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  1. A staff member unboxes an artwork as a group of people watch.

    Artist-led open day at Birmingham Museum Collection Centre offers visitors chance to see city’s collection in a new light

    16 April 2026
  2. An artist is sitting at a table with a folder of William Blake artworks in front of him.

    Applications now open for the Whitworth Wallis Fellowship

    16 April 2026
  3. Museum in Chamberlain square with Chamberlain memorial.

    Birmingham Museums awarded nearly £185,000 to reopen gallery spaces to increase access to under-represented collections

    10 April 2026

  4. Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum launches AI-powered digital guide to enhance visitor experience

    9 April 2026
  5. Two people gaze at a large, illuminated, planet in a gallery.

    Last chance to see exhibition of human space exploration at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

    7 April 2026
  6. Display board for Brum YODO.

    Community display opens at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery as part of A Matter of Life and Death Festival

    2 April 2026

  7. Using VR and Technology to Make Museums More Relevant

    31 March 2026
  8. An adult and child looking into wood and glass interactive case.

    Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery visitor numbers increased by over 300% in 2025 according to latest ALVA figures

    20 March 2026
  9. Jellycat range.

    Jellycat space collection launched at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

    18 March 2026
  10. Silver sugar bowl with decorative pattern near the base.

    John Hardman & Co silver sugar bowl acquired for Birmingham collection

    17 March 2026
  11. The group of Citizens' Jury participants.

    Birmingham Museums Citizens’ Jury shortlisted for Museums + Heritage award

    12 March 2026
  12. Collage of three historic buildings, gallery exhibition and people.

    Half price entry to Birmingham Museums sites during National Lottery Open Week

    5 March 2026