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, 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. Open Monday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm.

The Pre-Raphaelites and Staffordshire Hoard

Works of art from Birmingham’s Pre-Raphaelite collection and the Staffordshire Hoard are back on public display at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

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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.

    Open daily, 10am–5pm. 25 July - 18 January 2026.
    Celebrating the global lifetime achievements of Birmingham rock legend Ozzy Osbourne.
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  2. Exhibition space with life size 3D woolly mammoth.
    Exhibition

    GIANTS , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Open daily, 10am–5pm. 2 August - 2 November 2025.
    A family-friendly exhibition, featuring life-sized 3D models, skeletons, hands-on activities and digital projections.
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  3. A child dressed as an elf whispering into Santa's ear.

    Breakfast with Santa , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

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    Start your day with a breakfast with Santa in the Tearoom at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
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  4. Zoe Lyons.

    Comedy at the Museum ft. Zoe Lyons & More , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Comedy from your favourite acts at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.
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  5. A staff member in a high vis vest with another staff member behind, an empty gallery is behind them.

    Hidden Spaces Tours , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Thursdays and Saturdays in October
    A selection of unique behind the scenes tours.
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  6. A an abstract graphic design in browns and creams, with a face in the centre wearing headphones, surrounded by faces, instruments and people.

    Vibes: A History of Urban Music , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

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    Join our Listening Sessions to help transcribe our City Sound Archive
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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.

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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

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.

A view of the Round Room with large painting on the wall and a statue of Lucifer by Sir Jacob Epstein.
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Latest news and stories

  1. A contemplative woman with flowing red hair holds a white rose amid lush greenery.

    Pre-Raphaelite artworks and Staffordshire Hoard back on public display at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

    24 October 2025

  2. Birmingham Museums Trust appoints Stephen Hughes as new chair of board of trustees

    22 October 2025
  3. Visitors in an art gallery with large sculpture in the centre.

    Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery receives special commendation in European Museum Academy Awards

    17 October 2025
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Address: Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square Birmingham, B3 3DH.