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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

We're delighted that Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery has reopened its doors for the next phase of reopening. Nearly a dozen spaces, including the iconic Round Room, Industrial Gallery, Tearoom and Shop are now open from Wednesday to Sunday, 10am - 5pm.

Exhibitions and events

  1. Exhibition

    Victorian Radicals , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Open Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm, until 5 January 2025
    From the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts and Crafts Movement.
    DetailsBook
  2. A black and white photo depicting two mating lions against a backdrop of storm clouds lit by the setting sun.
    Exhibition

    Wildlife Photographer of the Year , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Open from 24 Oct 2024 - 20 Apr 2025, Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm.
    Visit the world-renowned exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum.
    DetailsBook

  3. Tudor Christmas Tours at Blakesley Hall , at Blakesley Hall.

    Selected Thursdays in December
    Join us for a costumed festive guided tour exploring Tudor Christmas traditions
    DetailsBook now
  4. Close up of a decorated Christmas tree with wood panelled walls and paintings behind.

    Christmas Trail , at Aston Hall.

    Selected dates
    Take part in our Christmas trail around the Hall.
    DetailsDrop in
  5. Toy elf in front of a spitfire plane on display at Thinktank.

    Elf Trail , at Thinktank.

    During opening hours from 4th Dec - 22nd Dec
    A fun, Elf-inspired trail around Thinktank.
    DetailsDrop-in
  6. Wild Earth Movement logo

    Festive Craft with Wild Earth Movement , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th December
    Join Wild Earth Movement to immerse yourselves in nature crafts and upcycled creations.
    DetailsDrop-in
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Perfect Presents for Christmas

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

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.

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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

A conservator holding brush and vacuum cleaner attachment, gently dusting a piece of furniture.

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Our collection

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Venue hire

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Latest news and stories

  1. Two laughing school girls wearing lab coats performing an experiment with test tubes.

    Thinktank reaches finals of School Travel Awards

    5 December 2024
  2. Inside the Museums Collection Centre

    Birmingham Museums Receive £49,728 from Art Fund

    31 October 2024
  3. The Industrial Gallery ceiling with large neon sign that says 'Made in Birmingham'.

    Reopening of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

    24 October 2024
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