Exhibitions and special events

  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. 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.

    Come and celebrate the best of rock band Queen’s music in the Thinktank Planetarium
  3. 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.
  4. Lots of LEGO pieces

    Lego Weekend , at Thinktank.

    Celebrate all things LEGO at Thinktank!
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

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

Visit our museums

We have 9 extraordinary venues that provide a fascinating glimpse into Birmingham's rich and vibrant past and showcase world class museum collections.

Not all venues are currently open, please check before visiting.


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.