Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (Birmingham) - Visitor Information & Reviews

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery and its collection

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The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery holds a collection of Pre-Raphaelite art that includes around 2000 fine and decorative pieces, from oil paintings, tapestries, drawings, sketchbooks, stained glass and related cartoons, to prints, illustrated books, watercolours, ceramics, and archive material. Furthermore, the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery holds collections covering ceramics, jewellery, metalwork, archaeology, ethnography, industrial history, local history and natural history.

ESMuseo y Galería de Arte de Birmingham

History & Anthropology Art & Design Ancient art Applied art Archaeology Contemporary art Ethnology Industrial heritage Medieval art & Early Renaissance art Modern art

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Opening hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	10:00 – 17:00
Thursday	10:00 – 17:00
Friday	10:00 – 17:00
Saturday	10:00 – 17:00
Sunday	10:00 – 17:00

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Admission

Free

Donations are welcome

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Facilities

Wheelchair accessible

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Location & Map

Chamberlain Square, Birmingham

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Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery Reviews

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery has 2 ratings.

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The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery offers a diverse collection spanning art, history, and culture. Visitors appreciate its extensive Pre-Raphaelite collection, which is considered one of the largest in the world. The museum's exhibits on local history provide insight into Birmingham's industrial past and cultural development. The Staffordshire Hoard, featuring Anglo-Saxon gold artifacts, is a notable highlight.

While many praise the museum's free admission and central location, some visitors note that certain areas can feel dated or in need of renovation. The temporary exhibitions receive mixed reviews, with some finding them engaging while others consider them less impressive. The museum's cafe and gift shop are generally well-regarded, though some find them a bit pricey.

Navigation within the museum can be challenging for some visitors due to its layout across multiple floors and wings. However, the staff is often commended for their helpfulness and knowledge. The museum's accessibility features, including lifts and ramps, are appreciated by those with mobility needs.

Overall, the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery provides a worthwhile experience for those interested in art and local history, though it may benefit from some updates to enhance the visitor experience.

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Gina • Jul 3, 2022

A beautiful English Museum has now been sabotaged by two newly appointed ethnic, woke directors. They have had most of the important exhibits removed. Replacing them with third rate foreign works from wherever, that have nothing to do with Birmingham's history. Our heritage is being destroyed by mindless vandals who seem to detest the indigenous peoples & past way of life. Shame on all concerned. Who actually hired these incompetent individuals & allowed them to desecrate those very important artifacts studies of our past ?

Visited on Jun 30, 2022
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