Our exhibitions and special events

  1. Exhibition

    Neverland , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    23 Oct - 3 Jan. Open Tue - Sun. (Open daily in holidays, 24 and 26 Dec). Closed 25 Dec and 1 Jan.
    A festive experience inspired by the beloved children’s classic, Peter Pan.
  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. Antonio Roberts wearing a hat looking down at his computer, a colourful screen projected over the top.

    Algorave - Experimental music night at the museum , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    An evening of Experimental Music, audio-visual performances from local experimental music performers!
  4. A man in an electric wheelchair sits in an room surrounded by art supplies and wooden draws and storage.

    Stained Glass Creations with Christopher Samuel , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Learn how to make beautiful faux stained glass using paper and acetate!
  5. Two people standing in front of TV screen in a gallery.

    Forgotten India at 80: Museum Takeover , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

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    A three day museum takeover exploring South Asian stories through stories and music.
  6. 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.

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery opening times

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

Birmingham school holidays: 
Open every day, 10am-5pm, on following dates: 24 October - 1 November.

Also open on bank holiday Mondays.
Closed: 24-26 December and 1 January, with the exception of Neverland experience which is open on 24 and 26 December.

Entry:

  • 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. 




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