Royal Worcester Visitor Centre

Severn Street, Worcester, WR1 2NE
Tel: 01905 23221
E-mail: rwgeneral@royal-worcester.co.uk

The Victorian buildings of Royal Worcester's Visitor Centre line Severn Street and lead into the heart of a world famous porcelain industry that was founded in 1751. Visitors can take guided tours of the working factory, the Museum of Worcester Porcelain and the Manufactory (where you can paint your own plate) or shop in Royal Worcester's Factory Shops and Wigomia Court where a myriad of home accessories can be found at factory prices. Open 7 days a week.

Kidderminster Railway Museum

Station Approach, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1QX
Tel: 01562 825316    Fax: 01562 861039
E-mail: krm@krm.org.uk

The Kidderminster Railway Museum houses a vast range of railway artefacts, most of which date back to the days of steam travel. From pen nibs to clocks, from signs to signalling equipment, from photographs to timetables and rolling stock - there is a vast amount to see when you visit us. The items in the museum come from all over the country, and are essentially related to the British Isles.

The Commandery

Sidbury, Worcester, WR1 2HU
Tel: 01905 361821

Also known as St Wulfstan's Hospital, this fascinating site offers displays about the history of the building as well as a major exhibition on the English Civil War. With a full programme of activities and events throughout the year, and with its own gardens and nearby Fort Royal Park, the site makes for an ideal family visit.

The Elgar Birthplace Museum

Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath, Worcester, WR2 6RH
Tel: 01905 333224
E-mail: birthplace@elgar.org

Country cottage birthplace, displaying Elgar's desk and family possessions, complemented by modern Elgar Centre. Musical scores, letters, sounds, photographs, concert programmes and memorabilia of his life, music and inspirations. Special events.

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings

Redditch Road, Bromsgrove By-Pass, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 4JR
Tel: 01527 831363    Fax: 01527 876934
E-mail: avoncroft1@compuserve.com

Avoncroft is a fascinating world of historic buildings covering seven centuries, rescued and rebuilt on a beautiful open-air site in the heart of the Worcestershire countryside. You can see craftsmen working in a 19th century workshop, admire the splendour of our furnished historic houses or be transported to heart of historic social and working life at one of our Special Events and Demonstrations.

Worcestershire County Museum

Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7XZ.
Tel: 01299 250416    Fax: 01299 251890
E-mail: museum@worcestershire.gov.uk

Permanent and temporary exhibitions, facilities for schools, gift shop, café, object identification service, talks and lectures, admission to Castle's State Rooms.

Malvern Museum

Priory Gatehouse, Abbey Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3ES
Tel: 01684 567811

Displays in five rooms depicting the geological structure of the Malvern Hills, Medieval history of the town, the water cure / Victorian Malvern and more recently Morgan Motors and radar technology.

George Marshall Medical Museum

Charles Hastings Education Centre, Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR5 1DD
Tel: 01905 760738

The museum illustrates the history of medicine, nursing and the associated health care professions, with particular reference to Worcester and the surrounding area. It contains 500 items of equipment including a 19th century operating theatre and apothecary's shop.

Bevere Vivis Gallery & Picture Framers

Bevere Lane, Bevere, Worcester, WR3 7RQ
Tel: 01905 754484

A converted coach house, 3 miles from city centre, offering constantly changing exhibitions of original artwork, woodwork and pottery in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Full programme of courses, creative picture framing.