Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
From Renaissance masterpieces and cutting edge contemporary art to Egyptian mummies and the iconic HP factory sign, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery showcases a world class collection and offers fascinating glimpses into Birmingham's rich and vibrant past. Highlights include the finest collection of Pre-Raphaelite art in the world and the largest find of Anglo-Saxon gold ever discovered - the Staffordshire Hoard. Don't miss the Birmingham History Galleries - packed with artefacts, local treasures and interactive displays that reveal captivating stories of Birmingham from the last 500 years.
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4.5
3,985 reviews
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2,386
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1,269
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259
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Antonia
London, UK6 contributions
Grat place
May 2021
Nice place with a lot of history, also museum was almost empty because there is almost on tourists, thumbs up for that
Written 4 May 2021
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Lyn1099
13 contributions
Leisure
Apr 2021
Art Gallery is just fabulous, very COVID safe. Lovely shop. Totally recommend a visit. Beautiful Tea room.,With a pianist to send you on a journey to Heaven.
Written 9 April 2021
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Rita Jones
London, UK4 contributions
Amazing place
Mar 2020
I love going to the museum whenever I have a free time or nothing else to do at home. I tried to pop in there time to time and it help me think positive after seeing all this amazing arts also it’s free so I recommend everybody should go once in a while.
Written 29 January 2021
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Jonathan Green
3 contributions
Very i formative
Jan 2021 • Solo
I visited the museum and found it very informative. If I remember it correctly, they are planning to close it for about a year. They planning to refurbish the whole place.
Written 26 January 2021
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Luke Moseley
Walsall, UK67 contributions
Ok
Nov 2020 • Friends
Good place to go to if you like anything to do with history... massive inside and so much things to learn
Written 1 November 2020
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NikkiJ80
Birmingham, UK14 contributions
Do not miss this place out!
Feb 2020 • Family
Incredible building with stunning art work and sculptures inside.
Fab day out for singles, couples and the family.
Free entry too which is great.
Fab day out for singles, couples and the family.
Free entry too which is great.
Written 26 October 2020
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WooHogg
swadlincote235 contributions
Covid safe and lovely to visit
Oct 2020 • Friends
We visited and were overjoyed to be able to enjoy some culture again. The venue is well prepared with Covid measures in place that make it very safe. It’s well organised and very well thought out for Covid. Do be aware that the museum and gallery are not fully open, some rooms are not suitable to be Covid secured and are closed off to visitors.
The museum has a one way system and starts in the faith gallery entering via Gas Street. The art gallery’s go in reverse order but the lady who sold us our guide book showed us where to start (pg38) and work backwards.
There is a lot not open but they are making every effort during such tough times. Thanks to all the staff.
The museum has a one way system and starts in the faith gallery entering via Gas Street. The art gallery’s go in reverse order but the lady who sold us our guide book showed us where to start (pg38) and work backwards.
There is a lot not open but they are making every effort during such tough times. Thanks to all the staff.
Written 16 October 2020
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LRD2112
Stafford, UK28 contributions
Absorbing
Oct 2020
Every aspect of this gallery grabs the attention. Even the restaurant is lined with cultural and contextual art references. The art is well positioned clearly defined and permanent exhibitions very well staged. Superb staff
Written 12 October 2020
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK607,447 contributions
Beautiful architecture
Sep 2020 • Friends
Although I never visited the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery I must say I was totally impressed with this building that houses the museum.
A beautiful Victorian building constructed in 1885 ,its distinctive clock tower is a Birmingham landmark know as " Big Brum " ,it a great piece of architecture, adds to the joy of walking through Victoria Square and most definitely well worth a visit if you're in the area, I will make a point of visiting this museum on my next trip to this cosmopolitan city .
A beautiful Victorian building constructed in 1885 ,its distinctive clock tower is a Birmingham landmark know as " Big Brum " ,it a great piece of architecture, adds to the joy of walking through Victoria Square and most definitely well worth a visit if you're in the area, I will make a point of visiting this museum on my next trip to this cosmopolitan city .
Written 11 September 2020
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Mugglemushroom
Birmingham, UK32 contributions
Edward Burne Jones
Nov 2019 • Solo
To see his work in his home town is stunning. So many amazing works of art and history here. The museum has great Egyptian objects that are so interesting. You can idle away hours here and leave with a new perspective of the world.
Written 22 July 2020
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Claire0402
Stafford, UK199 contributions
Hi, can I ask is the museum open at the moment as the website says it is closed but I can see reviews on here for May 21? Thanks Claire
GatorLiz355
Tarpon Springs, FL56 contributions
We will be driving. Is there car parking nearby?? Thx.
Roger D
Rochester, UK170 contributions
Some multi-storeys around but not very close. It's a short walk from New Street station.
Hi, just wondered approx. how much time you spent inside the Black Sabbath attraction at the museum. Any help is much appreciated, Thanks!
Corvellerhill
Vannes, France25 contributions
We skipped the Black Sabbath exhibit in favor of the free exhibit of the Staffordshire Hoard displaying artifacts from the 8th an 9th Century. We spent at least an hour there and found it well worth the visit.
Is the Edmund Street lift available?
Tracey G
Halesowen, UK1,937 contributions
Yes it is
Hannah Grummett
Swadlincote, UK
Is photography allowed? Can I take photos with my phone, or is all photography banned?
Nicholas H
London, UK20,576 contributions
I think it’s ok to take photos, or at least I got away with taking about 35 without being told off! But there’ll be the usual rule about not using flash, although the lighting is pretty good so you shouldn’t need to.
marshall19_10
Cannock, UK729 contributions
Where's close and cheapest to park when visiting?
BILLYVILLAN
Birmingham, UK129 contributions
There are a number of car parks quite close, the nearest is the multi storey on Cambridge Street, less than 5 minutes walk away. It is quite expensive during the day. We use the train as it's cheaper.
joanne B
Tamworth, UK
Is it disabled friendly
shelagh821
Taunton, UK4 contributions
I'm not very disabled but I have difficulty walking and I found the museum very disabled friendly. The lifts are good and there's masses of space for wheelchairs
Julie Killeen
Birmingham, UK
HI Amie, I'm sorry that you were disappointed with your visit to Birmingham museums and art gallery, they don't have a gas works area. its a gas hall exhibition area, which used to be the old gas corporation offices.The Gas Hall is used as a temporary exhibtion space. The water Hall is the same. That is used as corporate hire for events.However they have an industrial gallery which has orginal victorian gas lighting. The industial gallery shows artifacts from all over the world & Birmingham. I hope this information helps you.
Susie T
The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, UK103 contributions
what is the actual question
a lot of answers?
piggytailchick
Leicester, UK317 contributions
Does this museum have stuffed animals on display (a natural history type exhibit) would a 5 year old be inspired at this museum for a couple of hours) ?
Sue A
337 contributions
No display of natural history sort of display. May not be appealing to the younger mind but I notice there is a colourful corner leading to the cafeteria.
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- Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery is open:
- Fri - Fri 10:30 - 17:00
- Sat - Thu 10:00 - 17:00
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