A family of one child and two adults are looking at museum toys on display in a cabinet. The child is pointing to an object in the cabinet that it out of view.

Museum Collection Centre: Open Day

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About Museum Collection Centre: Open Day

Join us for a fun-filled day at the Museum Collection Centre!

Explore and wander at your leisure, seeing a contrasting mix of objects, many of objects, many of which offer a real insight into life in Birmingham and the West Midlands over the centuries. Amongst the hundreds of thousands of objects, you will see steam engines, sculptures, giant spider crabs, even the kitchen sink.  If you are interested in something, you’ll find it at the Museum Collection Centre.

The behind-the-scenes atmosphere at the Museum Collection Centre makes it an intriguing place to explore and learn more about museum stores and the stories of objects.

We have refreshments available for purchase, and you are welcome to bring your own food to eat in our outdoor seating area, too.

Come and take part in a full day of family-friendly activities all while exploring our artefact-packed warehouse. Have a chance to take part in:

  • Meet the experts
  • See hidden objects unboxed
  • Family trails
  • Guided talks

There will be a FREE vintage bus service will run all day bringing guests to-and-from Birmingham city centre and the Museum Collection Centre. 

Good to know

  • This event will take place at the Museum Collection Centre, 25 Dollman Street, Nechells, B7 4RP.
  • Blue badge parking on site only. All other parking is extremely limited to free on-street parking in the surrounding area.
  • There are public transport routes available, Duddeston train station and the number 14 bus stop, are just 5 minutes’ walk away. See how to get here for more details.
  • Timed entry to the event from 10am & 1:00 pm. Please enter during the time indicated, however once you are in, you can stay until 4pm.
  • Your ticket allows you to explore the collection centre at your own leisure.  
  • There are limited numbers of free lockers on site for visitors to use. Please do not bring any big bags or suitcases, as these are not permitted within the warehouse, and we cannot properly store them for you.
  • Warm clothes are recommended, and sensible footwear is essential.

Pre-booking recommended for the event. This event is cashless.

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Bus Timetable

Museum Collection Centre (Dollman Street) - Birmingham City Centre (Snow Hill)

Free bus service provided by Aston Manor Road Transport Museum, Aldridge.

(Last bus departing Museum Collection Centre Dollman Street will not return to the Museum Collection Centre.)

Museum Collection Centre, Dollman Street (depart)

10.00

11.00

12.00

13.00

14.00

15.00

15.40

16.10

Snow Hill Queensway (arrive)

10.19

11.19

12.19

13.19

14.19

15.19

15.59

16.29


Snow Hill Queensway (depart)

10.20

11.20

12.20

13.20

14.20

15.19

Museum Collection Centre, Dollman Street (arrive)

10.38

11.38

12.38

13.38

14.38

15.38

Image gallery

  • Racks in a large storage area containing stone sculptures
  • An adult and a child looking at a 3D painting stored in an open box.
  • A person looking at a bike on display.
  • A child holding a phone and taking a photo of a museum object or engine that is on display.
  • An adult and two children looking at museums objects on open display.
  • Storage area containing vintage motorised fire engines
  • A large warehouse of artefacts on racking that goes to the ceiling.
  • A family of one child and two adults are looking at museum toys on display in a cabinet. The child is pointing to an object in the cabinet that it out of view.
  • An adult holding a child so they can get a better look at display of miniature buildings that are in a perspex case.
  • People looking into a cupboards with collection items inside.
  • A person leaning in to take a closer look at two busts and terrarium that is on open display on warehouse shelves.
  • Large storage room containing vintage motorcycles and cars
  • A staff member unboxes an artwork as a group of people watch.
  • Two children and an adult with a magnifying glass looking at bugs on display.
  • A staff member hold a gold artwork and shows it to a group of people.
  • A person is giving a tour to a group of people in a warehouse with vintage vehicles to the side.
  • A child with a magnifying glass looking at bugs on display.
  • People waving while travelling on a vintage bus.

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