About Pen Museum
Based in a former pen factory in the heart of Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, the Pen Museum tells the story of how modern pens evolved. The museum celebrates the Birmingham pen trade during the 1800s, and the lives of the manufacturers and workers whose expertise placed the city at the centre of this worldwide trade. Learn about the many pen companies of Birmingham and the history of the trade from the quill, to steel nib, to the fountain pen.
Make your own nib using traditional machinery, try your handwriting with feather quills, reed pens and steel pens, and use the early typewriters and other equipment.
You'll also find a gift shop selling nibs, pens, and pen holders, as well as books and souvenirs.
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A highly informative Museum on part of the industrial heritage of Birmingham.
The Pen Museum is a museum in Birmingham, England, covering the history of Birmingham's steel pen trade. The only museum in the United Kingdom devoted to the history of the pen making industry, the Pen Museum explains how Birmingham became the centre of the world pen trade.
Established in 2001
Making steel pen nibs in Birmingham during the Victorian era was a major industry with 129 companies employing circa 8,000 workers (mostly women). When visiting the Pen Museum, you will discover a wide range of fascinating objects and details that help tell the story of Birmingham’s pen trade and its important legacy including the link between a prominent pen manufacturer (Josiah Mason) and the establishment of the University of Birmingham.
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Accessible Toilets
Card Payments Accepted
Wheelchair Friendly
Opening Times
- Monday, 00:00 - 00:00
- Tuesday, 00:00 - 00:00
- Wednesday, 00:00 - 00:00
- Thursday, 11:00 - 16:00
- Friday, 11:00 - 16:00
- Saturday, 11:00 - 16:00
- Sunday, 12:00 - 16:00
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (5-16) : £3.95
- Adult (16-18+) : £7.95
General AdmissionChild (under 5): FREE
Concession [Adults 65+]: £6.95
Students: £5.95
Family Ticket – 1 Adult 3 Children £17.80
Family Ticket – 2 Adults 2 Children £21.80
Essential Carer: FREE
Disabled adult visitors pay concession admission
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
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Contact Details
Pen Museum
The Argent Centre
60 Frederick Street
Birmingham
West Midlands
B1 3HS
England
Tel: 0121 236 9834
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