BLACK AND WHITE HOUSE MUSEUM HEREFORD

Also known as "the Old House", the Black and White House Museum is a 17th-century timber-framed preserved building located in the heart of Hereford. One of the top tourist places to visit in Hereford, the Museum is surrounded by a commercial center which is a very popular shopping precinct.

The Black and white house was built in the year 1621 and has been used by many people such as butchers, bankers, and ironmongers. The Old House was converted into a museum in the year 1929 and has been representing Jacobean times. You get a chance to explore many objects such as baby walkers and wall paintings from this time period.

You can explore all three floors of the museum and look at the amazing fireplace which is one of the main attractions from the 15th century. The Museum has many stunning Jacobean wall paintings which were bought from other houses in Hereford in the 17th century. One of the paintings also depicts the Biblical story of Joseph interpreting Pharaoh's Dream.

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Highlights

• Head over to the museum which is also called the "best-preserved example of a timber framed house in the city" and admire the lifestyle of Jacobean life.
• If you are visiting with your family, the children can get a chance to dress up in Jacobean costumes and play historical characters.
• Admire the six paintings which depict Greek Muses, goddesses of the arts, science, and literature which date to 1675-1700
• The most fascinating object here is the green baby walker from the 17th century made of Oak and sycamore.