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Events at the Glass Museum
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Glass Opinion Service
First Wednesday of every month
Make an appointment to bring along your glass items for identification by our very own glass experts. Please note that this service is for identifications only - we cannot give valuations as this is against museums' policy. The opinion service is free for up to 3 items. Please see Opinions page for more information.
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Beads Day
16 May, 10am – 4pm
Displays and trade stands by contemporary makers and dealers, plus special lamp-working demonstrations by Pauline Holt, Beverley Hicklin and Francesca Cerreta - all members of the Glass Beadmakers UK. Refreshments by The Friends of Broadfield House Glass Museum. Admission free.
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Paperweight Day
6 June, 10am – 4pm
Demonstrations by renowned paperweight-maker Willie Manson, display of Reptiles, Insects & Fish weights by the Paperweight Collectors Circle, and trade stands by specialist dealers. Refreshments by The Friends of Broadfield House Glass Museum. This event is part of Discover Dudley Weekend.
Discover Dudley Weekend
6 & 7 June, 10am – 4pm
Featuring the Museum’s ever-popular annual Paperweight Day on Saturday 6th (see above), plus the chance to make your very own glass paperweight on Sunday 7th (£35 per person, booking essential, participants must be 16 or over). Also free fun craft activities for children throughout the weekend. Admission free.
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Heritage Open Days
12 & 13 September
As part of the national celebrations of our built heritage, special talks and walks will take place throughout the Glass Quarter, including special tours of Broadfield House Glass Museum. For some walks and tours pre-booking is required. More details will be issued in due course.
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Valuation Day with Bonhams
19 October, 10am – 4pm
The team of experts from Bonhams, led by Mark Hannam, will be joined by ceramics expert and TV personality Henry Sandon. Visitors can bring any type of item to be valued. Valuations cost £1 each (recommended maximum of three per person) and all proceeds go to The Friends of Broadfield House Glass Museum.
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Christmas Festival
21 & 22 November, 10am – 4pm
Festive fun for all the family, featuring craft activities, entertainment, refreshments and great gifts to buy plus meet Santa and Mrs Claus. The Christmas Festival and Craft Market will also be taking place at the Red House Glass Cone. Admission free, charges may apply to some activities.
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JAM Club and the Friends events
Please see the Kids Zone page for a copy of the latest JAM Club (Juniors At Museums) leaflet detailing family friendly activities across the three Museums Service venues. Please see The Friends page for a list of lectures and events organised by The Friends of Broadfield House Glass Museum.
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