Admission: Free
Opening Times:
Monday - Thursday 10.00am - 5.00pm
Friday 10.30am - 5.00pm
Sat 10.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday 12.30pm - 5.00pm
Birmingham Museums & Art Galleries will be closed on December 25th, 26th, 27th and on January 1st.
It is 120 years since Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery first opened its doors beneath the clock tower on Chamberlain Square.
Since those days BM&AG has gone from strength to strength and is now home to artworks and artefacts that are the envy of the world.
More than half a million objects fill the cabinets and walls of Birmingham’s museums. Here you will find everything from Renaissance masterpieces to 9,000-year-old Middle-Eastern treasures.
BM&AG is particularly admired for its Pre-Raphaelite paintings and drawings – the museum boasts the largest collection in the world.
Bronze Buddhas and Egyptian Mummies also reside here in this diverse and fascinating place.
The BM&AG collections encompass fine art from the 14th century onwards; applied arts like ceramics and metalwork; and historic collections, including everything from local archaeology to world cultures.
What will I see?
Highlights include:
- The world-famous Pre-Raphaelite collection
- The magnificent Edwardian Tea Room and its sumptuous cakes
- The Egyptian gallery, featuring an elaborate Egyptian mummy and painted coffins
- The spectacular Waterhall gallery of modern art
- The Round Room, part of the original art gallery, designed by H. Yeoville Thomason and opened in 1885
There is a year-round programme of activities and temporary exhibitions. Recent events include family storytelling and a puppet-making workshop. Check out our website for events.
