Milton Keynes Museum
Friday, 21st to Sunday, 23rd August 2026
McConnell Drive, Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5EL
Milton Keynes Museum is hosting the British Artist Blacksmiths Association’s (BABA) Annual Conference for 2026, bringing together some of the UK’s most talented artisan blacksmiths for a weekend of live demonstrations, creativity and hands-on experiences.
As part of this special event, skilled blacksmiths from across the country will work together at the forge to create a unique decorative railing panel specially designed for Milton Keynes Museum. Inspired by the museum and the local area, the piece will be crafted before visitors’ eyes using a blend of traditional forging methods and contemporary artistic techniques.
Young visitors aged 7-15 will also have the opportunity to try blacksmithing for themselves under expert supervision, creating their own forged keepsake to take home. The sessions (£12 per one-hour slot) must be booked in advance.