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World class museum in the heart of Birmingham city centre.

Chamberlain Square
Birmingham, B3 3DH
0121 348 8038 Directions

Opening times and prices

Opening Times:

Monday - Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10.30am - 5pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm

Entry:

FREE entrance. 

Some exhibitions and events may charge.

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Dippy on Tour:
A Natural History Adventure

26 May 2018 - 9 Sep 2018
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Want money off at our shops and cafes, exclusive benefits, and free access to our sites for a whole year? Become a member of Birmingham Museums today!
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The Everyday and Extraordinary

Exhibition
The Everyday and Extraordinary explores the potential of objects to be transformed and seen in new and insightful ways. Showcasing over seventy mod...
Museum & Art Gallery
9 Jun 2018 - 9 Sep 2018
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No booking required
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Within and Without: Body Image and th...

Exhibition
The exhibition examines how social, historical and cultural factors affect body image and how this is expressed through objects and artworks. It ex...
Museum & Art Gallery
22 Jul 2018 - 1 Feb 2019
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No booking required
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Inspire 2018

Exhibition
Inspire 2018 is a youth art competition for 5-19 year olds.  The exhibition showcases the work of finalists and winners.
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22 Jul 2018 - 15 Sep 2018
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No booking required
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Dino Dig Excavation Family Activity

Activity
Experience what it is like to be a palaeontologist in this fun family activity. 
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26 May 2018 - 9 Sep 2018
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Book tickets £2.00
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Dinosaurs of the British Isles

Special Event
Palaeontologist Dean Lomax takes us on a journey back to the amazing British finds that sparked the original dinomania in the 1800s. From the Isle ...
Museum & Art Gallery
23 Aug 2018 - 23 Aug 2018
6.00pm - 7.00pm
Book tickets £7.00
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Fighting for our Heritage

Exhibition
Fighting for our Heritage explores the rich history of amateur boxing clubs and famous boxers from Birmingham. 
Museum & Art Gallery
25 Aug 2018 - 2 Dec 2018
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No booking required
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Conservation Studio Tours: Birmingham...

Tour and Talk
Join us for a fascinating insight into the role conservators play in caring for objects and preparing them for exhibitions and loans in this behind...
Museum & Art Gallery
11 Sep 2018 - 11 Sep 2018
2.00pm - 3.30pm
Book tickets £15.00
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After Hours at the Museum Collection ...

Special Event
Join Birmingham Museums and Town Hall Symphony Hall for an exclusive opportunity to explore the Museum Collection Centre at night with live music...
Museum & Art Gallery
13 Sep 2018 - 13 Sep 2018
6.00pm - 8.00pm
Book tickets £12.00
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Putting together Dippy the Diplodocus at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

I'm sure you've all wondered, how exactly do you put a Diplodocus together? Find out in this timelapse which shows the work that the team from the Natural History Museum have been doing to assemble Dippy in time for his star role at Birmingham!
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