Workshop with machinery, a workbench in front of a window and wooden shelves with a ladder

Museum of Jewellery Quarter

A perfectly preserved workshop in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter.

Special events

  1. A member of staff with two smiling children. Jewellery making tools are on the table in front of them.

    Kids Jewellery Workshop , at Museum of the Jewellery Quarter.

    Thursdays from 23 Jul – 27 Aug
    Learn and use real jewellers’ techniques to design and create either a bracelet or pendant.
    DetailsBook now
  2. Workshop with machinery, a workbench in front of a window and wooden shelves with a ladder

    Birmingham Heritage Week: Explore Smith & Pepper , at Museum of the Jewellery Quarter.

    Explore the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter as part of Birmingham Heritage Week
    DetailsBook now
  3. An upside photo of a back of a person with their head tilted back.

    Piece of Work Open Mic , at Museum of the Jewellery Quarter.

    10 September
    Want your work to be heard at Piece of Work? Join us for the Piece of Work Open Mic.
    DetailsBook now
Desk with notebooks and a dial telephone in front of a window etched with a sign for 'Smith and Pepper'

About

When the proprietors of the Smith & Pepper jewellery manufacturing firm retired in 1981 they simply ceased trading and locked the door, unaware they would be leaving a time capsule for future generations.

Today the factory is a remarkable museum, which tells the story of the Jewellery Quarter and Birmingham’s renowned jewellery and metalworking heritage.

More info

Museum of the Jewellery Quarter opening times

Open Thursday to Sunday, 10:30am - 4pm.

Entry is by guided tour only at 10:45am, 11:15am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1pm, 1:45pm, 2:15pm, 2:45pm, 3:15pm. Tours last approximately 45 minutes.

Admission charges apply. Pre-booking advised.

Closed: bank holiday Mondays.

Staff showing items to a small group of children.
Visit us
A group of people on a tour in an historic jewellery workshop.

Plan your visit

A group of children looking a staff member who is sitting at a workbench and holding an item of jewellery.

Ticket prices

Long wooden tables and chairs line a bright, modern cafe bar area with red walls and hanging lights.

Craft & Culture café bar

Doorway entrance to the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter

How to get here

Latest news and stories

  1. Festive indoor dining with Christmas tree, decorated high ceilings, and neon "Made in Birmingham" sign.

    Celebrate the festive season with a night at the museum

    20 August 2026
  2. Joe Lycett standing next to a large pink woolly mammoth artwork.

    Joe Lycett’s first major solo art exhibition opens at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

    28 July 2026
  3. An exhibition showcasing a large selection of community artworks.

    New community display celebrating inclusive heritage and arts opens at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

    1 July 2026
See all news and stories