Museum in Chamberlain square with Chamberlain memorial.

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

We're delighted that Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery has reopened its doors. Open spaces include The Pre-Raphaelites Galleries, Staffordshire Hoard Gallery, Birmingham History Galleries, Round Room, Industrial Gallery, Bridge Gallery, Wild City (a new family gallery), Tearoom, and Museum Shop, as well as a series of exhibitions.

Adults and children looking at paper resource while doing a craft activity.

What's on during the summer holidays

We have got so much for you to enjoy, including arts club, demonstrations, tours and more! 

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Our exhibitions and special events

  1. Ozzy Osbourne.
    Exhibition

    Ozzy Osbourne (1948-2025): Working Class Hero , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    On display until 27 September 2026, Tue – Sun, 10am – 5pm. (Open daily in holidays).
    Celebrating the global lifetime achievements of Birmingham rock legend Ozzy Osbourne.
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    No booking required
  2. Exhibition

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

    Opens 29 July 2026 - 21 Feb 2027. Tue – Sun, 10am – 5pm. (Open daily in holidays).
    First major solo exhibition of art by comedian Joe Lycett.
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  3. Tribute wall which reads "Ozzy Osbourne 3.12.1948 - 22.7.2025 Forever the pride of Brum. Along side a photo of a crowd of people leaving tributes on near the Black Sabbath bench.

    Legacy: A Tribute to the Prince of Darkness , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

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  4. Person practicing yoga in child's pose on mat inside art gallery with framed paintings.

    Pilates at the Museum with Graft Pilates , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Selected Sundays
    A Pilates session in the Pre-Raphaelite Galleries.
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  5. Man seated on wooden floor playing singing bowls with mallets, surrounded by Pre-Raphaelite paintings.

    Soundbaths with the Manoj Collective , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Selected Saturdays
    A monthly reset ritual to relax, calm and feel soothed in the sanctuary of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.
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  6. Bradley Taylor performing on stage with microphone and dramatic lighting, his hands are to the up to the side of his head.

    Piece of Work - Poetry at BMAG , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Piece of Work: Birmingham's premiere poetry night.
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Museum in Chamberlain square with Chamberlain memorial.

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.

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Square clock tower and stone columns of Museum entrance

Plan your visit

Busy museum café viewed from above.

Tearoom

Museum shop featuring a variety of shop artefacts including clothes, prints and more.

Shop

The Industrial Gallery, a large ornate gallery with ironwork arches and large glazed roof windows showing a display based on Made In Birmingham.

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.

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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery opening times

Term-time: 
Open Tuesday - Sunday, 10am-5pm.

Birmingham school holidays: 
Open every day, 10am-5pm.
During the following dates: 18 July - 30 August and 24 October - 1 November.

  • General admission is FREE. Donations are welcome, thank you for your support. No booking required.
  • Some events and exhibitions may charge (see What's On for details).
  • Tearoom open 10am - 5pm.
  • Last entry 4:45pm.
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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. 

Latest news and stories

  1. New community display celebrating inclusive heritage and arts opens at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

    1 July 2026
  2. Watercolour painting depicting part of a cottage with driveway, a tree casts a shadow.

    Display of paintings of Yardley’s rural past opens at Blakesley Hall

    30 June 2026
  3. Ozzy Osbourne seated on the throne.

    Ozzy Osbourne’s iconic throne to go on display at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

    22 June 2026
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Address: Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square Birmingham, B3 3DH.