Walsall Leather Museum

Museum Overview

The Walsall Leather Museum is located in Walsall, West Midlands. It tells the story of the leather trade in Walsall, charting the town’s rise from a small market town into an international saddle-making centre.

The museum is family-friendly and it is free, to visit. You can explore the museum at your own pace or ask a visitor assistant to show you around. There are displays on the ground floor. On the upper floor, there are further galleries and a temporary exhibition gallery.

They also have workshops that show you what it was like to work in the leather industry 100 years ago. You will be engaged with the smell of leather when you walk into the museum and upstairs you can create your own leather keyring. Plus there are other hands-on activities to enjoy.

Further Information Walsall Leather Museum

Is there food and drink available?

There is a cafe serving drinks and snacks. You are welcome to picnic outdoors.

What are the main things to do?

A museum that tells the story of the leather trade in Walsall, charting the town’s rise from a small market town into an international saddle-making centre. There are toilets and a cafe.