DUDLEY MUSEUM
AND ART GALLERY
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Admission F R E E
Permanent exhibitions
Dinosaurs - Gallery 1
With many highlights and insights into the lost world of
the dinosaurs, this exhibition will take you back in time.
Material on display includes full scale reconstructions of
land living dinosaurs and Jurassic marine reptiles with
skeleton and fossil fragments of magnificent creatures
from the distant past and is complemented by a full
programme of educational presentations.
Dudley unearthed - Gallery 2
See how Dudley’s landscape evolved from earliest
times to the present day. Enter the mine to encounter
fantastic fossils and magical minerals, an exploration of
the world of geology.
Percy Shakespeare - Gallery 5
Percy Shakespeare was one of Dudley’s most famous
artistic sons. He was born in the then slums of Kate’s
Hill, over looking Dudley town centre, and studied in
Dudley’s art school where he later taught others. He
was tragically killed in 1943 at just 37 but his legacy
lives on through his marvellous works, some of which
can be viewed in this exhibition.
This gallery is closed during educational sessions and
is accessible by stairs only. Please contact us for full
details.
Duncan Edwards - Gallery 7
Duncan Edwards was the most talented football player
ever to have come out of Dudley. His career was
tragically cut short by the Munich Air disaster of 1958.
The local heroes gallery shows a range of memorabilia
associated with Duncan together with information
about Joe Darby the world champion jumper and
Wimbledon tennis champion Dorothy Round.
The Climate Change Gallery - Gallery 8
With climate change at the forefront of our thinking we
review how the ecology of Dudley has changed over
the vast span of geological time. From the coral reefs
of the Silurian Period to the tropical swamps of the
Carboniferous Period and through into Glacial recent
times. Large collection of fossils on display.
Gallery 3: Community gallery
19 January to 9 march
The Fox Sketchbook
This exhibition celebrates a new addition to the art
gallery’s collection. We have received a number
of works by local artist Ernest Fox including a small
sketch book. He was working in Dudley in the 1880s.
One particularly fine picture shows the view from
Castle Hill to Tipton.
16 March to 4 May
35 years of watching paint dry
From fine art to cartoons - the incredible world of
artist and writer Geoff Tristram.
11 May to 22 June
Brush Strokes - Centenary of Sir Alfred East
In 2013 Dudley Museum commemorates the
centenary of the death of the painter Alfred East.
Using some of the artists work’s from the reserve
collection we look at the contribution of this artist to
late Victorian painting.
6 July to 31 December
The other Mr Darwin
The life of Alfred Russel Wallace
Charles Darwin worked out how animals and plants
change into new types but was afraid to tell the world
until another gentleman worked it out too. Darwin
realised that all his work would be less important if
he did not publicise his discoveries immediately. This
is the story of ‘The other Mr Darwin, Alfred Russel
Wallace’ who was, so nearly, the father of evolution.
Gallery 9
8 December 2012 to 23 February 2013
Dudley Society of Artists
Dudley Society of Artists is a long established local
arts society. Its members exhibit in a wide variety of
styles and media.
2 March to 27 April
Dudley Camera Club
Dudley Camera club is the local photographic society.
They have exhibited annually for many years and enjoy
a high reputation for the quality of their work.
20 July to 5 October
Out of the darkness
The story of Black Country mining from its early days
to its demise.
19 October to 30 November
Castle High Art
Castle High School is a central Dudley school focusing
upon excellence in the visual arts. This is a chance to
view their innovative work in the surroundings of the
Museum & Art Gallery.
7 December to 25 January 2014
Dudley Society of Artists
Dudley Society of Artists is a long established local
arts society. Its members exhibit in a wide variety of
styles and media.
Education at Dudley Museum
Dudley Museums Service Education team deliver a wide
variety of learning experiences for all ages.
The Museum’s education programmes offer teachers a
dynamic and cost -effective way to enhance classroom
coverage of important areas of the curriculum in
friendly, accessible and stimulating surroundings.
Museum staff are always keen to work with schools
to develop and enhance pupil’s learning experience
in their classrooms . . . we create your childhood
memories! Our programmes are usually related to our
exhibitions and offer an unique learning experience.
Call 01384 815575 for details.
Dinosaurs
Dudley Museum now offers a full programme of
educational activities to complement its dinosaur
exhibition. The educational sessions consist of
teaching sessions, delivered by our trained facilitators
and handling sessions and activities delivered by your
own staff.
Educational sessions can now be aimed at both KS1 and
KS2, please make sure you give the age of the children
when you book.
Session 1 How to be a dinosaur
A look at the evolution of vertebrate animals and an
assessment of where dinosaurs fit into this evolution,
including thoughts on the latest dinosaur research.
Session 2 Thunderbolts and snakestones
Using drama to examine the early development of
research into prehistoric reptiles as seen through the
life of the famous fossil hunter Mary Anning.
The Saxons & Vikings - Gallery 4
The period from 410 to 1066 was traditionally known as
‘the Dark Ages’ as writing became rare and information
was hard to find. In recent years all kinds of research
has shed light on this shadowy period of British history
This long-term exhibition examines the artefacts that
have been found from the Anglo Saxon and Viking age
and suggests new ways of looking at the period.
The artefacts are displayed in an environment which
brings the Dark Ages to life and even includes a replica
of a Viking boat.
The Saxons and Vikings exhibition has been extended
to the start of 2014.
This exhibition is supported by a fully interactive
programme of activities and talks aimed primarily at KS2.
Two educational sessions are currently offered:
Hands on the Saxons
A chance for young visitors to find out some of the ways
in which modern researchers discover about the Saxons
and Vikings. Using language research and archaeology.
Myths and legends
Using drama, this is a chance for young visitors to
understand how our dark age forebears understood the
world in a time before science, technology and, in many
instances, writing.
These sessions are complemented by activity and
handling sessions supervised by your own staff.
Advanced booking is required for all delivered
educational sessions. Contact the main museum
number.
Dudley Museum & Art Gallery is part of
Dudley Council’s Museum Service. Why not
visit one of our other family-friendly venues?
Red House Glass Cone
Lying at the heart of the Stourbridge Glass Quarter,
the Red House Glass Cone was built at the end of the
18th century and was used for the manufacture of glass
until 1936. It’s one of only four left in the country and
is now a busy heritage site. With exhibitions, events,
craft studios, glassmaking demonstrations, children’s
activities, schools programme, gift shop, picnic areas
and birthday parties there’s something for everyone.
High Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge DY8 4AZ
Telephone: 01384 812750 • FREE admission
Broadfield House Glass Museum
One of the best glass collections in the world can be
found at Broadfield House Glass Museum in the historic
Stourbridge Glass Quarter. The glass collections on
display range from the 17th century to the present day
and reveal the skills and creativity of glassmakers past
and present. With internationally renowned exhibitions
and events, a hot glass studio, guided tours, family
activities during the holidays and an outreach service
the museum caters for glass professionals, artists,
families and people of all ages.
Compton Drive, Kingswinford DY6 9NS
Telephone: 01384 812745 • FREE admission
Denotes galleries used for temporary exhibitions
Events
Second Saturday of every month • 1.30 - 3.30pm
(excluding school holidays)
Free entry
Sticky Saturdays
Come along with your family and have a go at being
messy and getting sticky . . . and we tidy up!
6 April and 14 December • 10am - 4pm • Free entry
Easter and Christmas magic
Drop in and be entertained by magician Ron Popple
and take home a balloon sculpture. Shows will be at
regular intervals throughout the day.
14 and 15 August • 10am - 4pm • Free entry
Living history day
A hands on experience with displays of Dudley
through the ages. Meet a mediaeval soldier and try
on their armour, discover the monks at Dudley Priory
or meet a Roman.
Geology
28 & 29 September• 10am - 4pm
Dudley Rock & Fossil Festival
The bi-annual geological extravaganza filling both
Dudley Town Hall and Dudley Museum is back. Lots
of specialists and family fun activities and a host of
rock and fossil events and exhibitions throughout the
weekend.
Something for all the family.
Admission: adults £2.60, children £1.60
family £8 (2 adults and up to three children)
Rock and fossil identification
By appointment 11am - 1pm • Free
By popular request these will continue during 2013.
Bring along your rock and fossil finds on the following
dates to have them identified by resident experts.
Wednesdays - 20 February, 10 April, 29 May
7, 21, 28 August, and 30 October
Rock & Fossil Festival - 28 & 29 September
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Dudley Museum
& Art Gallery
Pedestrianised area
P Public car parking
One way street
Parking: There is some on-street parking, limited to
one hour outside the museum with pay and display car
parks in Priory Road (five minutes walk) and Stafford
Street (10 minutes walk).
Blue badge parking in streets around the museum.
Trains: The nearest stations are Dudley Port or
Sandwell & Dudley which are then both a short bus/
taxi ride away.
Bus: The main bus station is less 10 minutes walk
away. Buses from all major local centres.
Visit http://www.networkwestmidlands.com/ for
details of bus times.
Accessibility information
There is lift access to all main floors.
The education/Percy Shakespeare
gallery and Stairwell gallery are
accessible by stairs only. Please call
ahead if you feel you might need
help with your visit.
Tactile experiences of the geological
collection can be arranged for the
visually impaired. Call for details.
Disclaimer. This information is a guide to planned
exhibitions and is correct at the time of printing. If you are
interested in a particular exhibition please consult the web
site or call the museum.
DUDLEY MUSEUM
World War 1 Centenary exhibition
Dudley Museum is producing a four year exhibition
to run the length of the World War One anniversary
period. We should particularly like community
involvement in the form of stories about family
members involved in the war and possibly any
artefacts from the period which you might be able to
lend us. Please contact the museum for details.
Dudley Museum & Art Gallery
St. James’s Road, Dudley DY1 1HU
Tel: 01384 815575
Open: 10am to 4pm
Monday to Saturday
ADMISSION FREE
www.dudley.gov.uk