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Check out our last-minute Valentines gift guide available in our shop at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery or online.
Event: Victorian Valentines with Leah Hickey
Join artist, writer, and current Whitworth Wallis Fellow Leah Hickey on Saturday 14 February, in hand-crafting your very own vintage-inspired Valentine for a friend or loved one.
Set within our world-leading Pre-Raphaelite displays, let the beauty and intimate story-telling invite you to slow down, reflect and create in this historic, art-rich setting.
During this event you will draw inspiration from Birmingham Museums' precious collection of Victorian-era Valentines and hand-craft a keepsake using Romantic prose and poetry from decorative die-cut 'scraps' and collage them to explore the enduring power of handwritten words.
Whether you come with someone special or on your own, prepare for an afternoon of poetry, self-expression, romance, and heartfelt creations that are perfect for this Valentines season.
All materials are provided and free tea and coffee are available with your ticket.
Romantic Radical
Get the lover of art and culture in your life the perfect gift this Valentines Day with Victorian Radicals: From the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts & Crafts Movement written by Martin Ellis, Timothy Barringer and Victoria Osborne.
This beautiful volume holds over 200 works from the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery's unparalleled Collection of Pre-Raphaelites and includes perceptive essays and the latest scholarship that illuminates the works, revealing their historical depths.
Ozzy Fan
Treat the Ozzy Fan you know this Valentines Day with some of our exclusive Ozzy Osbourne merchandise at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. The Ozzy x BMAG exclusive collection combines a tribute to the music legend Ozzy Osbourne, whilst honouring his enduring connection to Birmingham.
This collection blends stylish clothes, collectable art and meaningful storytelling, so whether you are an Ozzy fanatic or a proud Brummie, these items will strike the perfect chord this Valentines Day.
Spice up your life
Choose from a range of spices in our Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery shop from the Spice Kitchen! The Spice Kitchen was the Gift of the Year Winner in 2018 and 2022 and have achieved Great Taste awards in 2023 for their spice blends.
The Spice Kitchen is a family run business offers a range of vibrant, ethically sourced spices that include sets of signature spice blends like the World BBQ Collection to drink blends and even their own Spice Kitchen Cookbook.
Inspired by the Modern Muse exhibition at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, this collection is a must have for any foodie who wants to explore the world of spice!
Best Bab
Grab your Best Bab our 'YES BAB' t-shirts, notebooks and range of other products created by Punks & Chancers from our Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery shop. Punks & Chancers is a local, sustainable business that makes organic, ethical, unique designs straight out of Brum.
As one of our iconic Brummie sayings any of these gifts will be fab for your Bab this Valentines Day!
All shop purchases help to support Birmingham Museums Trust to continue to care for Birmingham’s unique collection and the delivery of our award winning education programme.