About Hidden Spaces Tours

Step beyond the gallery walls and into the hidden heart of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. Our 'Hidden Spaces Tours' offer a rare opportunity to explore areas of the building that are usually closed to the public — including storerooms, tucked-away corridors, and architectural gems often overlooked.

Join our expert guides as you:

Wander through off-limits spaces
Soak in the incredible Victorian architecture from a new perspective
Hear about recent and upcoming renovation projects
Encounter a few collection superstars along the way
Enjoy quirky tales from Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery's colourful past, from mysterious goings-on to hidden passageways

The building itself is one of our most fascinating artefacts, come and experience it in a whole new light.

Spaces are limited. Book now and uncover the hidden history of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

All tours start at 11am and last approximately 1 hour.

Tours changing weekly, please see full schedule below.

Picture Store Tours

Thursday 16th October
Saturday 18th October

Too Big To Leave

Thursday 9th October
Saturday 11th October
Thursday 23rd October
Saturday 25th October

Spooky Spaces

Please note that this tour involves accessing lower levels via a narrow staircase and two additional flights of stairs. Unfortunately, this means it is not suitable for visitors who cannot use stairs, including wheelchair or mobility scooter users. We recommend this tour only for visitors with a confident level of mobility.