Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

For Families and Children

How Art is Made

Find out about creative techniques from painting, woodcarving, bronze-casting, drawing and etching to weaving, pottery, jewellery-making and the process of stained glass. You can watch artists talking about their work whilst demonstrating different artistic processes through a series of interactive TV screens.

In Touch

A gallery designed to apeal to the senses. You can experience a variety of artworks through touch, sound and light. Step inside a 17th century painting, eavesdrop on Albert Einstein, or squeeze yourself into a chair in the shape of a 19th century corset.

Birmingham's Bull Ring

Take a journey through the 900 year history of Birmingham's Bullring. Dicover how a small market grew into a world famous shopping centre through hands-on displays.

Picture and History Galleries

You can see art spanning seven centuries of European history and culture. Find out more about Victorians, World War 2, Romans, and Ancient Egyptians. A trail of interactive activities provides a hands-on experience for children. Try on costumes, discover hidden treasures in drawers and have fun with jigsaws.

There are free family activities every weekend (1-4pm) with arts, crafts and much more. Organised on a drop-in basis, they are a great way to get creative. During the school holidays there are further activities.  See for What's On more details.