Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Art museum at University of Birmingham, England
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts is an art museum in an Art Deco building at the University of Birmingham with galleries displaying European painting from the 13th to the 20th century. The spaces are arranged to allow visitors to view works without crowding.
Lady Martha Barber founded the institute in 1932 as a memorial to her late husband William Henry Barber. The Art Deco building opened in 1939 and has remained an important place for viewing art in Birmingham since then.
The institute displays works by major European artists and invites visitors to discover these pieces in a quiet setting. The collections are regularly renewed, and the museum offers programs that welcome people of all ages and interests.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday and sits conveniently on the university campus in Edgbaston. Admission is free, making it a relaxed place to spend time with art without feeling rushed.
The museum houses one of Europe's largest collections of Roman and Byzantine coins, often overlooked by visitors. This numismatic collection tells stories about trade and power across the centuries.
Location: Edgbaston
Location: Birmingham
Inception: 1932
Architectural style: Art Deco
Part of: University of Birmingham
Address: The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TS
Phone: +441214147333
Website: http://barber.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.45033,-1.92783
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:52
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