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Find out about exhibitions and events at Birmingham Museums. Looking for family activities? Choose Families as your Audience when you search.
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Planetarium

The new 4k planetarium system has brighter, sharper images and crystal clear surround-sound. It the only one of its kind in the West Midlands.
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Planetarium
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MiniBrum

A major new interactive gallery for under 8s is now open at Thinktank. MiniBrum is Thinktank’s very own mini city, where children are in charge.
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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 ...
Museum & Art Gallery
26 Jun 2019 - 29 Sep 2019
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Book tickets £13.57
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James Watt 2019 Celebrations

To mark the bicentenary of James Watt's death, this summer we will be holding a variety of events to celebrate his life and work.
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Moon Landing Party

Special Event
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 1st Apollo moon landing on the 20th July 1969, Thinktank is holding a very special party.
Thinktank
20 Jul 2019 - 20 Jul 2019
6.00pm - 9.00pm
Book tickets £9.00
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A Mind of Metal: J.R.R. Tolkien and i...

Tour and Talk
A talk about the influence of the industry of Birmingham on the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien who moved from the green and pleasant land of Sarehole t...
Sarehole Mill
29 Jun 2019 - 29 Jun 2019
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Book tickets £10.00
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Jewellery Quarter Festival

Special Event
Join us in celebrating the Jewellery Quarter Festival with free costumed guided tours of the Smith & Pepper jewellery factory throughout the weekend.
Museum of the Jewellery Qtr
29 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2019
10.30am - 5.00pm
Book tickets Free
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Find out about Birmingham Museums Trust and our vision to reflect Birmingham to the world, and the world to Birmingham. We are a registered charity and our core purpose is to showcase our outstanding collections and venues to inspire learning, creativity and enjoyment for the people of Birmingham and visitors to the region.
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