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Welcome

Our extraordinary venues provide a fascinating glimpse into Birmingham's rich and vibrant past.

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

    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
  3. Exhibition

    EVERY THING MUST GO by Joe Lycett , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Opens 29 July 2026 - 21 Feb 2027. Wed – Sun, 10am – 5pm. (Open daily in holidays).
    First major solo exhibition of art by comedian Joe Lycett.
    Details
  4. Tribute wall which reads "Ozzy Osbourne 3.12.1948 - 22.7.2025 Forever the pride of Brum. Along side a photo of a crowd of people leaving tributes on near the Black Sabbath bench.

    Black Sabbath Celebration Week , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

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    Join us for a week of activities celebrating the Legacy of Black Sabbath in Birmingham.
    DetailsDrop-in
  5. 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.

    Selected Fridays
    Come and celebrate the best of rock band Queen’s music in the Thinktank Planetarium.
    DetailsBook now
  6. Head and shoulders of a re-enactor dressed as a medieval knight who is looking to the side.

    Medieval Day at Weoley Castle , at Weoley Castle.

    18 July
    Learn what life was like in medieval Birmingham with re-enactors, battle displays, guided tours, craft activities and much more!
    DetailsBook now
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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.

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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

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

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. 

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Our collection

Discover more about the collection.
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Shop online

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Latest news and stories

  1. Ozzy Osbourne seated on the throne.

    Ozzy Osbourne’s iconic throne to go on display at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

    22 June 2026

  2. Birmingham’s urban musical heritage revisited through new community archive project

    19 June 2026

  3. Birmingham Museums selected as partner in UK’s first permanent mobile museum

    16 June 2026
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