What's on

List of Exhibitions

  1. Ozzy Osbourne.
    Exhibition

    Ozzy Osbourne (1948-2025): Working Class Hero , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Open daily, 10am–5pm. 25 June - 18 January 2026.
    Celebrating the global lifetime achievements of Birmingham rock legend Ozzy Osbourne.
    Details
  2. Black and white photo of an astronaut on the moon with USA flag next to him.
    Exhibition

    The Space Vault Exhibition , at Thinktank.

    Open during venue opening times
    Visit one of the UK’s largest private collections of space artefacts from human space exploration.
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  3. Watch us Lead. Christopher Samuel.
    Exhibition

    Watch Us Lead , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Open daily, 10am–5pm.
    Artist Christopher Samuel's exhibition about the missing stories from history.
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List of Events

  1. A group of staff dressed in festive jumpers and hats are next to Santa in a cafe.

    Breakfast with Santa , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

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    Start your day with a breakfast with Santa in the Tearoom at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
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  2. A child wearing lab coat putting liquid into a canister.

    Kitchen Science , at Thinktank.

    Saturdays and Sundays
    Hands on Science experiments for curious minds
    DetailsDrop-in
  3. A tour guide is telling a story and the visitors are standing listening to him. They are inside the mill and above them are the wooden beams and boards that make up the ceiling.

    Sarehole Sundays Guided Tour , at Sarehole Mill.

    Sundays
    Guided tour of Sarehole Mill
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  4. Santa Claus reads a Christmas story to children beside a decorated tree with lights.

    Storytime with Santa , at Thinktank.

    Weekends and Christmas Holidays until 23 December (excluding 22 December)
    Step into Santa's Grotto at Thinktank.
    DetailsBook now
  5. The Industrial Gallery ceiling with large neon sign that says 'Made in Birmingham'.

    Festive Performances , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Every Sunday this December
    Live performances in our Industrial Gallery
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  6. An animated polar bear and peguine walking on the snow with a night sky in the background. The polar bear holds a lamp.

    Planetarium Christmas Holiday Weekdays , at Thinktank.

    Christmas holiday weekdays (22 December - 2 January)
    Join us for one of our planetarium shows.
    DetailsBook admission ticket
  7. A staff member in a high vis vest with another staff member behind, an empty gallery is behind them.

    Hidden Spaces Tours , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Thursdays and Saturdays
    A selection of unique behind the scenes tours.
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  8. Painting of a Nativity scene, three kings and an angel visit the infant Christ to bring gifts

    The Star of Bethlehem Guided View , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Thursdays and Saturdays
    Join us to see The Star of Bethlehem by Edward Burne-Jones.
    DetailsBook now
  9. A staff member doing a science experiment with fire and flames shooting out of a bottle

    Lights, Science, Action! The Science of Light Show , at Thinktank.

    29 - 31 December and 2 January
    Family fun exploring the science of light.
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  10. Close up of hands doing a craft activity and sticking a feather to a piece of paper.

    Art Club: Festive New Year Crafts , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Join us for some cozy crafts this festive season.
    DetailsBook now
  11. Two people sitting at a desk in front of a man with typewriter and sign that reads Free Poetry!

    Poetry On Demand with Bradley Taylor , at Thinktank.

    Pop in to see local poet Bradley Taylor creating Poetry on Demand!
    DetailsBook now
  12. A group of people standing inside the Great Hall at Blakesley Hall, listening to a member of staff

    Discovery Tour at Blakesley Hall , at Blakesley Hall.

    Selected Thursdays and Fridays
    A guided tour of this fascinating Tudor building.
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  13. Picture of heads of three men at the top and one below with hands crossed against his chest against a black background

    Queen Heaven , at Thinktank.

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    Come and celebrate the best of rock band Queen’s music in the Thinktank Planetarium
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  14. An adult and a child playing with a wooden toy train set.

    Morning Explorers , at Thinktank.

    Second Saturday of each month
    Autism friendly mornings. Explore the museum at a quieter time, before we open to the public.
    DetailsBook now
  15. Abstract cosmic artwork with flowers, a grey rock labelled ‘THE,’ red-orange circle with ‘FLOWERING,’ and blue-green circle with ‘DESERT.’

    Planetarium Lates: The Flowering Desert , at Thinktank.

    A live planetarium opera inspired by the experiences of Birmingham based astrophysicist.
    DetailsBook now
  16. A child and adult sitting in the Planetarium. The child is looking up at the ceiling.

    Toddler Thursday: Planetarium , at Thinktank.

    Selected Thursdays
    Join our family-friendly relaxed Planetarium experience.
    DetailsBook now
  17. 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.

    24 Jan, 19 Feb and 21 Mar
    Learn and use real jewellers’ techniques to design and create either a bracelet or pendant.
    DetailsBook now
  18. A person doing pilates on the floor holding a ring around their feet.

    Pilates at the Museum with Graft Pilates , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

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    A Pilates session in the Pre Raphaelite Galleries
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  19. Two sculptures of tall thin towers in the gardens surrounded by tress and bushes, a small building is in the background

    Origins of Middle-Earth: J.R.R. Tolkien and Sarehole Guided walk , at Sarehole Mill.

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    A guided walk introducing the scenery that inspired J.R.R Tolkien.
    DetailsBook now

  20. Piece of Work - Poetry at BMAG , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Selected Thursday nights
    Piece of Work: Birmingham's premiere poetry night
    DetailsBook now
  21. Bob Mills on staging, pointing and holding a microphone.

    Comedy at the Museum ft. Bob Mills & More , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Comedy from your favourite acts at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.
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  22. A view of Aston Hall from outside at night. The shape of the hall is a dark silhouette and the windows are lit up by the glowing candlelights from within the rooms.

    The Haunted Hall: A Candlelit Ghost Tour , at Aston Hall.

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    Let us guide you around our candlelit Grand Old Mansion and share with you the tales of our ghosts.
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  23. Women and Girls in STEM Day , at Thinktank.

    Saturday 7th February 2026
    Join us for a full day of activities and workshops celebrating International Women and Girls in Science Day.
    DetailsBook now
  24. A picture of a grey table with cards with pictures of flowers taken from the viewpoint of the card maker

    Victorian Valentines with Leah Hickey , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Love letters and Victorian romance with Leah Hickey
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