Our exhibitions and special events
ExhibitionOzzy Osbourne (1948-2025): Working Class Hero , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.
Open daily, 10am–5pm. 25 June - 18 January 2026.Celebrating the global lifetime achievements of Birmingham rock legend Ozzy Osbourne.
Breakfast with Santa , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.
–Start your day with a breakfast with Santa in the Tearoom at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
The Star of Bethlehem Guided View , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.
Thursdays and SaturdaysJoin us to see The Star of Bethlehem by Edward Burne-Jones.
Piece of Work - Poetry at BMAG , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.
Selected Thursday nightsPiece of Work: Birmingham's premiere poetry night
Hidden Spaces Tours , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.
Thursdays and SaturdaysA selection of unique behind the scenes tours.
Victorian Valentines with Leah Hickey , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.
Love letters and Victorian romance with Leah Hickey
About
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery is housed in a stunning Grade II* listed landmark building that has watched over the city’s Chamberlain and Victoria Squares since 1885, welcoming millions of visitors over the years.
What to see
Open spaces include the Birmingham History Galleries, Round Room, Industrial Gallery, Tearoom, and Museum Shop, plus a new family gallery, Wild City.
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery opening times
Open Monday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm.
- General admission is FREE. Donations are welcome, thank you for your support. No booking required.
- Some events and exhibitions may charge, this information is included in the What's On details.
- Tearoom open 10am - 4pm.
- Last entry 4:45pm.
Closed: 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January.
Visit us
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.
Shop online this Christmas
We have a wide range of unique products, gifts and locally made items shaped by Birmingham’s remarkable past. From Ozzy Osbourne merchandise to the Pre-Raphaelites - see our website for the full range.
Address: Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square Birmingham, B3 3DH.
