The best museums in Birmingham in September 2025

These are the top 20 best museums in Birmingham, England, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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  1. Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery1

    Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

     Birmingham
    The Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, also known by the acronym BMAG, is a significant cultural institution located in Birmingham, England. It is one of the nine entities managed by the Birmingham Museum Trust under the name Birmingham Museums.
  2. Cadbury World2

    Cadbury World

     Birmingham
  3. Birmingham Back to Backs3

    Birmingham Back to Backs

     Birmingham
    Birmingham Back to Backs is a restored 19th-century courtyard of working people's houses. It is Birmingham's last surviving court of back to back housing. The story is told through the experiences of the people who lived and worked here and covers four different periods, from 1840 to 1977. The desig
  4. LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham4

    LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham

     Birmingham
  5. Thinktank: Birmingham's Science Museum5

    Thinktank: Birmingham's Science Museum

     Birmingham
    Thinktank, Birmingham is a renowned science museum located in England. It was opened to the public in 2001 and is situated within the Millennium Point complex on Curzon Street, Digbeth. This location is easily accessible and offers a variety of scientific exhibits for visitors to explore.
  6. Winterbourne House and Garden6

    Winterbourne House and Garden

     Birmingham
    The University of Birmingham Botanic Garden at Winterbourne is a botanical garden that spans across 7 acres. It is situated on the University of Birmingham campus in Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom. This location is a part of the Botanic Gardens Conservation International and houses the National Plant Collection of Anthemis. It is a 15-minute walk from the city center, making it easily accessible for tourists.
  7. SEA LIFE Birmingham7

    SEA LIFE Birmingham

     Birmingham
  8. Pen Museum8

    Pen Museum

     Birmingham
    The Pen Museum, located in Birmingham, England, is a unique institution dedicated to the history of Birmingham's steel pen trade. This museum is the only one in the United Kingdom that focuses on the pen making industry, highlighting how Birmingham became the global hub for the pen trade.
  9. Aston Hall9

    Aston Hall

     Birmingham
    Aston Hall, located in Aston, Birmingham, England, is a Grade I listed Jacobean house. The house was designed by John Thorpe and its construction took place between 1618 and 1635. This historic building is a prime example of the Jacobean prodigy house, a type of large and extravagant mansion built by courtiers and other wealthy families during the reign of King James I.
  10. Newman Brothers at the Coffin Works10

    Newman Brothers at the Coffin Works

     Birmingham
    The Elkington Silver Electroplating Works building carries two blue plaques on its wall. One is dedicated to George Elkington, the owner of the factory, and the other to his employee Alexander Parkes. Parkes is credited with inventing the first plastic, making this site not only significant for its industrial history but also for its contribution to the development of modern materials.
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    Museum of the Jewellery Quarter

     Birmingham
    The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter is situated at 75–79 Vyse Street in Hockley, Birmingham, England. This location is easily accessible and is a part of the city's rich history. The museum is a part of the Birmingham Museums Trust, which is the largest independent museums trust in the United Kingdom.
  12. Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park12

    Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park

     Birmingham
    The Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park, previously known as the Birmingham Nature Centre and even earlier as the Birmingham Zoo, is a quaint zoo situated on the periphery of Cannon Hill Park in Birmingham, England. This park is under the ownership and management of the Birmingham City Council. It's not just a place for tourists and locals to visit, but it also plays a significant role in various scientific programmes.
  13. Soho House Museum13

    Soho House Museum

     Birmingham
    The Soho House is the Georgian home of the Birmingham industrialist, Matthew Boulton. The Soho House Museum is devoted to his life, including his partnership with James Watt, his membership of the Lunar Society and his contribution to the Midlands Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution. The hou
  14. Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses14

    Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses

     Birmingham
    The Birmingham Botanical Gardens is a sprawling 15-acre landscaped garden nestled in the city of Birmingham, England. This expansive green space offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life and is a perfect spot for nature lovers. The garden's design is a testament to the vision of J.C. Loudon, a leading garden designer of his time, whose style is still evident in the garden's layout.
  15. Sarehole Mill15

    Sarehole Mill

     Birmingham
    The Sarehole Mill is a 250 year old watermill with a distinctive silhouette with its steam engine and its chimney. The Sarehole Mill is most famous for its association with author J.R.R Tolkien, who lived very close to the mill and used it for inspiration. The Sarehole Mill also has connections with
  16. Blakesley Hall16

    Blakesley Hall

     Birmingham
    Blakesley Hall, a grade II* listed building, is a Tudor hall situated on Blakesley Road in Yardley, Birmingham, England. It is one of the oldest buildings in Birmingham and is a typical example of Tudor architecture. The hall was built in 1590 by Richard Smalbroke, a man of local importance to Yardley. The hall became a museum in 1935 and was last renovated in 2002 with the extension of a visitor centre and car park.
  17. Ikon Gallery17

    Ikon Gallery

     Birmingham
    The Ikon Gallery is a contemporary art gallery, housed in the Grade II listed, neo-gothic former Oozells Street Board School. The Ikon Gallery features temporary exhibitions over two floors showcasing works by artists from around the world, representing a variety of media, including sound, film, mix
  18. Selly Manor Museum18

    Selly Manor Museum

     Birmingham
    Minworth Greaves is a significant historical site located in Bournville, Birmingham, England. This timber cruck-framed building is a Grade II listed structure, indicating its national importance. The building is believed to have been constructed in the 14th-century or possibly even earlier, making it a fascinating glimpse into the architectural practices and living conditions of the time.
  19. Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens19

    Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens

     Birmingham
    10 acres of rescued walled garden, restored to its 17/18th century shape and style. Mixing formal parterres, mazes and borders with wilder environmentally friendly areas. Visiting the 18th century country baroque in the midst of a 21st century city. An RHS partner garden mainly run by volunteer
  20. Lapworth Museum of Geology20

    Lapworth Museum of Geology

     Birmingham
    The Lapworth Museum of Geology is a unique institution run by the University of Birmingham. It is conveniently located on the university's campus in Edgbaston, south Birmingham, England. This makes it easily accessible for tourists visiting the city and those interested in geology and earth sciences.

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