Exhibitions and special events

  1. Exhibition

    Victorian Radicals , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Open Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm, until 5 January 2025
    From the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts and Crafts Movement.
  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.
  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.
    Details
  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!
  5. Balance , at Thinktank.

    A mesmerising dance theatre performance, inspiring wonder and appreciation of the human body.
  6. Two children stand in the long gallery which is a long wood panelled room. The children are holding clipboards and pencils.

    Halloween Trail , at Aston Hall.

    Sat 26 - Sun 27 Oct and Fri 1 - Sun 3 Nov
    Take part in our spooky Halloween trail around the hall.

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.