Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

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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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