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Welcome

Our extraordinary venues provide a fascinating glimpse into Birmingham's rich and vibrant past.

Exhibitions and special events

  1. Ozzy Osbourne.
    Exhibition

    Ozzy Osbourne (1948-2025): Working Class Hero , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Open daily, 10am–5pm. 25 June - 18 January 2026.
    Celebrating the global lifetime achievements of Birmingham rock legend Ozzy Osbourne.
    Details
  2. Museum in Chamberlain square with Chamberlain memorial.

    Your Museum’s Birthday Party , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

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    Celebrate 140 years of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.
    DetailsDrop in
  3. Zoe Lyons.

    Comedy at the Museum ft. Zoe Lyons & More , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Comedy from your favourite acts at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.
    DetailsBook now
  4. A child dressed as an elf whispering into Santa's ear.

    Breakfast with Santa , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

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    Start your day with a breakfast with Santa in the Tearoom at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
    DetailsBook now
  5. Elf Movie poster.

    Christmas Cinema: Elf , at Thinktank.

    Cinema under the stars in our 360 dome
    DetailsBook now
  6. A decorated Christmas tree in a grand hall with wood panelled walls and paintings on the wall.

    Aston by Candlelight: A Christmas Tour , at Aston Hall.

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    Step back in time and see where our modern Christmas celebrations started from as we take you on a Christmas guided tour.
    DetailsBook now
See all our exhibitions and events

Visit our museums

We have 9 extraordinary venues that provide a fascinating glimpse into Birmingham's rich and vibrant past and showcase world class museum collections.

Not all venues are currently open, please check before visiting.

A large modern building with garden in front. In the garden is trees, plants and science exhibits

Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

Photo ofshowing the front of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. The tall clock tower of the building is surrounded by blue sky.

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Exterior view of a Jacobean Hall.

Aston Hall

Exterior view of a Tudor timber-framed house with adults and children walking in the garden.

Blakesley Hall

Storage area containing vintage motorised fire engines

Museum Collection Centre

Workshop with machinery, a workbench in front of a window and wooden shelves with a ladder

Museum of the Jewellery Quarter

A man outside a brick building presenting to a small group of people.

Sarehole Mill

Front view of Soho House and garden

Soho House

Close up of ruined stone Castle walls and a cherry tree in blossom

Weoley Castle

Painting of two young girls sitting in the countryside, the older girl's eyes are closed, she has a concertina on her lap, the younger girl faces away looking at a double rainbow in the sky

Our collection

Discover more about the collection.
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Venue hire

Choose one of our unique venues for your conference, function or wedding.
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Shop online

Explore our treasure trove of shop items influenced by our collections.

Latest news and stories

  1. Lots of visitors in two level gallery which has an ironwork ceiling and balcony. The gallery is lit up in pink neon colours.

    Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery celebrates 140th anniversary

    18 November 2025
  2. Father Christmas / Santa sat on a chair in grotto holding a list.

    Festive fun at Birmingham Museums: a season of celebration for all the family

    6 November 2025
  3. A contemplative woman with flowing red hair holds a white rose amid lush greenery.

    Pre-Raphaelite artworks and Staffordshire Hoard back on public display at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

    24 October 2025
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