Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is an art museum in Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, England, displaying collections of international importance including ceramics, metalwork, jewelry, archaeology and industrial history. The building spans several floors and connects historic rooms with modern exhibition spaces.

The museum opened in 1885 following generous donations from Sir Richard and George Tangye, which established the foundation for the public collection. Since then, the building has served as a central venue for art exhibitions in the city.

The building houses the world's largest collection of works by Edward Burne-Jones and other Pre-Raphaelite pieces distributed across several rooms. Visitors can follow the development of this artistic movement as they walk through the galleries.

Admission is free, with the museum open from Wednesday to Sunday between 10:00 and 17:00. The rooms are accessible via stairs and elevators, making most areas available to visitors with limited mobility.

The Round Room displays ancient artifacts including coins from antiquity through medieval times, offering insight into trade routes and payment systems across different eras. On the third floor, medieval artworks are permanently exhibited and often overlooked by visitors.

Location: Birmingham

Inception: 1885

Architects: Yeoville Thomason

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Fee: No

Operator: Birmingham City Council

Part of: Birmingham Museums Trust

Address: Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3DH

Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00-17:00, Friday 10:30-17:00,Saturday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Website: http://birminghammuseums.org.uk/bmag

GPS coordinates: 52.48028,-1.90361

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:46