Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Birmingham, West Midlands
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Parking/Public Transport
The Barber is on the campus of the University of Birmingham, which is served by its own railway station, University station, two stops from Birmingham New Street, and close to bus routes 1A, 61, 63, X20, X21 and X22. Parking (payable) is available every day at the University of Birmingham’s multi-storey (no lift) Northeast Car Park at Pritchatts Road. Visitors may park for free on campus on Saturdays and Sundays only. Blue Badge holders can park on campus every day and in any available space providing the Blue Badge is clearly displayed. There are parking bays in front of the Barber, but these cannot be pre-booked.
Suggested Time
half a day
Ticket Options
No tickets needed
Other Info
The Barber run several free (or low cost) events for families throughout the year. Visit our website to see what events we have coming up!
Opening Times
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 10:00 - 17:00
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
Pricing & Tickets
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Contact Details
Birmingham B15 2TS, UK
birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TS
England
Tel: 0121 414 7333
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