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Museum Collection Centre

The Museum Collection Centre holds 80 per cent of Birmingham Museums’ stored collections under one roof.

About

The Museum Collection Centre is the main store for Birmingham Museums, holding around a million items. With only a small percentage of collections on display at Birmingham Museums, or on loan to other organisations, it is the only place to see collection items not normally on display.

It is open for the public to explore on Friday afternoons only. Pre-booking is essential.

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Ticket prices and information

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How to get here

Museum Collection Centre opening times

Open 12:30pm – 2:30pm on alternate Wednesdays and Fridays:

  • October: Wednesday 1, Friday 10, Wednesday 15, Friday 24, Wednesday 29.
  • Pre-booking is essential, there are no spaces available on the day.

Our Open Days take place twice a year. See what's on for dates. 

Closed: 24 - 26, 31 December and 1 - 2 January.

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