List of Exhibitions

  1. Ozzy Osbourne.
    Exhibition

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

    On display until 27 September 2026, Wed – Sun, 10am – 5pm. (Open daily in holidays).
    Celebrating the global lifetime achievements of Birmingham rock legend Ozzy Osbourne.
    Details
    No booking required
  2. Exhibition

    I photograph comedians! Photography by Andy Hollingworth , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    18 Feb – 31 May, Wed – Sun, 10am – 5pm. (Open daily in holidays).
    A major photographic exhibition of some of the UK’s comedy legends past and present by British photographer Andy Hollingworth.
  3. 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, ends Sunday 17 May 2026.
    Visit one of the UK’s largest private collections of space artefacts from human space exploration.
  4. 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.
    Details
    No booking required
  5. Exhibition

    Birmingham Media Archive Project: The First Decade 1982–1992 , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    18 Apr - 28 Jun 2026. Wed – Sun, 10am – 5pm. (Open daily in holidays).
    Details
    No booking required

List of Events

  1. 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.
  2. National Train Day Weekend , at Thinktank.

    All aboard for a fun-filled Train Day Weekend at Thinktank.
  3. A staff member unboxes an artwork as a group of people watch.

    Museum Collection Centre: Open Day , at Museum Collection Centre.

    A day with behind-the-scenes access to the Birmingham Museums’ storage warehouse.
  4. A staff member in a high vis vest with another staff member behind, an empty gallery is behind them.

    Hidden Spaces Roof and Basement Tours , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Thursdays and Saturdays
    A selection of unique behind the scenes tours.
  5. A child wearing lab coat putting liquid into a canister.

    Kitchen Science , at Thinktank.

    Selected Saturdays and Sundays from 26 April
    Hands-on Science experiments for curious minds.
  6. People observe and discuss portrait artwork displayed in a brightly coloured, spacious gallery.

    I Photograph Comedians! Artist Gallery Tour , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Enjoy a tour with exhibition photographer Andy Hollingworth.
  7. 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.
  8. Man seated on wooden floor playing singing bowls with mallets, surrounded by Pre-Raphaelite paintings.

    Soundbaths with the Manoj Collective , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Selected Saturdays
    A monthly reset ritual to relax, calm and feel soothed in the sanctuary of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.
  9. Clapper board which reads 'BMAG on Film the Locationist' alongside a photo of two people on a street holding a photo.

    The Locationist Presents: BMAG on Film , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Selected Friday and Sundays
    A bespoke tour of iconic buildings and nearby film and TV locations.
  10. Close up of two children sitting and drawing at an easel in a gallery.

    Marvellous Makers , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Sundays
    Weekly, hands-on creative workshops.
  11. 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.
  12. And adult and a child wearing lab coats putting liquid into a canister.

    Thinktank Home Education Day , at Thinktank.

    A day dedicated to home educated children and their families.
  13. A group of people standing inside the Great Hall at Blakesley Hall, listening to a member of staff

    Discovery Tour of Blakesley Hall , at Blakesley Hall.

    Selected Thursdays and Fridays
    A guided tour of this fascinating Tudor building.
  14. Hands holding a blue flowery clay artwork, with two other artworks on the table.

    Grief and clay workshop with artist, Jemma Mellor , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Decorate your own Clay Remembrance object.
  15. A small group of people admiring something out of view in an art gallery

    Astonishingly Aston Friday Tour , at Aston Hall.

    Selected Fridays
    A guided tour of Aston Hall with a changing schedule of exciting and interesting tours.
  16. A child and adult sitting in the Planetarium. The child is looking up at the ceiling.

    Toddler Thursday , at Thinktank.

    Selected Thursdays
    Join our family-friendly relaxed Planetarium experience.
  17. Bradley Taylor performing on stage with microphone and dramatic lighting, his hands are to the up to the side of his head.

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

    Piece of Work: Birmingham's premiere poetry night.
  18. Wide view of castle ruins running into distance in a field surrounded by trees

    Guided Tour of Weoley Castle , at Weoley Castle.

    Selected Fridays
    Explore Weoley Castle with our experienced guides.
  19. An adult and child side view looking at something out of the frame. The child holds a pencil and clipboard.

    Fairy Trail , at Aston Hall.

    23-24 and 29-31 May
    A fairy tale inspired trail of Aston Hall.
  20. A family looking at an ichthyosaur skull in a display case.

    Fossil Fun Weekend , at Thinktank.

    Join us for a day of fun fossil-focused activities.
  21. A table set up with fossils and leaves.

    Dino Lab! , at Thinktank.

    Daily in May half term (Sat 23 to Fri 29 May) and Summer holidays (Mon 20 July to Fri 28 Aug)
    Step into the Science Garden and travel back millions of years at our exciting Dino Lab experience!
  22. Film poster of Flinstones movie on a blue background.

    Cinema Under The Stars: The Flintstones , at Thinktank.

    Enjoy a classic film in our planetarium.
  23. Ammonite film poster featuring film title and two people sitting on rocks in front of the sea, on a grey blue background.

    Cinema Under The Stars: Ammonite , at Thinktank.

    Enjoy a classic film in our planetarium.
  24. Person practicing yoga in child's pose on mat inside art gallery with framed paintings.

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

    Selected Sundays
    A Pilates session in the Pre-Raphaelite Galleries.