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Behind the Scenes tour at Birmingham Assay Office

Join us this Heritage Week for a rare opportunity to step inside one of Birmingham’s most historic institutions. Your visit will include a talk on the history of hallmarking and the success of Birmingham Assay Office since it was founded in 1773. You will be invited to view our Silver Collection of notable archive pieces created by some of Birmingham’s most celebrated Silversmiths, including Matthew Bolton, Nathaniel Mills and Elkington & Co. You will also be given rare behind the scenes access to see how our incredible team hallmark today using both traditional and modern practices. 

Tea and coffee will be provided. No dogs please. Guests will be required to provide photographic ID in advance of the event which will be stored securely for 30 days after the event.

How to get there:
No parking available on site. The Jewellery Quarter train & metro station is a 10-minute walk away.

Organised by Birmingham Assay Office

DATE & TIME

Wed 16 Sept
Tours 9.30am-10.30am & 11am-12pm

LOCATION

Birmingham Assay Office, Icknield Street Entrance, Birmingham B18 6RZ

COST

£10
All ticket income will be donated to charity

BOOKING

Booking required

ACCESS

This event is not wheelchair accessible (due to ongoing maintenance)

Have a question?

Email our co-ordinator:
Irene.deboo@birminghammuseums.org.uk

Birmingham Heritage Week is organised by Birmingham Museums Trust.

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11—20 Sept 2026

2015—2026
Your heritage, your stories,
your city

Birmingham Heritage Week is organised by Birmingham Museums Trust.

Privacy Policy    Cookies

Design ManMade

Your Heritage:
Your Stories: Your City
11—20 Sept 2026