A child dressed as an elf whispering into Santa's ear.

Enjoy a magical Christmas with us

We've a whole range of activities this festive period for both families and adults.

Special events and exhibitions

  1. Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon , at Thinktank.

    Launch event for a new, 360° fulldome experience featuring 10 tracks from The Dark Side of the Moon.
    DetailsBook now
  2. A decorated Christmas tree in a grand hall with wood panelled walls and paintings on the wall.

    Aston Alive: Christmases Past , at Aston Hall.

    See the Hall dressed for Christmas and join costumed characters from years gone by.
    DetailsBook now
  3. Santa sitting by a window and waving, surrounded by festive fairy lights

    Santa and a Slice at Sarehole Mill , at Sarehole Mill.

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    Visit Santa's Grotto and grab a slice of pizza at Sarehole Mill.
    DetailsBook now
  4. Two orange pomanders in a bowl with cinnamon sticks and holy.

    Christmas Craft Market , at Blakesley Hall.

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    Free entry to our festive market and purchase locally made crafts and gifts.
    DetailsDrop-in
  5. Santa in a red suit with white beard welcoming a child who is shown from the back.

    Santa at Blakesley Hall , at Blakesley Hall.

    9-10 Dec
    Meet Santa and see Blakesley dressed for Christmas.
    DetailsSold out
  6. Wide view of castle ruins running into distance in a field surrounded by trees

    Guided Tour of Weoley Castle , at Weoley Castle.

    First Saturday of the month
    Explore Weoley Castle with our experienced guides.
    DetailsBook now
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Perfect presents for Christmas

Looking for inspiration this Christmas? Check out our gift guide.

Christmas parties

Celebrate your Christmas party with us at Thinktank or Aston Hall.

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 for ongoing essential maintenance work. We plan to reopen the museum sometime in 2024 – the exact date is to be confirmed. Find out more.

A large modern building with garden in front. In the garden is trees, plants and science exhibits

Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

Photo ofshowing the front of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. The tall clock tower of the building is surrounded by blue sky.

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 is giving a tour of Sarehole Mill to a small group of people. They are standing in the cobbled courtyard.

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

Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran . He's holding a mic, and looks to the right of the camera. It's a close portrait. He's got blonde spiky hair and a red headband

Birmingham Stories

Discover more about Birmingham's past and present via the words, photographs and videos that tell the city's stories.

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Latest news and stories

  1. Design on paper for a stained-glass window with two panels and a small trefoil above. The left panel shows Christ as a child he is teaching a group of people, with Mary and Joseph in the background. The right panel shows the adult Christ blessing a group of young children. There are angels at the top and bottom of each panel and in the trefoil.

    Stained Glass Designs by John Hardman & Co.

    22 November 2023
  2. There is a vertical neon light in four parts. The words in the lights read We Must Not Be Extreme.

    We Must Not Be Extreme

    17 August 2023
  3. An abstract surrealist painting.

    Birmingham’s Sites of Surrealism

    26 July 2023
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Painting of two young girls sitting in the countryside, the older girl's eyes are closed, she has a concertina on her lap, the younger girl faces away looking at a double rainbow in the sky

Our collection

Two school children one of which is holding a skull

School visits

A group of people standing inside the Great Hall at Blakesley Hall, listening to a member of staff

Group visits

Venue hire

Choose one of our unique venues for your conference or function.
A bride and groom outside sharing a kiss, with a crowd scattering confetti over them. Aston Hall is in the background

Weddings

Looking for the perfect historic location in Birmingham to get married? Take a look at our two stunning venues.