Despite ongoing restoration works, the Black and White House, a historic gem in Hereford's High Town, remains open to visitors. This steadfast continuation of services comes as Hereford's Broad Street museum temporarily shuts down for redevelopment.

An architectural marvel dating back to the 17th century, the timber-framed Black and White House Museum is set for essential repairs that will stretch over the next 16 weeks. Scaffoldings have already risen around the structure, heralding the commencement of this restorative chapter. But the museum continues its mission to educate and entertain, with a plethora of summer demonstrations listed on the Black and White House website.

However, it's worth noting that sporadic, short-term room closures may occur within the building, solely dictated by health and safety considerations associated with the repair work.

Museum supervisor Julia Radburn reinforced the museum's commitment to visitors amidst the refurbishment. "The necessary work being done will help protect one of Herefordshire’s most important heritage sites for years to come," she said. "While that’s going on, we’re open as usual and we’re really looking forward to welcoming visitors to the exciting events organised for summer."

The refurbishment of the Black and White House signals a firm commitment to preserving Herefordshire’s rich heritage while ensuring that it remains a vibrant, active place of interest for locals and tourists alike. Despite the temporary disruption, it seems that visitors can still expect to engage with the historic, educational and cultural experiences that this iconic site offers, testament to the determination of its management to keep history alive amidst the refurbishments.