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About Birmingham Museum and Gallery

Take education outside of the classroom and bring history to life at the Birmingham Museum and Gallery.

This stunning building houses the Staffordshire Hoard Gallery, which is the biggest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found. Take the time to pour over and study this treasure as it lays safety beneath glass. The artists of the family will love the Pre-Raphaelites and its 3000 strong collection of beautiful paintings, drawings and prints.

Most school children learn about Egypt, so let them take the lead as you wander around the Ancient Egypt Gallery. Find out more about the history of Birmingham as you find yourself walking the streets of the 18th century town and get younger ones excited about art and natural history through story-telling, dress up and games in the Mini Museum for the under 5s.

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Opening Times

Saturday to Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:30 - 17:00
Closed 24th - 26th December & 1st January

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Pricing & Tickets

Free admission

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Contact Details

Chamberlain Square
Birmingham
West Midlands
B3 3DH
England

Tel: 0121 303 1966

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