Neverland - a indoor Peter Pan experience. Showing a replica skull with glowing green eyes.

October half term at Birmingham Museums

From Neverland adventures to haunted encounters, see what magic and mystery awaits you this half term!

Exhibitions and special events

  1. Exhibition

    Neverland , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    23 Oct 2026 - 3 Jan 2027. Open Tue - Sun and daily in holidays. (Closed on Christmas day.)
    A festive experience inspired by the beloved children’s classic, Peter Pan.
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  2. Every thing must go an exhibition by Joe Lycett Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery 29 July - 21 February 2027.
    Exhibition

    EVERY THING MUST GO by Joe Lycett , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    29 July 2026 - 21 Feb 2027. Tue – Sun, 10am – 5pm. (Open daily in holidays). Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan.
    First major solo exhibition of art by comedian Joe Lycett.
    Details
  3. E.T movie poster with bicycle flying in front of the moon.

    Spooky Cinema: E.T. The Extra Terrestrial , at Thinktank.

    Cinema under the stars, a cinema-style screening.
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  4. Man wearing elephant-patterned shirt plays large gong with two mallets against blue wall.

    Planetarium Soundbath: New Moon , at Thinktank.

    A unique Soundbath experience in our Thinktank Planetarium.
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  5. A craft item made if ribbons and photos in pink and purple.

    Brooch Collage Workshop with Rocio Aguilar , at Museum of the Jewellery Quarter.

    Join us for an inspiring afternoon of making, creativity, and conversation with acclaimed artist Rocío Aguilar.
    DetailsBook now
  6. Headshot of Bradley Taylor holding a microphone behind him.

    Piece of Work Open Mic , at Craft & Culture.

    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.

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 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

Your Museums, Your Move

We have officially launched our major fundraising campaign to protect and deliver bold ambitions for the city’s cultural heritage.

The campaign, Your Museums, Your Move: It takes a city to save a story, aims to raise at least two million pounds over the next two years. Find out how you can support us.

Watch our new video by poet Bradley Taylor, who has created a powerful piece for this campaign celebrating Birmingham Museums. 

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

Discover more about the collection.
A group of people smiling while sitting at a round table raising their glasses.

Venue hire

Choose one of our unique venues for your conference, function or wedding.
A selection of shop products including: t-shirt, artwork, mug, bag, book, mask, jewellery and mirror.

Shop online

Explore our treasure trove of shop items influenced by our collections.

Latest news and stories

  1. New exhibition to open at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery reflects nearly 100 years of Birmingham through the eyes of father and son artists

    28 October 2026

  2. Pioneering sound designer and writer/photographer whose work documented Handsworth’s social history visit Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

    22 October 2026
  3. Two students look at a painting in a gold frame that is on display in an art gallery.

    Work by young neurodivergent artists to go on display in community corner at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

    15 October 2026
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