Staff and volunteers at Galton Valley Pumping station in Smethwick will celebrate the building's 125th anniversary with a free family and community fun day next month.
The wildlife themed event is on Saturday 8 July between 10am and 3pm and will be at the station itself and further down the canal.
Jane Hanney, Sandwell's museum services manager, said: “Staff from Dudley Zoo will be at the event with some of their smallest animals, as well as representatives of the RSPB and Birmingham and Black Country wildlife trust with information and activities to get involved with.
“There will be a heritage boat and an arty and crafty boat with loads to have a go at. Visitors can also enjoy the live music, craft activities and trails along the canal,” she added.
"There is something for all ages and a great opportunity to take a walk along the Galton Valley canal and spot the wildlife and nature."
Councillor Richard Marshall, cabinet member for leisure, said: “The Galton Valley pumping station is a truly historic building and was built to regulate water levels between the old and new mainline canals.
“It is wonderful that after 125 years visitors can get along and learn about life on the canals and how they were built and played such a big part in the industrial development of the area.”
The building is opened once a month staffed by our brilliant volunteers who help Sandwell Museums look after this building.
