A painting of a female figure with dark hair playing a lute and text reading 'Victorian Radicals: From Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts and Crafts Movement'.

Victorian Radicals

From the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts and Crafts Movement. Open Wednesday to Sunday.

Museum in square with Chamberlain memorial.

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery reopening

We're delighted to announce that the next phase of reopening of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery will take place on Thursday 24 October 2024.

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Exhibitions and events coming soon...

  1. 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
  2. Exhibition

    Curtis Holder: Drawing Carlos Acosta , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Open from 24 Oct, Wed - Sun, 10am - 5pm.
    Drawings by award-winning artist Curtis Holder, featuring his portrait of Carlos Acosta, Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet.
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  3. Exhibition

    Modern Muse by Arpita Shah , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Open from 24 Oct, Wed - Sun, 10am - 5pm.
    A series of portraits of local South Asian women by internationally-recognised artist Arpita Shah.
    Details
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What to see

From the 24th October, several spaces are reopening, including The Round Room, Industrial Gallery, Tearooms, and Shop.

Plus, explore our brand-new areas: Wild City and Pixel Studio.

More info
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Plan your visit

Find out more details about visiting.
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Tearoom

Reopening from 24 October.

Opening times

Reopens from 24 October, Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm.

  • General admission is FREE (donations are welcome, thank you for your support).
  • Some events and exhibitions may charge, this information is included in the What's On details.

Closed on 25 and 26 December and 1 January.

Museum in square with Chamberlain memorial and town hall
A selection of shop products including: t-shirt, artwork, mug, bag, book, mask, jewellery and mirror.

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Schools

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