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Get into the festive spirit this winter with our Christmas gift guide!

Whether you’re looking for Brummie-inspired treasures, stunning art prints, quirky stocking fillers, or the gift of membership, we have something special for everyone on your list.

Explore our guide and get a head start on finding the perfect presents for family and friends. Plus, every purchase supports the Birmingham Museums Trust, helping us preserve Birmingham’s world-class collections and historic venues for future generations.

Cold War Steve

This year, we’re excited to feature a brand-new collection of 'Benny’s Babbies' items by Birmingham artist Cold War Steve. Discover eye-catching posters, stylish T-shirt, trendy tote bag, and even signed copies of his 2025 Christmas Annual! These gifts are available in our museum shop, and the poster is also available to purchase online.

From £20

A Benny's Babbies by Cold War Steve bag for sale in the shop.
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Birmingham Brick Vase

The unique Birmingham Brick Vase celebrates the city’s history in brick manufacturing. Each product is individually handmade in Stoke-on-Trent using the traditional production technique slip-casting and finished in a variety of on-trend gloss colours. The ceramic vases are watertight for flowers and plants or ideal for kitchen utensils or office stationery.

£40

Yellow vase in the shape of a brick.
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Joe Lycett's Art Hole

Joe Lycett is most commonly known as a comedian and television presenter, but he is also a world-renowned portraitist. This book encompasses his greatest artistic achievements and images of some of the world’s most influential and infamous people who have sat for him. Delve into 'Art Hole' to view Lycett’s portraits of Liz Truss, Harry Styles and HRH Prince William and the stories behind them.

Signed copies are available in our museum shop or buy an unsigned copy online.

£35

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The Ramp Print

A vintage style travel poster of THE meeting place in Birmingham, 'The Ramp', designed by local maker Stacey Barnfield.

The Ramp to the former Pallasades shopping centre is hardly a beauty spot, but it's always been a popular meeting place. In a city that's constantly changing, even a humble sloping street can become an affectionately known landmark just by surviving demolition.

£15

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Yes Bab Notebook

This dinky A6 notebook has been created by our lovely friends at Punks & Chancers. For those not in the know, 'Yes Bab' is an iconic phrase in Birmingham and we're absolutely certain this accessory is great for any 'bab'!

We also have a great range of other 'Yes Bab' items online, from tote bags to baby-grows!

£4

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Mr Egg Cross-Stitch Kit

Get creative with this wonderful cross-stitch kit of the iconic Mr Egg in Birmingham. Mr Egg was a cafe location on Hurst Street in Birmingham. Designed by Needlework on Thursday.

£25

Cross Stitch set including finished work and box with items inside.
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Victorian Radicals Jigsaw

For the fabulous exhibition Victorian Radicals we've reimagined one of our most popular images into a 1000 piece jigsaw. This jigsaw depicts Musica. This is one of the few known easel paintings by artist Kate Bunce who studied at Birmingham School of Art.

We also have a selection of other jigsaws for sale online too.

£19.50

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Thinktank Top Trumps

Entertain the whole family with this exclusive pack of Thinktank Top Trumps. Compare rankings of objects in our collection, trump your partner and win by collecting the most cards. A fun game that will introduce you to 30 fascinating objects on display at Thinktank.

£3.50

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Iconic Art Prints

For the art lover in your life choose a print from a breath-taking range of iconic works from Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. Be it a Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece, a William Morris design or charming watercolour by Birmingham artist David Cox there’s hundreds of artworks to choose from.

From £25

Oil painting of a landscape with a house and peope in the distance. The ground is wet and there are large puddles on the ground after the rain.
Browse the collection

Explore the full range of gifts available in online shop or visit our museum shops at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Thinktank (open Wednesday - Sunday, free entry).

The last order date for online shopping is 18 December 2024 for gifts to arrive in time for Christmas.

Every purchase supports Birmingham Museums Trust and its work looking after nine museums and historic properties as well as the city’s collection.