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  1. 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
  2. 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

  3. Using VR and Technology to Make Museums More Relevant

    31 March 2026
  4. 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
  5. Jellycat range.

    Jellycat space collection launched at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

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

    John Hardman & Co silver sugar bowl acquired for Birmingham collection

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

    Birmingham Museums Citizens’ Jury shortlisted for Museums + Heritage award

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

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

    5 March 2026

  9. New cafe bar to open in Museum of the Jewellery Quarter

    3 March 2026
  10. A member of staff holding a object from the collection with visitors looking at it in the background.

    Five Birmingham Museums Trust Sites Awarded Full Accreditation

    26 February 2026
  11. Man in suit speaking into microphone near decorative green staircase with audience nearby.

    Niels de Vos steps down as chair of Birmingham Museums Trust after six years of leadership

    25 February 2026
  12. Museum in Chamberlain square with Chamberlain memorial.

    New Report Shows Civic Museums Deliver £8bn in Social Value Each Year

    19 February 2026