Join us for a fun-filled day at Birmingham Museums’ Museum Collection Centre, where over 80% of the City’s collection are all held under one roof. Come and take part in a day of family-friendly activities, where we will be celebrating Birmingham’s history through in our artefact-packed warehouse. Have a chance to take part in:

– Guided talks
– Meeting members of the conservation and curatorial teams
– See hidden objects unboxed
– Photographing some of the collection.  

Explore a contrasting mix of objects, many of which offer a real insight into life in Birmingham and the West Midlands over the centuries. Amongst the objects you will see steam engines, sculptures, giant spider crabs, even the kitchen sink. If you are interested in something, you’ll find it at the Museum Collection Centre.

A free vintage bus service courtesy of Aldrige Transport Museum will run all day bringing guests to-and-from Birmingham centre and the MCC (see our facebook and instagram for the schedule nearer to the date). 

There are additional costs for our Natural Sciences tour with Natural Sciences Curator Lukas Large – £3.50 per person (time slotted tickets 10:30, 11:30,13:30,14:30 – tickets will be available online when you purchase your event ticket, max of 20 per time slot).

Additional information: 
– There will be a café serving drinks and a selection of cakes and snacks. Guide dogs are welcome
– Your ticket allows entry to the site for you to explore at your leisure. Please enter during the time indicated, however once you are in, you can stay until 4pm. Last entry 3:30pm. 
– Our capacity-limited activities are available to book online prior to your visit; however, these are a first come first served basis. 
– There are limited numbers of free lockers on site for visitors to use. Please do not bring any big bags or suitcases, as we cannot properly store them for you.

How to get there:
If travelling by car please be aware it is Blue badge parking on site only. All other parking is extremely limited to free on-street parking in the surrounding area. Nearest public transport routes are Duddeston train station and the number 14 bus stop, both of which are just 5 minutes’ walk away.

A free vintage bus service courtesy of Aldrige Transport Museum will run all day bringing guests to-and-from Birmingham centre and the MCC (see our facebook and instagram for the schedule nearer to the date). 

Organised by Birmingham Museums Trust – Museum Collection Centre