A painting of a female figure with dark hair playing a lute and text reading 'Victorian Radicals: From Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts and Crafts Movement'.

Victorian Radicals

From the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts and Crafts Movement. Open Wednesday to Sunday.

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats

A euphoric, interactive VR adventure that transports you back to the West Midlands in 1989, during the early days of the Acid House movement.

Open 19 July - 1 September.

Pre-booking essential.

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Special events and exhibitions

  1. A staff member holding a cricket bat while outside in the Science Garden.

    Game On! The Science of Sport , at Thinktank.

    Monday to Saturday from 22 July - 31 August
    Discover the science behind some of your favourite sports and learn all about how athletes use Newton's three laws of motion.
    DetailsDrop-in
  2. LEGO car

    LEGO WeDo Wednesdays , at Thinktank.

    Wednesdays during the summer holidays (24th July - 28th August)
    Join our family LEGO coding workshop to create your own LEGO invention!
    DetailsBook now
  3. A teddy wearing a harness and paper parachute sitting on the grass.

    Teddy Bear Zip Wire , at Blakesley Hall.

    1 and 29 Aug
    Have your teddy bear zip wire from the top of Blakesley Hall into the gardens.
    DetailsBook now
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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.

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery is closed following maintenance work. The Gas Hall is open Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm, for the Victorian Radicals exhibition only. Read our FAQs.

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Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

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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

Latest news and stories

Museum in square with Chamberlain memorial.

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery reopening

We're delighted to announce that the next phase of reopening of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery will take place on Thursday 24 October 2024.

The Round Room Gallery, Industrial Gallery, Bridge Gallery and Tearooms are among the gallery spaces to reopen.

More info

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Our collection

Discover more about the collection.
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School visits

Our education programme offers a wide range taught sessions and resources.
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Venue hire

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