What's on

List of Exhibitions

  1. A etching of a portrait of a man wearing a flat cap.
    Exhibition

    Rembrandt: Masterpieces in Black and White , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    6 March - 1 June, Wed – Sun, 10am-5pm
    Discover Rembrandt’s mastery of print through his innovative and extraordinary etchings.
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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. Exhibition

    Modern Muse by Arpita Shah , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Open from 24 Oct, Wed - Sun, 10am - 5pm.
    A series of portraits of local South Asian women by internationally-recognised artist Arpita Shah.
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  5. Makers and Machines: Creativity in the Computer Age.
    Exhibition

    Makers and Machines , at Thinktank.

    Now open (during opening hours)
    Explore the history of coding, find out more about local coders and more.
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More exhibitions

List of Events

  1. Joe Lycett’s The Mona Lisa Scott-Lee , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Wed - Sun, 10am - 5pm, from 24 Oct until end of Jan 2025
    See Joe Lycett’s ‘Greatest Ever Painting’, The Mona Lisa Scott-Lee.
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  2. A ornate black doorway with glazed doors leading onto another gallery.

    Empty Spaces Tour , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Selected Thursdays
    Join us for a unique tour and discover the secrets of the Museum's now empty spaces.
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  3. A group of smiling adults wearing winter clothes standing inside a wood panelled room.

    Focus Fridays , at Aston Hall.

    Join us on Fridays for a more in depth look at the Halls History.
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  4. A group of school children sitting in a planetarium with the earth above them

    Planetarium Weekend Shows , at Thinktank.

    Every weekend
    Join us for one of our planetarium shows.
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  5. Exterior view looking up at a Jacobean Hall.

    Explore Aston Hall on a Match/Event Day , at Aston Hall.

    Selected dates
    Explore Aston Hall on an Aston Villa Football Club match / event day.
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  6. Four people in a mobile planetarium looking up at saturn.

    Astronomy at Aston Hall , at Aston Hall.

    1 Feb
    Turn your eyes to the sky for stargazing and astronomy at Aston Hall!
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  7. Illustrated graphic reading International women and girls in science day with 3 female illustrations in a variety of poses such as holding test tubes and looking at a plant with a magnifying glass.

    Women and Girls in STEM Day , at Thinktank.

    Join us for a full day of activities and workshops celebrating International Women and Girls in Science Day.
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  8. A group of school children sitting in a planetarium with the earth above them

    Planetarium Feb Half-Term , at Thinktank.

    February half-term weekdays (Mon 17-Fri 21 Feb)
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  9. A taxidermy hedgehog being held in front of screen that reads 'Wild Wonders'.

    Wild Wonders Show , at Thinktank.

    Weekdays during February Half Term (Mon 17th - Fri 21st Feb)
    Come and join us in the Thinktank theatre for a fun, family show. Learn about the vital roles animals play in our lives and how we can protect them.
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  10. Exterior of Blakesley Hall, a Tudor house, at dusk with frost on the floor of the gardens.

    Blakesley Hall by Candlelight , at Blakesley Hall.

    Explore the Tudor Hall after dark
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  11. A display of Wildlife photographs in an gallery, close up on thr right features four photos in the 'Animal Portraits' category.

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

    22 Feb
    Explore Wildlife Photographer of the Year in a special late opening, in partnership with Birmingham Light Festival.
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  12. A child and adult sitting in the Planetarium. The child is looking up at the ceiling.

    Toddler Thursday: Planetarium , at Thinktank.

    Selected Thursdays
    Join our family-friendly relaxed Planetarium experience.
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