Unlocking the Vaults
An exhibition exploring the history and legacy of the Birmingham Municipal Bank, in the historic vaults at The Exchange.
X-rays, Foxgloves and Cotton Wool: Medical History Tour of Birmingham
Join Dr James Burgess for a walking tour of Birmingham’s fascinating medical history
St Chad’s Church Open Session
The outside simple and plain, the inside beautifully crafted and decorated
Largely in your hands: making and shaping a university
Exhibition featuring University Collections which delves into the stories of the people behind University of Birmingham
Thrive Birmingham Garden Tour: A History of The Television Gardens
Fans of gardening programmes will recognise elements of the gardens which appeared weekly on television from the 70s to 90s
The Cosy Cinema & Kings Heath’s Lost Picture Houses – exhibition
Discover Kings Heath’s lost cinemas through photographs, archives and stories
Discovering Lisel Haas Exhibition
The first exhibition of Lisel Haas’ works at the Library of Birmingham
Digbeth Unlocked Canal Walk
Join the Canal & River Trust for a guided walk exploring Digbeth’s historic canals and industrial heritage
Step into Birmingham’s Historic School of Art
Opened in 1885 as the first municipal School of Art, this building still functions as a school of art today
Birmingham Council House Tour
Step inside Birmingham’s Council House, a landmark building at the heart of Victoria Square
J. W. Evans Silver Factory
Come and get a unique glimpse into the lost industrial world of J. W. Evans Silver Factory
‘Midland Ancestors’ advice surgery for family historians
Whether new to family history research or wanting to breakdown a brick wall, we’re the people to talk to.
Curzon Street area walking tour with optional pub stop
Discover the historical and modern structures that tell the city’s story in a rapidly changing part of Birmingham
Moor Pool Estate Heritage Tour
Join us for a heritage walking tour and discover the Moor Pool Garden Suburb
Birmingham Buddhist Vihara & Dhamma Talaka Peace Pagoda
Visit the golden roofed Dhamma Talaka Peace Pagoda
St Alban’s Church Open Days
An opportunity to look around this Victorian Gothic church with spectacular stone vaulting
Women in Photography in Birmingham: Past and Present
Explore women working in photography in Birmingham from both historical and contemporary perspectives
Visit to the Bell Ringing Chamber at St Martin in the Bull Ring
Climb the stairs of the tower for a bell ringing demonstration
Playful Geographies: Mary Mitchell’s twentieth century landscapes of Birmingham
A talk exploring Mary Mitchell’s career, accompanied by a display of archival materials
Discover the story of St. Martin in the Bull Ring
Guided tours telling the story of St. Martin in the Bull Ring across 9 centuries
Ozzy Osbourne: Farewell to ‘Working Class Hero’
In the final weeks of the exhibition join us on a last chance tour
Made in Birmingham Tour
Explore Birmingham’s industrial past on this tour featuring inventions like the Smethwick Engine and Spitfire
An Early Evening Tour in Key Hill & Warstone Ln Cemeteries
Explore History, Mystery, and Remarkable Stories
St Chad’s Cathedral
View the stunning interior of Birmingham’s catholic cathedral dedicated to St Chad
Balsall Heath in Changing Times
Discover Balsall Heath through trails, visits, art, poetry, archives, interviews, photography and a touring exhibition
Pass it down
Experience memory, family and belonging through vintage video, personal archives, workshops and stories that connect generations
