Festive Fun at Birmingham Museums

Join us this festive season for a host of joyful events and experiences for all ages, from magical meetings with Santa to historic celebrations by candlelight.

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. Museum in Chamberlain square with Chamberlain memorial.

    Your Museum’s Birthday Party , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

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    Celebrate 140 years of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.
    DetailsDrop in
  3. Zoe Lyons.

    Comedy at the Museum ft. Zoe Lyons & More , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Comedy from your favourite acts at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.
    DetailsBook now

  4. Breakfast with Santa , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

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    Start your day with a breakfast with Santa in the Tearoom at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
    DetailsBook now
  5. Movie poster with collage of people and movie title 'Hidden Figures'.

    Cinema Under the Stars: Hidden Figures , at Thinktank.

    A unique cinema experience in our Thinktank Planetarium
    DetailsBook now
  6. A decorated Christmas tree in a grand hall with wood panelled walls and paintings on the wall.

    Aston by Candlelight: A Christmas Tour , at Aston Hall.

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    Step back in time and see where our modern Christmas celebrations started from as we take you on a Christmas guided tour.
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See all our exhibitions and events

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.

A large modern building with garden in front. In the garden is trees, plants and science exhibits

Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

Photo ofshowing the front of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. The tall clock tower of the building is surrounded by blue sky.

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

A man outside a brick building presenting to a small group of people.

Sarehole Mill

Front view of Soho House and garden

Soho House

Close up of ruined stone Castle walls and a cherry tree in blossom

Weoley Castle

A woman and child explore colourful stationery and books in a shop.

15% off in our shops on Museum Shop Sunday

Enjoy a special 15% discount in our gift shops and online on Sunday 30 November, as part of Museum Shop Sunday.

More info
Illustration of the Round Room decorated for Christmas

Shop online this Christmas

We have a wide range of unique products, thoughtful gifts and locally made items shaped by Birmingham’s remarkable past.
Graphic that reads 'Night at the Museum at Birmingham Museums Trust' along side a bauble with a triceratops skill inside.

Christmas party packages

This Christmas, step inside history. Two iconic venues - one unforgettable night.
Painting of two young girls sitting in the countryside, the older girl's eyes are closed, she has a concertina on her lap, the younger girl faces away looking at a double rainbow in the sky

Our collection

Discover more about the collection.
A group of people smiling while sitting at a round table raising their glasses.

Venue hire

Choose one of our unique venues for your conference, function or wedding.
A child wearing a replica Staffordshire Hoard helmet with children behind holding replica yellow and black shields.

School visits

Our education programme offers a wide range taught sessions and resources.

Latest news and stories

  1. Two smiling people in a gallery with the text that reads 'Your Museums. Your Move.'

    Birmingham Museums launches major fundraising campaign to protect city’s cultural heritage

    28 November 2025
  2. Lots of visitors in two level gallery which has an ironwork ceiling and balcony. The gallery is lit up in pink neon colours.

    Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery celebrates 140th anniversary

    18 November 2025
  3. A woman and child explore colourful stationery and books in a shop.

    Birmingham Museums gift shops to offer special discounts to visitors on Museum Shop Sunday

    10 November 2025
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