The National Sea Life Centre takes visitors on a spectacular undersea voyage with over 60 displays of freshwater and marine life, creating a wonderland for visitors of all ages. The attraction boasts an enormous one million litre ocean tank housing hammerhead sharks,...

From its beginnings in a small kiosk in Birmingham’s Bullring, Ikon’s reputation for innovation, internationalism and excellence has developed over 40 years. The gallery features temporary exhibitions over two floors totalling 450m².

It is 125 years since Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery first opened its doors beneath the clock tower on Chamberlain Square. Inside you will find everything from Renaissance masterpieces to 9,000-year-old Middle Eastern treasures.

Birmingham City University Art and Design Archives contains both art and archival collections. This website gives brief collection level descriptions of some of our collections and details of our exhibitions. It also explains how to contact us and make an appointment...

During the 19th Century, 75% of everything written in the world was with a ‘Birmingham’ pen. Birmingham was at the forefront of this trade until it declined in the 1950’s with the invention of the biro and fountain pen. At one time there were about 100...

An atmospheric glimpse into the lives of the ordinary people who helped make Birmingham an extraordinary city. On a fascinating guided tour, step back in time at Birmingham's last surviving court of back to backs; houses built literally back-to-back around a communal...

The Library of Birmingham is being designed with people in mind, and that’s why we’re looking for great characters to tell the story of this momentous project. We’ve already selected our first faces of the library. Now it’s your chance to become involved with...

Enjoy a guided tour around a real jewellery factory little changed since the early part of the last century, including a demonstration of jewellery making techniques at the jeweller’s bench. For more than eighty years Smith and Pepper produced jewellery from this...

Located on Pershore Road, two miles south of Birmingham City Centre, the Birmingham Nature Centre homes a wide range of animals, both European and from across the world. These animals include many charismatic and exciting species like Meerkats, Lemurs and Otters.

Perrotts Folly, which is one of the oldest buildings in Birmingham and said to be the original inspiration for Tolkiens The Two Towers, is being brought back to life as a major tourist attraction and educational and training facility by Trident Care and Support in...