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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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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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Summer Holiday Activities at Birmingh...

Find out what's on for families this summer holidays at Birmingham Museums.
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Whisky & Twilight Tours

Tour and Talk
Our popular twilight guided tours return with a Whisky twist! This time we’re in collaboration with our next door neighbours, The Whisky Club to br...
Museum of the Jewellery Qtr
19 Jul 2019 - 19 Jul 2019
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Book tickets £20.00
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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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Want 12 months of inspiring days out, exclusive benefits plus money off at our shops and cafes? Become a member of Birmingham Museums today!
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Birmingham Museums Trust

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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10 years of treasure – 10th Anniversary of Staffordshire Hoard discovery celebrated

It’s the treasure that unearthed the dramatic history of 7th Century England and the world of its warrior elite. Ten years ago on 5 July 2009, the Staffordshire Hoard was discovered in a farmer’s f...
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Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler launch blockbuster Black Sabbath exhibition at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Visual spectacle featuring over 1,000 items celebrating the iconic band and their fans The show forms part of a season of exhibitions, which celebrate Birmingham and the Black Country as the birth...
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