Museum in square with Chamberlain memorial.

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

We're delighted that Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery has reopened its doors for the next phase of reopening. The iconic Round Room, Industrial Gallery, Tearoom and Shop are now open from Wednesday to Sunday, 10am - 5pm.

Special events

  1. A etching of a portrait of a man wearing a flat cap.
    Exhibition

    Rembrandt: Masterpieces in Black and White , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    6 March - 1 June, Wed – Sun, 10am - 5pm
    Discover Rembrandt’s mastery of print through his innovative and extraordinary etchings.
    Details
  2. A print works studio space with table chairs in the centre.

    Drypoint Etching workshop with Stirchley Printworks , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Try your hand at etching with Stirchley Printworks
    DetailsBook now
  3. Side view of a lady with a magnifying glass looking at an artwork on display.

    Rembrandt Late , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Explore the Museum after hours
    DetailsBook now
  4. A lino print of a star design.

    Monoprint Workshop with Haseebah Ali , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Have a go at printing with one of Birmingham's most exciting Printmakers
    DetailsDrop in
  5. A large choir wearing black are singing on a stage.

    The Summer Supper with Ex Cathedra , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    A dining experience and performance in partnership with Ex Cathedra
    DetailsBook now
  6. Exhibition

    Curtis Holder: Drawing Carlos Acosta , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Open until Sunday 18 May, Wed - Sun, 10am - 5pm.
    Drawings by award-winning artist Curtis Holder, featuring his portrait of Carlos Acosta, Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet.
    Details
Museum in square with Chamberlain memorial.

About

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery is housed in a stunning Grade II* listed landmark building that has watched over the city’s Chamberlain and Victoria Squares since 1885, welcoming millions of visitors over the years.

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Square clock tower and stone columns of Museum entrance

Plan your visit

Busy museum café viewed from above.

Tearoom

Museum shop featuring a variety of shop artefacts including clothes, prints and more.

Shop

The Industrial Gallery, a large ornate gallery with ironwork arches and large glazed roof windows showing a display based on Made In Birmingham.

What to see

Open spaces include the Birmingham History Galleries, Round Room, Industrial Gallery, Tearoom, and Museum Shop, plus a new family gallery, Wild City, and Pixel Studio.

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Opening times

Open Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm.

  • General admission is FREE (donations are welcome, thank you for your support). No booking required.
  • Some events and exhibitions may charge, this information is included in the What's On details.
  • Tearoom open 10am - 4pm.
A view of the Round Room with large painting on the wall and a statue of Lucifer by Sir Jacob Epstein.

Latest news and stories

  1. Side view of a statue with elephant carrying people.

    New gallery exploring the roots and routes of the city’s collections opening at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

    9 May 2025
  2. Yellow image with silhouette of three people, and an image of a book cover called Shrapnel Boys and text Life on the Home Front, Museum Trail, join us this May half term

    Explore life on the home front for children in World War II during May half term

    8 May 2025

  3. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery’s history galleries reopen to the public

    1 May 2025


Address: Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square Birmingham, B3 3DH.