Our Museums

 

Sandwell Museum Service has a range of different sites, full of surprises, across the borough. Most of them are free to visit, and provide a host of different activities and experiences for you to discover.

The Oak HouseOak House

Oak House is a delightful half timbered farmhouse dating from the late sixteenth century, furnished with a fine collection of Jacobean furniture. The house holds family events and school holiday activities throughout the year and has a lively education programme for schools.

Haden Hill HouseHaden Hill House

A Victorian gentleman’s house, furnished in period style surrounded by 55 acres of award winning parkland. The house stands adjacent to Haden Hall, a restored Jacobean mansion open to the public several times each year. The House hosts a variety of events, exhibitions and school holiday activities as well as a lively schools programme.

Wednesbury Museum & Art GalleryWednesbury Museum & Art Gallery

A Victorian Art Gallery which houses Victorian paintings, old toys and an internationally important collection of Ruskin Pottery. Temporary exhibitions also run throughout they year, as well as a lively events programme and activities for schools.

The restored punp house at Galton ValleyGalton Valley Canal Heritage Centre

Situated just off the Birmingham Main Line Canal, the centre gives an insight into some of the most important and historic civil engineering feats in the area, including the world famous Galton Bridge. The restored pump house is a short walk away.

Bishop Asbury Cottage

An eighteenth century cottage which was the boyhood home of Francis Asbury, the first American Methodist Bishop. Furnished in period style, and with memorabilia and information relating to Asbury’s life both in West Bromwich and in America.

Statue of the Tipton SlasherTipton Community Heritage Centre

A community heritage centre housed in Tipton library, telling the story of the town and its inhabitants from its earliest times. The lives and work of the people of Tipton are portrayed through displays, interactives, and a local history reference section.

Contact Details

Museums, Arts and Tourism,
Environment House, Cultural Services, PO Box 42,
Lombard Street, West Bromwich, B70 8RU.

Tel: 0121 569 4927
Email: museumarts_tourism@sandwell.gov.uk