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Bewdley Museum

Bewdley Museum - a surprise around every corner!

Situated in the heart of the picturesque Georgian town of Bewdley, the museum offers a friendly welcome and entertaining experience for the whole family.

FREE ADMISSION

The Museum re-opens on Saturday 2nd May 2009

Open daily - including Bank Holidays

10.00am - 4.30pm 2nd May - 30th September
11.00am - 4.00pm 1st - 31st October
Closed November - March

*Last admission 30 minutes before closing

Exciting visitor improvements are in progress with Heritage Lottery funding.

See more details by visiting the Hands on Heritage page.

Special opening event - Sunday 3rd and Bank Holiday Monday 4th May

Housed in a historic and unusual 18th century butchers shambles, this unique museum illustrates the growth and trades of the town as well as the crafts of the surrounding Wyre Forest area through fascinating indoor and outdoor displays.

Indoor and Outdoor Displays

Traditional crafts are brought to life through daily demonstrations. See a clay pipe or rope being made - and if you are feeling energetic lend a hand!

Clay pipe making demonstrations are held throughout the day.

Rope making demonstrations: 11.30am, 2.00pm and 3.30pm daily.

Explore the old brass foundry, watch resident craft people at work or just relax in the lovely museum gardens.

Exhibitions and Events

The museum has a busy programme of exhibitions and events throughout the season.

See what's on by visiting the Museum Exhibitions and Events page.

Craft Workshops

Resident crafts people include:

William Wilson -stained glass specialist
Eric Lyons - French Polisher
Patrick Smith - Ceramist
Lionel Gee - Cabinet Maker
Rosalyn Zalin - Textile artist
Hilary Baker - International artist and image maker

Find out more about their work by visiting the craft studios page.

Tea Shop

Enjoy freshly made sandwiches and delicious home made cakes from the museum tea shop.

Open daily:

April to September	10.00am - 4.00pm
September to October	11.00am - 3.30pm

Gardens

Take a stroll through the beautiful Jubilee Gardens adjoining the Museum, the perfect place to unwind.