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October half term at Birmingham Museums!

We've conjured up a cauldron of frightful fun to keep your family entertained this school holiday!

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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery reopening

We're delighted to announce that the next phase of reopening of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery will take place on Thursday 24 October 2024.

The Round Room Gallery, Industrial Gallery, Bridge Gallery and Tearooms are among the gallery spaces to reopen.

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Exhibitions and special events

  1. Exhibition

    Victorian Radicals , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Open Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm, until at least Christmas 2024
    From the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts and Crafts Movement.
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  2. A black and white photo depicting two mating lions against a backdrop of storm clouds lit by the setting sun.
    Exhibition

    Wildlife Photographer of the Year , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Open from 24 Oct 2024 - 20 Apr 2025, Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm.
    Visit the world-renowned exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum.
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  3. Exhibition

    Curtis Holder: Drawing Carlos Acosta , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Open from 24 Oct, Wed - Sun, 10am - 5pm.
    Drawings by award-winning artist Curtis Holder, featuring his portrait of Carlos Acosta, Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet.
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  4. A group of 2 adults and 3 children are doing a creepy pose to the camera. They are dressed in Halloween costume as witches.

    Spooky Science Night: Trick-or-Treat , at Thinktank.

    Join us for trick-or-treating in the safety of the museum, Halloween-inspired activities and exploring the museum after dark!
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  5. Balance , at Thinktank.

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    A mesmerising dance theatre performance, inspiring wonder and appreciation of the human body.
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  6. A family group talking to a staff member who is dressed in historic clothes.

    Aston Hall: Gruesome Tour , at Aston Hall.

    Join us to hear about the grottier side of Jacobean life in this family friendly tour.
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Halloween Cinema

Get ready for a spooktacular time at our Halloween Film Fest held in the planetarium at Thinktank!

Join us from 31 October - 2 November. Pre-booking essential.

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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.

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery is closed following maintenance work. It will reopen on Thursday 24 October for a phased reopening - find out more. The Gas Hall at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery is open Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm, for the Victorian Radicals exhibition.

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Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Exterior view of a Jacobean Hall.

Aston Hall

Exterior view of a Tudor timber-framed house with adults and children walking in the garden.

Blakesley Hall

Storage area containing vintage motorised fire engines

Museum Collection Centre

Workshop with machinery, a workbench in front of a window and wooden shelves with a ladder

Museum of the Jewellery Quarter

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Sarehole Mill

Front view of Soho House and garden

Soho House

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Weoley Castle

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