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World class museum in the heart of Birmingham city centre.

Chamberlain Square
Birmingham, B3 3DH
0121 348 8000 Directions

Opening times and prices

Opening Times:

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

We are open as usual over Easter.

Entry:

FREE entrance. 

Some exhibitions and events may charge.

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Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing

Exhibition
In February 2019, to mark the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, 12 of the Renaissance master's drawings from the Royal Collectio...
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1 Feb 2019 - 6 May 2019
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Too Cute!: Sweet is about to get Sini...

Exhibition
Artist and filmmaker Rachel Maclean examines the world of cuteness by curating works from the Arts Council Collection and Birmingham’s collection t...
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26 Jan 2019 - 12 May 2019
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Easter at Birmingham Museum and Art G...

Find out more about the family activities that are taking place at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery during the Easter holidays.
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Staffordshire Hoard

Discover the story of the Staffordshire Hoard, the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found. The Staffordshire Hoard helmet is now on display.
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Staffordshire Hoard
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Edwardian Tearooms Late: Museums at N...

Special Event
Join us for dinner and live music in the Edwardian Tearoom, plus the chance to experience our “Secrets of the Museum” tour.
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18 May 2019 - 18 May 2019
6.30pm - 10.00pm
Book tickets £30.00
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Home of Metal presents Black Sabbath ...

Exhibition
A major exhibition exploring the legacy of Black Sabbath and their global fan base. A blockbuster exhibition devoted to the music that was born in ...
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26 Jun 2019 - 29 Sep 2019
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Book tickets £13.57
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Become a Member

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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Edwardian Tearooms

The beautifully renovated Edwardian Tearooms offers a wide range of delicious food and beverages within an unique and historic setting. 
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Edwardian Tearooms
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What's On

Find out what's on and what's coming up at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
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The Staffordshire Hoard Helmet

Based on extensive research and built by experts, the recreated Staffordshire Hoard helmet is now on display at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
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Ticket release for Black Sabbath – 50 years exhibition

BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM & ART GALLERY 26 JUNE – 29 SEPTEMBER 2019 "It’s an honour to be a part of the Home of Metal. I am just a guy from Birmingham who’s been blessed to have had such dedicated ...
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Staffordshire Hoard Helmets Revealed for Public Display

Research reveals approximately a third of the fragments in the Staffordshire Hoard come from a very high-status helmet. Helmets of its kind are rare – the Staffordshire Hoard helmet is one of a ve...
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