Bewdley Museum
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.
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.
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 museums resident craft workers. See the varied work of our resident crafts people who welcome you into their studios. Work ranges from stained glass to creative sculpture.
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.
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.
VISITOR INFOMRATION:
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
There are two public disabled parking bays at the front of the museum.
There are three wheelchair accessible toilets on the site.
Assistance dogs are welcome.
An induction loop is fitted in the Education Room
By Car
Bewdley is situated 4 miles to the west of Kidderminster off the A456 Leominster Road on the B4190. Town car parks are situated within easy walking distance of the museum.
By Train
Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster -Bridgnorth .
By Bus
For details of regional bus operators contact Travel Line: 08706 082608
Bewdley Museum
Load Street,
Bewdley DY122AE