Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Art museum in Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, England
The Birmingham Museum holds collections of international significance including fine arts, ceramics, metalwork, jewelry, archaeology, ethnography, and industrial history.
The museum opened in 1885 with substantial donations from Sir Richard and George Tangye, leading to the creation of a public space for art exhibitions.
The museum maintains the largest global collection of Edward Burne-Jones works and extensive Pre-Raphaelite art displayed across multiple galleries.
General admission to the museum remains free, with opening hours from Wednesday to Sunday between 10:00 and 17:00 in Chamberlain Square.
The Round Room presents ancient artifacts, including coins from antiquity through medieval times and permanent medieval art exhibitions on the third floor.
Location: Birmingham
Inception: 1885
Architects: Yeoville Thomason
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Operator: Birmingham City Council
Part of: Birmingham Museums Trust
Address: Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3DH 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: May 27, 2025 10:01
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