Dudley Museum & Art Gallery
About This Museum
You'd never guess that tucked away in a red-brick building in Dudley is a view that stopped JMW Turner in his tracks. The museum itself feels like a classic civic institution, but it's full of delightful surprises. I was completely captivated by the geology section, with its glittering local fossils and minerals that tell a billion-year-old story. Upstairs, the mood shifts dramatically into the soft, dramatic light of Victorian oil paintings.
Collection Highlights
The star of the show is undoubtedly Turner's atmospheric painting of Dudley Castle, but don't miss the 'Dudley Bug' fossil and the rich collection of 19th-century British art.
Visitor Information
It's right on Tipton Road and entry is free, making it a perfect, budget-friendly stop to break up your day.
Architecture & Building
A handsome, no-nonsense red-brick building that just feels like a proper museum from the outside.
Contact & Location
Address: Tipton Road, BCLM Storage Yard, Kates Hill, Dudley, West Midlands, England, DY1 4SH, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1384 812750
Website: Visit Website
