Step beyond the gallery walls and into the hidden heart of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. Join our expert guides as you:
– Wander through off-limits spaces
– Soak in the incredible Victorian architecture from a new perspective
– Hear about recent and upcoming renovation projects
– Encounter a few collection superstars along the way
– Enjoy quirky tales from the museum’s colourful past, from mysterious goings-on to hidden passageways
Explore the spaces above and below Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. This tour will take you from the council basement that was used as a temporary mortuary in World War Two, to the hidden void above the iconic Round Room where you can peek down at passing visitors.
The tour starts in the Round Room, where two Visitor Experience Assistants wearing high-vis vests will meet you.
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Organised by Birmingham Museums Trust
DATE & TIME
Sat 12 Sept | 11am-12pm
Thu 17 Sept | 11am-12pm
Sat 19 Sept | 11am-12pm
LOCATION
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square B3 3DH
COST
Adult: £15
Child: £7.50
Concession: £12
(please check website for eligibility)
Member: £5
BOOKING
Booking required
ACCESS
This event is not accessible for wheelchair users