Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (BMAG) first opened in 1885. It is housed in a Grade II* listed city centre landmark building. There are over 40 galleries to explore that display art, applied art, social history, archaeology and ethnography.
Galleries to Visit

The art gallery is famous for its Pre-Raphaelite paintings, which are part of the largest public Pre-Raphaelite collection in the world.

A new gallery has recently opened at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery that tells the fascinating story of the Staffordshire Hoard.

The Birmingham History collections feature prominently in the ‘Birmingham: its people, its history’ gallery, which covers the majority of the 3rd floor.

You can also see art and objects spanning seven centuries of European and World history and culture. This includes Greeks & Romans and Ancient Egypt.
Exhibitions

In addition to the permanent galleries there is a diverse exhibition programme that offers a series of changing exhibitions throughout the year.

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Venue Details

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Address

Chamberlain Square
Birmingham
West Midlands
B3 3DH
England

Telephone

  • 0121 348 8000

Entry Charges

Entrance to the Museum & Art Gallery is FREE. Some exhibitions charge an admission fee.

 
  • Opening Hours

    Monday – Thursday 10am – 5pm
    Friday 10.30am – 5pm
    Saturday and Sunday 10am – 5pm

    Closed 24, 25, 26 December. Open New Year’s Day 11am – 4pm.

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  • Venue Services
    • Academic publications and resources available
    • Activities for pre-school children
    • Adult lectures and courses held
    • Braille information and/or interpretation
    • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
    • Direct teaching services for schools
    • Events and resources for children and families
    • Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
    • General guide to collections available
    • Guided tours
    • Information point provided
    • Loan service
    • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
    • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
    • Pre-booking service for groups
    • Primary school education service available
    • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
    • Secondary school education service available
    • Specialist publications on collections available
    • Touch exhibits
  • Venue Facilities
    • Baby changing facilities
    • Cafeteria
    • Education facilities available
    • Facilities for private functions and events
    • Meeting room available
    • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
    • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
    • Refreshments
    • Restaurant
    • Shop
    • Study facilities
    • Toilets for disabled
    • Wheelchair access to all public areas

At a glance

Chamberlain Square
Birmingham
West Midlands
B3 3DH
England

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