A comprehensive guide to what's happening at Birmingham's museums.
Location: Birmingham Museum
24th July 2010 - 31st December 2012
See artefacts from the Staffordshire Hoard on display in Gallery 12. You can also take a closer look at Hoard objects on interactives and try handling a Saxon sword!
Type: Exhibitions
Location: Birmingham Museum
17th September 2011 - 4th March 2012
Tessa Sidey, Curator of Prints and Drawings at BM&AG for nearly 30 years, died on New Year's Day 2011 after a long illness. On her death, Tessa generously bequeathed to the Museum 33 20th-century prints, drawings and studio ceramics from her private collection. An exhibition of these works of art will be in Gallery 20.
Type: Exhibitions
Location: Birmingham Museum
29th October 2011 - 19th February 2012
Featuring large scale, theatrical and visually spectacular work, this exhibition challenges perceptions of what lace can be, involving the visitor in an environment where spaces become fluid and thread creates entirely new boundaries. Gas Hall. Admission free.
Type: Exhibitions
Location: Birmingham Museum
30th October 2011 - 19th February 2012
This display links Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery’s historic lace collection with the major exhibition 'Lost in Lace: New approaches by UK and international artists'. Bridge Gallery, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Type: Exhibitions
Location: Birmingham Museum
19th November 2011 - 15th April 2012
A photographic project looking at life on Castle Vale as it is lived today.
Type: Exhibitions
Location: Birmingham Museum
13th January 2012 - 25th March 2012
Ten of the Royal Collection’s finest drawings by the Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci. Touring exhibition to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen.
Type: Exhibitions
Location: Birmingham Museum
4th February 2012 - 4th February 2012
James McCormick's tour will look at some of the most precious, beautiful, and valuable items in the BMAG collection whilst also exploring the museum's rich history since its opening 1885. Tickets are £2.00 per person and can be purchased from the vesituble desk. Your guide will meet you in the Round Room just before the tour starts at 2.30pm.
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
5th February 2012 - 5th February 2012
This tour presents you with an opportunity to see artefacts from the Staffordshire Hoard alongside our knowledgeable guide, Michelle McCormick. You can also take a closer look at Hoard objects on interactives and try handling a Saxon sword! Tickets are £2.00 per person and can be purchased at the vesituble reception. Your guide will meet you in the Round Room just before the tour starts at 2.30pm.
Type: Tours
Location: Aston Hall
8th February 2012 - 8th February 2012
Guided tour of Aston Hall during our closed season, with refreshments.
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
9th February 2012 - 9th February 2012
Love has been a great source of inspiration for many artists, craftsmen and artists. This tour will look at the items within the collection which explore themes of Love. Tickets are £2.00 per person and can be purchased from the Vestibule reception desk. Your guide will meet you in the Round Room just before the tour starts at 1pm.
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
11th February 2012 - 11th February 2012
The Pre-Raphaelites are considered amongst the most important artists of nineteenth-century Britain. Join James McCormick to explore what makes the artists and their art so fascinating and significant to this day. Tickets are £2.00 per person and can be purchased from the Vestibule reception desk. Your guide will meet you in the Round Room just before the tour starts at 2.30pm.
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
12th February 2012 - 12th February 2012
This tour looks at a range of works within the collection including both old and new art, focusing on the viewer: how do we see, interpret and understand art. Tickets are £2.00 per person and can be purchased from the Vestibule reception. your guide will meet you in the Round Room just before the tour starts at 2.30pm.
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
12th February 2012 - 12th February 2012
A Sunday morning guided tour of the Ten Drawings by Leonardo da Vinci exhibition. Time is from 11.15 - 12.30 and the ticket cost is £10. Advance booking essential.
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
12th February 2012 - 12th February 2012
Author Lucinda Hawksley talks about her new book, written to celebrate the bicentenary of her great great great grandfather Charles Dickens. 2pm in the Waterhall. Tickets are £6 per head and £4 for Art Fund members
Type: Talks
Location: Birmingham Museum
13th February 2012 - 13th February 2012
An early evening guided tour of the "Ten Drawings by Leonardo Da Vinci" exhibition. 5pm to 6pm Ticket cost is £10.00. Advance Booking is essential
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
13th February 2012 - 13th February 2012
A Family Craft activity will be taking place in the Learning Zone from 11-4 with a cost of £1.50 per participant.
Type: Activities
Location: Birmingham Museum
13th February 2012 - 13th February 2012
Hatton Bug Zoo returns to BMAG by popular demand! Come to see us from 11-4 to see if you are brave enough to get up close and personal with some creepy crawlies! Ranging from spiders to stick insects and moths, this activity will not disappoint! It is only £1 per person (child or adult) to attend and will take place in the Learning Zone.
Type: Activities
Location: Birmingham Museum
14th February 2012 - 14th February 2012
A Family Craft activity will be taking place in the Learning Zone from 11-4 with a cost of £1.50 per participant.
Type: Activities
Location: Birmingham Museum
14th February 2012 - 14th February 2012
The animals from Animalmania are coming to visit the Museum! Now’s your chance to see a wide variety of animals, ranging from the furry to the exotic! On your visit you may see a tortoise, a guinea pig, a frog or even a giant rabbit! Meet us and these wild and wonderful creatures at the Learning Zone from 11-4. Admission to this activity is £1 per person.
Type: Activities
Location: Birmingham Museum
15th February 2012 - 15th February 2012
Put your own object under the spotlight - bring it to the museum for our experts to tell you all about it. Sessions are held on the third Wednesday of each month between 1pm and 3pm.
Type: Activities
Location: Birmingham Museum
15th February 2012 - 15th February 2012
A Family Craft activity will be taking place in the Learning Zone from 11-4 with a cost of £1.50 per participant.
Type: Activities
Location: Birmingham Museum
15th February 2012 - 15th February 2012
The animals from Animalmania are coming to visit the Museum! Now’s your chance to see a wide variety of animals, ranging from the furry to the exotic! On your visit you may see a tortoise, a guinea pig, a frog or even a giant rabbit! Meet us and these wild and wonderful creatures at the Learning Zone from 11-4. Admission to this activity is £1 per person.
Type: Activities
Location: Aston Hall
15th February 2012 - 15th February 2012
Guided tour of Aston Hall during our closed season, with refreshments.
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
16th February 2012 - 16th February 2012
BMAG's collection is rich with Victorian art, a period which has been of great fascination to many. Join Christine Moosavi to explore and marvel at this superb collection. Tickets are £2.00 per person and can be purchased from the Vesituble reception desk. Your guide will meet you in the Round Room just before the tour starts at 1pm.
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
16th February 2012 - 16th February 2012
Come along to our Anglo-Saxon Extravaganza - a special family event with many Anglo-Saxon themed activities taking place around the Museum! All of these events will be taking place throughout the museum from 11-4. Click on 'more details' for further information on what activities are included. All are free to attend (with the exception of the battle scar make-up).
Type: Activities
Location: Soho House
16th February 2012 - 16th February 2012
Special out of season tour! Special out of season tour. The tour includes tea/coffee and biscuits served in the Housekeepers Room. Charge: £6.00 per person. 11am - 12.30pm
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
17th February 2012 - 17th February 2012
A Family Craft activity will be taking place in the Learning Zone from 11-4 with a cost of £1.50 per participant.
Type: Activities
Location: Birmingham Museum
17th February 2012 - 17th February 2012
Hatton Bug Zoo returns to BMAG by popular demand! Come to see us from 11-4 to see if you are brave enough to get up close and personal with some creepy crawlies! Ranging from spiders to stick insects and moths, this activity will not disappoint! It is only £1 per person (child or adult) to attend and will take place in the Learning Zone.
Type: Activities
Location: Birmingham Museum
18th February 2012 - 18th February 2012
Many British artists of the late 19th century and early 20th century settled for varying times in Cornwall. This tour looks at their work, influences and lives. Tickets are £2.00 per person and can be purchased from the Vestibule reception. Your guide will meet you in the Round Room just before the tour starts at 2.30pm.
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
19th February 2012 - 19th February 2012
Join Ann Maguire on this tour which looks at some of the most precious, beautiful, and valuable items in the BMAG collection. Tickets are £2.00 per person and can be purchased from the Vestibule reception. Your guide will meet you in the Round Room just before the tour starts at 2.30pm.
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
22nd February 2012 - 22nd February 2012
SOLD OUT. An evening tour of the Ten Drawings from Leonardo da Vinci exhibition. Timing is from 5pm-6.15 and tickets are £10 per person.
Type: Tours
Location: Aston Hall
22nd February 2012 - 22nd February 2012
Guided tour of Aston Hall during our closed season, with refreshments.
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
23rd February 2012 - 23rd February 2012
No need to bring a passport to enjoy the beautiful views on this “Grand Tour” of places far and not so far away! Join Karen Howell on a tour which looks at landscapes and cityscapes featured in the BMAG collection. Tickets are £2.00 per person and can be purchased from the Vestibule reception desk. Your guide will meet you in the Round Room just before the tour starts at 1pm.
Type: Tours
Location: Museum Collections Centre
24th February 2012 - 24th February 2012
This event provides a great opportunity to look at objects in the Museum Collection Centre which are rarely seen on public display. It is open from 1.30-3.30pm and is free to attend. To reserve a place contact louise.a.taylor@birmingham.gov.uk.
Type: Activities
Location: Birmingham Museum
25th February 2012 - 25th February 2012
This tour presents you with an opportunity to see artefacts from the Staffordshire Hoard alongside our knowledgeable guide, Michelle McCormick. You can also take a closer look at Hoard objects on interactives and try handling a Saxon sword! Tickets are £2.00 per person and can be purchased at the Vesituble reception. Your guide will meet you in the Round Room just before the tour starts at 2.30pm.
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
26th February 2012 - 26th February 2012
This tour looks at the changing idea of painting in the 20th century, and traces the route from figuration to abstraction and beyond. Join Kaija Kaitavuori on this tour and learn more about modern art through BMAG's fine collection. Tickets are £2.00 per person and can be purchased from the Vestibule reception. Your guide will meet you in the Round Room just before the tour starts at 2.30pm.
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
26th February 2012 - 26th February 2012
SOLD OUT. An out of hours guided tour of the Ten Drawings by Leonardo da Vinci exhibition. Tickets are £10 each, advance booking is essential. Timing is 11.15 - 12.30
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
26th February 2012 - 26th February 2012
SOLD OUT. A talk by Martin Kemp FBA, Emeritus Professor in the History of Art at Trinity College, University of Oxford. Sunday 26th February at 2pm in the Waterhall. Tickets are £6 per person and £4 for Art Fund members
Type: Talks
Location: Birmingham Museum
29th February 2012 - 29th February 2012
An Out of Hours early evening guided tour of this great exhibition 5 to 6pm Ticket cost is £10. Advance booking is essential
Type: Tours
Location: Sarehole Mill
29th February 2012 - 29th February 2012
Follow in the footsteps of Tolkien with a walk around Sarehole Mill and the surrounding area. Start at 11am. Tickets £5 to include a warming drink.
Type: Tours
Location: Aston Hall
29th February 2012 - 29th February 2012
Guided tour of Aston Hall during our closed season, with refreshments.
Type: Tours
Location: Soho House
1st March 2012 - 1st March 2012
Special out of season tour! Special out of season tour. The tour includes tea/coffee and biscuits served in the Housekeepers Room. Charge: £6.00 per person. 11am - 12.30pm
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
2nd March 2012 - 2nd March 2012
1.10 - 1.50pm Free - no need to book Leo Turner is back by popular demand on the first Friday of the month for a free lunchtime classical guitar concert in the Round Room.
Type: Performances
Location: Birmingham Museum
7th March 2012 - 7th March 2012
An early evening guied tour of "Ten Drawings by Leonardo Da Vinci" 5pm to 6pm Ticket cost is £10. Advance booking is essential
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
7th March 2012 - 7th March 2012
Come and find out more about the Staffs Hoard with the gallery and conservation studio tour led by experts. The tour is from 12.30 - 1.45 and tickets are £20 each - advance booking is essential.
Type: Tours
Location: Aston Hall
7th March 2012 - 7th March 2012
Guided tour of Aston Hall during our closed season, with refreshments.
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
10th March 2012 - 10th March 2012
A Study Day to accompany the exhibition, 'Ten Drawings By Leonardo da Vinci: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration'. An opportunity to learn more about the wider context of Leonardo's drawings from four leading specialists, and a panel discussion. Waterhall, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
Type: Talks
Location: Birmingham Museum
11th March 2012 - 11th March 2012
SOLD OUT. A Sunday morning tour of the exhibition Ten Drawings by Leonardo da Vinci, a Diamond Jubilee Celebration. 11.15 - 12.30, tickets are £10 each, advance booking essential.
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
14th March 2012 - 14th March 2012
An early evening guided tour 5 to 6pm Ticket cost is £10. Advance booking is essential
Type: Tours
Location: Aston Hall
14th March 2012 - 14th March 2012
Guided tour of Aston Hall during our closed season, with refreshments.
Type: Tours
Location: Soho House
15th March 2012 - 15th March 2012
Special out of season tour! The tour includes tea/coffee and biscuits served in the Housekeepers Room! Charge: £6.00 per person. 11am - 12.30pm.
Type: Tours
Location: Museum Collections Centre
16th March 2012 - 16th March 2012
This informal study day for adults will focus on looking at many different types and styles of pottery from all over the world and of all periods from 4500 BC to modern craft pottery. You will get a chance to handle some examples, to see others at close quarters and to take in the full range of our collection. You will be able to spend time in Store 2 where there are 12,000 pots. The ticket price of £35 per person includes lunch and all refreshments.
Type: Talks
Location: Birmingham Museum
18th March 2012 - 18th March 2012
SOLD OUT. An out of hours guided tour of the Leonardo da Vinci exhibition - tickets are £10 per person and advance booking is essential. Timing is from 11.15 - 12.30
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
21st March 2012 - 21st March 2012
Put your own object under the spotlight - bring it to the museum for our experts to tell you all about it. Sessions are held on the third Wednesday of each month between 1pm and 3pm.
Type: Activities
Location: Birmingham Museum
21st March 2012 - 21st March 2012
SOLD OUT. An evening tour of the Ten Drawings from Leonardo da Vinci exhibition. Timing is from 5pm - 6.15 and tickets are £10 each.
Type: Tours
Location: Aston Hall
21st March 2012 - 21st March 2012
Guided tour of Aston Hall during our closed season, with refreshments.
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
24th March 2012 - 10th June 2012
Children's Lives examines the lives of children from the 18th century to the present day and is the first major exhibition on childhood to be held in Birmingham. Admission charges: Adult £4, Concession £3, Children aged 5-16 £2, Family £10, Unwaged £2
Type: Exhibitions
Location: Sarehole Mill
28th March 2012 - 28th March 2012
A walk around Sarehole to follow in the footsteps of Tolkien. Tickets £5 to include a hot drink. Starts at 11am 0121 777 6612 to prebook.
Type: Talks
Location: Aston Hall
28th March 2012 - 28th March 2012
Guided tour of Aston Hall during our closed season, with refreshments.
Type: Tours
Location: Museum Collections Centre
30th March 2012 - 30th March 2012
This event provides a great opportunity to look at objects in the Museum Collection Centre which are rarely seen on public display. It is open from 1.30-3.30pm and is free to attend. To reserve a place contact louise.a.taylor@birmingham.gov.uk.
Type: Activities
Location: Birmingham Museum
31st March 2012 - 2nd September 2012
Style in Africa explores the rich textile heritage of West Africa. In this collaborative exhibition, curators from the museum have joined forces with young people to create new ways to present the significant West African textile collection from BMAG, the University of Birmingham and Craftspace.
Type: Exhibitions
Location: Birmingham Museum
4th April 2012 - 4th April 2012
Come and find out more about the Staffs Hoard with the gallery and conservation studio tour led by experts. The tour is from 12.30 - 1.45 and tickets are £20 each - advance booking is essential.
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
18th April 2012 - 18th April 2012
Put your own object under the spotlight - bring it to the museum for our experts to tell you all about it. Sessions are held on the third Wednesday of each month between 1pm and 3pm.
Type: Activities
Location: Birmingham Museum
2nd May 2012 - 2nd May 2012
Come and find out more about the Staffs Hoard with the gallery and conservation studio tour led by experts. The tour is from 12.30 - 1.45 and tickets are £20 each - advance booking is essential.
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
16th May 2012 - 16th May 2012
Put your own object under the spotlight - bring it to the museum for our experts to tell you all about it. Sessions are held on the third Wednesday of each month between 1pm and 3pm.
Type: Activities
Location: Birmingham Museum
6th June 2012 - 6th June 2012
Come and find out more about the Staffs Hoard with the gallery and conservation studio tour led by experts. The tour is from 12.30 - 1.45 and tickets are £20 each - advance booking is essential.
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
20th June 2012 - 20th June 2012
Put your own object under the spotlight - bring it to the museum for our experts to tell you all about it. Sessions are held on the third Wednesday of each month between 1pm and 3pm.
Type: Activities
Location: Birmingham Museum
4th July 2012 - 4th July 2012
Come and find out more about the Staffs Hoard with the gallery and conservation studio tour led by experts. The tour is from 12.30 - 1.45 and tickets are £20 each - advance booking is essential.
Type: Tours
Location: Museum Collections Centre
12th July 2012 - 12th July 2012
This informal study day will focus on the Chinese ceramics and textiles found within BMAG's collection, held at the Museum Collection Centre, Nechells. This event offers visitors a more intimate viewing experience of superb quality pieces and greater insight into this particular collection as you will be accompanied by our expert Applied Art curator Fiona Slattery Clark. The cost for the day is £35 - this will include lunch and all refreshments.
Type: Talks
Location: Birmingham Museum
18th July 2012 - 18th July 2012
Put your own object under the spotlight - bring it to the museum for our experts to tell you all about it. Sessions are held on the third Wednesday of each month between 1pm and 3pm.
Type: Activities
Location: Birmingham Museum
1st August 2012 - 1st August 2012
Come and find out more about the Staffs Hoard with the gallery and conservation studio tour led by experts. The tour is from 12.30 - 1.45 and tickets are £20 each - advance booking is essential.
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
15th August 2012 - 15th August 2012
Put your own object under the spotlight - bring it to the museum for our experts to tell you all about it. Sessions are held on the third Wednesday of each month between 1pm and 3pm.
Type: Activities
Location: Birmingham Museum
5th September 2012 - 5th September 2012
Come and find out more about the Staffs Hoard with the gallery and conservation studio tour led by experts. The tour is from 12.30 - 1.45 and tickets are £20 each - advance booking is essential.
Type: Tours
Location: Birmingham Museum
19th September 2012 - 19th September 2012
Put your own object under the spotlight - bring it to the museum for our experts to tell you all about it. Sessions are held on the third Wednesday of each month between 1pm and 3pm.
Type: Activities
Location: Birmingham Museum
17th October 2012 - 17th October 2012
Put your own object under the spotlight - bring it to the museum for our experts to tell you all about it. Sessions are held on the third Wednesday of each month between 1pm and 3pm.
Type: Activities
Location: Birmingham Museum
21st November 2012 - 21st November 2012
Put your own object under the spotlight - bring it to the museum for our experts to tell you all about it. Sessions are held on the third Wednesday of each month between 1pm and 3pm.
Type: Activities
Location: Birmingham Museum
19th December 2012 - 19th December 2012
Put your own object under the spotlight - bring it to the museum for our experts to tell you all about it. Sessions are held on the third Wednesday of each month between 1pm and 3pm.
Type: Activities
