Museum in Chamberlain square with Chamberlain memorial.

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

We're delighted that Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery has reopened its doors. Open spaces include The Pre-Raphaelites Galleries, Staffordshire Hoard Gallery, Birmingham History Galleries, Round Room, Industrial Gallery, Bridge Gallery, Wild City (a new family gallery), Tearoom, and Museum Shop, as well as a series of exhibitions.

Our exhibitions and special events

  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.
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  3. 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
  4. A person performing with equipment on a desk and coloured lights behind.

    Who are we? BMAP Exhibition Launch & Activation with Gary Stewart , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    DetailsDrop-in

  5. I photograph comedians! Late Event , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Late access to our I Photograph Comedians Exhibition.
    DetailsBook now
  6. A lady with long red hair wearing a pink and orang sparkly dress, holding a mug, sitting against a grey background

    Comedy at the Museum ft. Angela Barnes & More , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Comedy from your favourite acts at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.
    DetailsBook now
Museum in Chamberlain square with Chamberlain memorial.

About

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery is housed in a stunning Grade II* listed landmark building that has watched over the city’s Chamberlain and Victoria Squares since 1885, welcoming millions of visitors over the years.

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Square clock tower and stone columns of Museum entrance

Plan your visit

Busy museum café viewed from above.

Tearoom

Museum shop featuring a variety of shop artefacts including clothes, prints and more.

Shop

The Industrial Gallery, a large ornate gallery with ironwork arches and large glazed roof windows showing a display based on Made In Birmingham.

What to see

Open spaces include the Birmingham History Galleries, Round Room, Industrial Gallery, Tearoom, and Museum Shop, plus a new family gallery, Wild City.

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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery opening times

Open Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm. 
During Birmingham school holidays, we are open 7 days a week - see visit for dates.

  • General admission is FREE. Donations are welcome, thank you for your support. No booking required.
  • Some events and exhibitions may charge, this information is included in the What's On details.
  • Tearoom open 10am - 5pm. Last orders: hot food 4pm, hot drinks 4.30pm, take-away drinks 4.45pm.
  • Last entry 4:45pm.
A view of the Round Room with large painting on the wall and a statue of Lucifer by Sir Jacob Epstein.
Visit us

Your Museums, Your Move

We have officially launched our major fundraising campaign to protect and deliver bold ambitions for the city’s cultural heritage.

The campaign, Your Museums, Your Move: It takes a city to save a story, aims to raise at least two million pounds over the next two years. Find out how you can support us.

Watch our new video by poet Bradley Taylor, who has created a powerful piece for this campaign celebrating Birmingham Museums. 

Latest news and stories

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  3. Museum in Chamberlain square with Chamberlain memorial.

    Birmingham Museums awarded nearly £185,000 to reopen gallery spaces to increase access to under-represented collections

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Address: Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square Birmingham, B3 3DH.