Follow Dudley’s story from pre-history to the present day in our newly designed premises and refreshed displays.
Displays include: geology, Dudley Castle finds, Dudley Local Heroes, local glass and art work from our collection including Dudley landscapes and 'In focus' display: Frank Short RA.
FREE
Situated on the A4037 between Dudley and Tipton, next to the Black Country Living Museum.
If you are travelling using a SATNAV: DY1 4SQ
Rail: The closest railway station is Tipton which is on the Birmingham to Wolverhampton line - approximately one mile from the Museum.
Bus: There are a number of bus routes that stop outside the Black Country Living Museum and so are convenient for the Museum at the Archives.
Number 24: Merry Hill to Foxyards Estate Number 229: Bilston to Dudley (via Coseley and Sedgley) Number 311: Walsall to Dudley Number 313: Walsall to Dudley Number 310: Willenhall to Merry Hill (via Wednesbury and Dudley)
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