A staff member in a high vis vest with another staff member behind, an empty gallery is behind them.

Hidden Spaces Tours

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery Thursdays and Saturdays in September Book

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.

Tours changing weekly, please see full schedule below


Picture Store Tours
  • Thursday 4th September
  • Saturday 6th September
  • Thursday 18th September
  • Saturday 20th September
Too Big To Leave
  • Thursday 11th September
  • Saturday 13th September
  • Thursday 25th September
  • Saturday 27th September

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  • A staff member in a high vis vest with another staff member behind, an empty gallery is behind them.
  • A staff member showing a booklet.
  • A staff member wearing a high vis vest is smiling in an empty gallery behind.
  • A staff member wearing a high vis vest.
  • A staff member pointing up in the air to something out of the shot.
  • A staff member pointing to a large waiting on display and giving a tour to a group of people wearing high vis vests.
  • A staff member in a high vis jacket smiling in a gallery doorway.
  • A staff member facing two two people with their backs to the camera. An artwork is on display behind the staff member.
  • A staff member in a high vis vest pointing to something out of shot.
  • A staff member in high vis jacket standing with arms folded across his chest and looking up while holding paper.
  • An empty gallery with pale yellow walls, and empty display cases.
  • A ornate black doorway with glazed doors leading onto another gallery.

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