Friends of Birmingham Museums

10/03/2026

How lovely to see and feel the first signs of spring at Aston Hall this morning...

07/01/2026

Please note this applies to all Birmingham Museum Trust historical properties, including the main Museum and Art Gallery!

06/01/2026

Aston Hall looking spectacular in the snow today... ❄️

28/11/2025

If you are in the city this weekend for some Christmas shopping, why not pop into the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery - UK gift shop? Visitors can enjoy a special 15% discount in the gift shop on Sunday 30th November as part of Museum Shop Sunday.

For one day only, there will be a 15 per cent discount on all items, in store and online, as well as some edible festive treats for in-store shoppers to enjoy. If you are searching for the perfect gift, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery’s shop has a wide range of unique products on offer, many of which are locally made and reflect the city’s past and present. You can find out more information at
https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/stories/birmingham-museums-gift-shops-to-offer-special-discounts-to-visitors-on-museum-shop-sunday

28/11/2025

28/11/2025

28/11/2025

Our wonderful Museum and Art Gallery celebrated it's 140th birthday today! On behalf of all of us at the Friends we thank all those who work so hard to keep the Museum up and running. There are lots of lovely events on over the weekend. You can find out more at https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/events/your-museums-birthday-party

Enjoy the celebrations!