening times 2012

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Museum and Café:

10.00 am - 4.30 pm daily (31st March to 30th September)
11.00 am - 4.00 pm daily (1st October to 4th November)

Musem only
12.00 pm - 4.00 pm Fri, Sat, Sun (5th November to 16th December)

FREE ADMISSION

*Last admission 30 minutes before closing.


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.   

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Visitor Information

Buildings and Displays

 BM Arches 1 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

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

 

 


Events and Exhibitions

BM event 1 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.


Workshops and Craft Courses

BM craft workshop1 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 side by learning new skills with expert tuition from our resident craft workers.

Find out more about our Workshops and Craft Courses


School Visits

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A comprehensive  resource for schools with a wide range of curricular based activities is offered. Contact the Museum for further details.

 


Craft Studios

BM pottery1 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

BM knife polisher 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

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Support the Museum's work.

Find out more about becoming a Friend of or Volunteer for Bewdley Museum


Museum Café and Gardens

BM cafe 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.


Find out more about fees and charges for Bewdley Museum pdf logo (11K)

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This page was last reviewed 20 January 2012 at 11:21 by Elizabeth Cowley.
The page is next due for review 18 July 2012.
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