Our permanent exhibitions include the world famous Ruskin pottery, Old toys and games, Victorian paintings, and we are currently establishing a local history gallery. We also have a varied programme of temporary exhibitions which include work by local artists and national touring exhibitions.Click the link about to find out more.

The Greeks is our temporary exhibition currently displayed at the gallery until 12th December showing objects over 2500 years old. Click the link above to our temporary exhibitions page to find out more.

Our family room and toy gallery also has toys and activites for families to play and interact with and is guaranteed to make all the adults say 'I had one of those'

We have activities and events throughout school holidays and throughout the year.

Sandwell Museums For Schools

Our education and schools programme includes toy handling for Ks1 and story telling. click on Museums for Schools to find out more.

Events and Family Fun Activities

The Museum has lots going on throughout the year. visit our whatson guide for information.

Due to major construction work being carried out adjacent to the Gallery, car parking is severely limited Monday - Friday. We suggest that until further notice it may be advisable to use the regular metro or bus services which are very close to the Gallery.

There is limited disabled access.

For information about the Friends of Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery, telephone the site.

• Further information about Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery.

Relevant Forms

•  for schools booking click on museums for schools
• Hire of Richards Gallery Booking Form
• Exhibition Spaces Applicaion Form - if you are interested in holding an exhibition at the gallery

Richard Wattis 1912-1975

Richard Wattis was a famous actor of stage and screen.

He was born in Hollies Drive, Wednesbury in 1912. In 1916 his family moved to Birmingham Road, Walsall. He attended schools in Walsall, Birmingham and Bromsgrove.

Until the mid 1930s Richard worked at the Sanders Electrical Company in Wednesbury.

Richard Wattis is perhaps best known for his appearances in the St. Trinian film series and other British classics such as Kind Hearts & Coronets and Carry on Spying. He also appeared in Hollywood films such as The Prince & The Showgirl and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Between the 1950s and 1970s he was also to be seen in British television sitcoms and regularly appeared on Hancock’s Half Hour, Father Dear Father and Sykes.

He died on February 1st 1975 after suffering a heart attack.

This portrait was commissioned by Wednesbury Arts Festival in 2004, and was donated to the Sandwell Museum Service Collection. The artist was Gary Morgan.

Contact Details:

Wednesbury Museum & Art Gallery,
Holyhead Road, Wednesbury WS10 7DF

Tel: 0121 556 0683

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• For more information on getting to our sites using public transport please visit the Centro website

We regret that the Gallery will be closed to the public from Wednesday, 27th June to Tuesday, 2nd July for refurbishment of the first floor galleries to take place.

Special opening may be in place for special events.